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    Econoline roof fairing?

    I could NOT get it off the box, so I cut that joint as close to box as possible with a grinder and thin kerf cutoff wheel. The front stainless rivets to cab above the windshield I ground flush , then popped with little wonder bar. I plan on using Locktite Premium caulk/glue ($12-13 tube). It's...
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    Econoline roof fairing?

    I grabbed one from a local junk yard. $50.
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    Trailer Hitch Extension Weight Limit Question

    Not yet. And I have had it loaded heavily and no contact with body . The primaries are surprisingly responsive and its as good as could hope for even with a custom spring pack from Alcan $1500+ shipping. Got these basically for free (including mounts) , paid local ambo buddies to do it on...
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    Freightliner ( Mercedes ) sprinter 2500 4x4 hd 170 $69,900 OBO

    That is AMAZING I wonder how the axle swap effected mileage. The drive train is the weak link on the sprinter. Impressive. I LOVE that e-Locker, permanant locker is dicey in some situations (off angle snow/ice/slime)
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    Which van to start with?? Please help

    I read this thread, as for "more aftermarket support" would be, how many $1000 dollar window shade sets do you need. ? Or $1000 bug screens do you want??? I want "Anywhere USA" auto shop parts, and every Podunk mechanic has worked on a Chevy or Ford. As for "units on the road" and used parts...
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    Trailer Hitch Extension Weight Limit Question

    I carry "WHATEVER the heck i want". The Ford frame can take a 30+" piece of 2"x3" thick walled box tube slid into each side. I have custom built several of these hitches for my vans. You have to lose the spare tire carrier and its frame frame mounts. Stiffen the 2x3 with some cross tube. Weld...
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    Tire dilemma, 19.5/16.5/20

    So my challenge is a cutaway Ford (8 on 6.5 old school) 2003 rolling on Dana 50 front , and Dana 70 rear. I have singled out the dual rears to 19.5 railroad rims (did this before on 2003 F350) . Current van is 2003 Ford 7.3 Quigley. Love the van, shaking it out before further mods. The 19.5 set...
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    Rickson wheel alternative

    There is a company in Michigan called RedBarnCustoms.. very cool wheels custom made.
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    Wheel modification

    RedBarnCustoms in Michigan ia a small custom shop. I wish I could afford 8 on 6.5 20" rims for my cutaway ambo . I need them reversible (singled out dually) .... would be 700+ per rim. Just running rail road 19.5" rims that CANNOT be aired down. Mostly highway but SURE would be nice to be able...
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    Proper Pitman Arm for 2000 Ford E350 Quigley

    In defense of Quigley. ..I have a 2003 cutaway here and they were super helpful. My front axle is from an Excursion and rear is a Dana 70...10.5 gvw.
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    Ambo expedition build - planning stage

    Hello. Nice rig. I would make sure your box isn't CRAZY heavy. I saw one from a swat vehicle in a scrap yard that must a been filled with sand or concrete in the body cavities. Likely not, but I'd check. For me I am not "pre-running" my Quigleys....so they are fine as they are. I just need 4x4...
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    And now the moment you didn't know you've been waiting for...Atl-Atl's 4x4 Ford E350 RV documentation thread!!

    I didn't look thru all the pages. .. But first thing I would do is get some "g series" full steel cases tires on that thing. LT tires in 16"...MAKE me nervous. It may be light but TALL. Full steel cased are stiff and run at high pressure . I generally convert to railroad 19.5" rims if you can...
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    1995 E-350 7.3 Quigley. Needs engine pulled and diagnosed. I was fully committed to doing this (#3 cylinder has no compression)

    Not in bad shape. Frame needs cleaned and fluid filmed. I am only asking what I have in it. This was a "place holder" in case a van i had been seeking for the last 3-4 years got away from me. I did start driving this 95 home before she just died on me (lost injector oil) and just stopped...
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    2014 Ford E-350 12ft SRW Box Truck

    Nice.... I want to follow. Love love love the 5r110 trannys. I had a few in V10s standard ambos (2014) ....and I have 5.4s and 7.3 cutaway quigleys. (2), and a couple IDI vans both standard and cutaways . Lol yeah I have issues. The v10 gives you same mileage as 5.4 on open highway...FYI. love...
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    Rickson wheel alternative

    So I found a REALLY small company in Michigan called Red Barn Customs. Guy seems like he can build just about any rim you want with ALL sorts of options. I will likely be going with him once I gather up soem funds and vehicles are on the road. I will run 19.5" rail rims for now, but at some...
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    Rickson wheel alternative

    I am trying to find a reasonably affordable ($500 each) alternative to all the crazy big run flat options. I have a 1995 E350 7.3 dually 4x4 Quigley cut away that I have singled out to 19.5" rail rims. Those are ok, but I'd REALLY like to find a flat steelie, that could run 20" BFG that could be...
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    19.5 RailRoad steel rims to single out a dually 8 on 170mm $750 for all.

    I am in Greensburg Pa. I ran these on my 2002 F350 for many years. I kept them when I sold it and now I am ready to part with them. 5 units (one for a spare). This how you can create less drag, better mileage, and get the tires to track in the same path. I love the durability of the 19.5. I am...
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    e450 7.3 Diesel vs v10 vs wait 10 years for 7.3 gas cutaway as a base for custom camper box

    I dont know where you are. ..I am near Pittsburgh. I have an extra ambo box from city of Pittsburgh...tipped on side and slide 3 feet. Back doors missing. I would take $1500 for it
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