Any reason this can't be adapted for van use?

[DAV!D]

I picked up a 06 diesel E350 pretty cheap and was getting a few parts at a local LKQ. I happened across a 2004 4wd F-350 with leaf spring front end. I never noticed before but the front spring hangers are simply bolted to the frame rails. Is there any real reason this can't be adapted to a van frame for the front hanger mounting point?

 

[Betarocker]

It's not quite that simple. There are plenty of differences in measurements between the van and p/u.

UJOR is the way to go as the hard work (brain) is already done. I'd lean towards the coil spring version, having had a leaf spring p/u and currently have a coil spring p/u.

 

[ujoint]

Different frame widths & center pin location for the E series. Those are the 2 main reasons.

And, if the truck parts fit the van chassis there would be no need for me or any of the other converters. Glad they don't fit!

 

[DAV!D]

Different frame widths & center pin location for the E series. Those are the 2 main reasons.

And, if the truck parts fit the van chassis there would be no need for me or any of the other converters. Glad they don't fit!

Well there are always people that just want to buy everything ready to go with no work so there will always be a market to sell aftermarket parts like yours. I've always been more interested in trying different things. Kinda like when I put the Pontiac solstice motor in my Syncro. 8)

 

[225]

Steal those frame hooks.

 

[Mwilliamshs]

BUY those frame hooks.

FIFY

 

[Corneilius]

Hey Chris that frame stand looks beefier than yours, you sure they're strong enough?