Damn, color me envious. Composite boxes with flat walls are the best of all worlds. And with 22° of articulation, L-track, and storage, the Foundation rear subframe sounds excellent. I can’t tell from the two pics on their site, but if the front axle is leaf sprung, it’s probably Ujoint.
E350/450 Cab-Chassis w/ Composite Box Body - Feedback Requested
- Thread starter luthj
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From this angle it looks like a coil spring front end - if so, not a Ujoint conversion.
luthj
Engineer In Residence
It's probably a render from a cad model. I've seen shots from the actual CAD program and the design. I have also seen the sprinter version in person.
www.foundationvehicles.com
E-Series — Foundation Vehicles
www.foundationvehicles.com
YinzerMoto
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It is not a real pic. They are using Ujoint for the 4wd. We have one on order with them too.
Victorian
Approved Vendor : Total Composites
The Quest for the "perfect" most" capable" overland truck keeps the industry buzzing. That's cool!
I started travelling self supported back in 1992 with the most simple low budged gear and motorbikes. I had many breakdowns/ met many other travellers on my trips through the Sahara and learned my lessons. The biggest take away was always to keep it simple, easy to maintain and as stock as possible in case you need help.
This has always led me to the one question when building my own vehicles:
Where can I go for servicing/repairs while on a road trip?
Will a regular dealership be able to service my lifted, highly modified suspension on my $300.000 camper?
Where will I find replacement for my "MPT/ Michelin military" tires?
What about after market computer system based suspension components?
In any case, new ideas/inventions and droll worthy trucks are always fun but I sometimes think we are loosing focus on the actual Overland spirit and reliability.
I started travelling self supported back in 1992 with the most simple low budged gear and motorbikes. I had many breakdowns/ met many other travellers on my trips through the Sahara and learned my lessons. The biggest take away was always to keep it simple, easy to maintain and as stock as possible in case you need help.
This has always led me to the one question when building my own vehicles:
Where can I go for servicing/repairs while on a road trip?
Will a regular dealership be able to service my lifted, highly modified suspension on my $300.000 camper?
Where will I find replacement for my "MPT/ Michelin military" tires?
What about after market computer system based suspension components?
In any case, new ideas/inventions and droll worthy trucks are always fun but I sometimes think we are loosing focus on the actual Overland spirit and reliability.
YinzerMoto
New member
You are absolutely on point. These E series rigs are based on a time tested chassis. They are converted to leaf springs all around with standard drivetrain components. I have broken leaf springs and pulled some from a junk yard vehicle that were close enough and got going again without much trouble. The wheel/tire packages that are on the vehicles above are what is found on just about every full size pickup. It really does not get much simpler in a current day vehicle.
YinzerMoto
New member
I saw that rig in person when I stopped by Ujoint Colorado this summer. It did not have the bumper on there yet.