Build Thread - the V& (vanpersand)
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Pinnacle Campers
Chateau spotter
Another van immobilized....
pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
All part of the process, so excited about getting the new axles underneath in the next couple of days!
pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
Day 3, and the axles are on. If I had wheels (they come Thursday), it would be rolling. Two of us working on it 5-6 hours a day with a couple of hiccups (took a long time to get stuff back from powder coater).
Tomorrow will be shocks, brake lines, and measuring/ordering the drive shafts. Our local drive shaft shop should be able to turn them around pretty quick.
I know Chris shows a video of doing it with a larger crew that knew what they were doing in a day, but we feel pretty good being where we are after 2 guys x 16 hours.
Tomorrow will be shocks, brake lines, and measuring/ordering the drive shafts. Our local drive shaft shop should be able to turn them around pretty quick.
I know Chris shows a video of doing it with a larger crew that knew what they were doing in a day, but we feel pretty good being where we are after 2 guys x 16 hours.
89s rule
Adventurer
Can you tell more info on the idatalink maestro. Exactly what you ordered with part numbers, etc. A short video of it working would be awesome as well. I'm looking to replace the stereo in my '11 and this might be an option. I am also curious if anyone else has replaced the steering wheel on the vans with one from a f-series? I love the new dash design, but the wheel makes it seem very dated. I also love the steering wheel controls in my VW and would like to have that compatibility as well if its possible. mgmetalworks maybe?
pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
I'll work on getting a video - the van is almost converted to 4WD but waiting on driveshafts. I really like being able to do things like check tire pressures v. rely on an idiot light.
re: the steering wheel - there was an option for a steering wheel with more controls (I just have the cruise controls) that idatalink supports. I've wondered about upgrades as well.
pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
Excellent, congrats. I'm really glad that I did the 4x4 conversion myself using the UJOR kit. No better way to really get to know the vehicle.
pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
I've been making a lot of progress with the conversion, but understandably doing a lot of things that have been done before so not bothering to talk about it. I've been working on dash indicators and lighting, and haven't seen this particular approach before so wanted to share. I'm using the upfitter switches, but you could use any switches to drive this.
[video]https://youtu.be/q9TqIWl205o[/video]
[video]https://youtu.be/q9TqIWl205o[/video]
pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
Thanks, I like having the indicators all in one location. I plan on adding in an air pressure display to the right of it. I've got the sending unit but am waiting on the LED segments to come in.
screwball48
Explorer
Very cool indicator.
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