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I love how small the f150 looks next to your van! Looks like fun. Jonathan

What is sitting on the right side of your stove? Thanks Jonathan

Sounds about right... the only time I have time for projects is when the weather is crap... and then I don't feel like doing them. Jonathan

Totally rad! Jonathan

I Dont know what the output shaft angle is. Yes, I plan to cut the perches and re weld them. After you commented that 2.5 inches drop on the crossmember will work I looked at my clearances and I think 2.5 would be fine. I think I have at least an inch and probably more room. May have to...

Yes, the trans cross member. i don't remember why I did 3 inches. It may have been what I needed or I read it somewhere and just went for it. I had a local shop build my rear shaft using some parts from an extra shaft I had lying around. Rear is a '96 10.25 sterling from an f350 srw, so...

For what ist worth, I ran my van without the 4x4 trans and tcase for maybe a year. After converting the trans and adding the tcase I had to drop the trans 3 inches. Between this and the shorter drive shaft now the angle aren't right and I have a drive shaft vibration. Jonathan

You have some rad adventures in your van! Very inspiring, thanks for sharing. Jonathan

Thanks for the replies. Jonathan

What is a spark test? Thanks Jonathan

So, high nickel rod then? Thanks Jonathan

Thanks Toolman. Can anyone tell me what the steering knuckles on a dana front axle are made of? Cast steel? Just wandering what I should use to weld my brackets to them with. Thanks Jonathan

Anyone know how much to cut the cross member and where? Or maybe a thread with some pics? Thanks Jonathan

Cool, I was going to guess 6 Thanks Jonathan

I plan to install a 3/4 ton d44 front axle in my E150 using coil springs, radius arms and a track bar. My first question is; does anyone know what I should set my caster to? I plan to lift the van around 4". Thanks Jonathan

I just finished reading this entire thread...wow. i am inspired to go out in the driveway in the snow and start my 4x4 conversion right away... Jonathan