Nice build man! I know what it's like to build something by yourself. Some days I feel like I'm drowning in my build, so way to stick with it and keep on pushing. I am REALLY jealous of your shocks too. I'm trying to decide if that's something that I need to blow the money on, or if the lower budget Rancho RS9000 or bilstein 5100 will work? Keep it up man, you'll be wheeling in no time!
E350 pre-build wisdom (and hello)
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SHAFT
Observer
thanks LB. on the shocks front, i went with Chris' (Ujoint) recommendations but i've got a feeling that i won't be worth a damn as far as reporting on the Fox 2.0s. Between the axles, gear ratios, wider bigger tires and leaf springs, i'm expecting a totally different ride and i won't be able to dissect which component is responsible for what. What are you building?
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
yes, those are a pain! We only use 05-07's here since they're wider and the e-brake cables are plug & play. Shoot me an email with pics and I'll try to come up with a solution.
sixstringsteve
Explorer
I had the same exact problem on Sat. I just bent the lines back a bit using a cheap $5 bender. You could do it with your hands though. Let me know if you need pics. It sounds like you're already done with this though.
Oh man, you're one step ahead of me, saving me so much time. Thank you! I hope to have mine driving in 2 days.
I'm building a fullsize chevy shorty van on 1 tons and 35's, basically from the ground up.... It's one hell of an undertaking, but I'm plugging away at it day by day..... Check out my build thread "The Lunchbox Build"
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SHAFT
Observer
So with my driveline still on the way i turned my attention to the headlight situation. Got some scrap composite units to replace my sealed beams and sourced some harness adapters off the "bay". Problem with fitment is when i push the light assembly into place it fits and lines up with existing holes but it seems as though i'm missing a clip or another part to hold the light securely in place.
pics are off the existing hole in the front of the van where the upper adjuster goes and the upper adjuster itself (with a small channel for a cir clip or something?). Dealer and parts store haven't been any help so i'm turning to you guys.
pics are off the existing hole in the front of the van where the upper adjuster goes and the upper adjuster itself (with a small channel for a cir clip or something?). Dealer and parts store haven't been any help so i'm turning to you guys.
BajaSportsmobile
Baja Ironman
Yes, you are missing the slide clip that secures the light in the header panel. Is it missing on both sides?
sixstringsteve
Explorer
Let me know where you find those clips, I'm missing them too and I don't know where to find them.
SHAFT
Observer
yup. my vans a cargo and it didn't get fancy things like plastic clips....
BajaSportsmobile
Baja Ironman
They are not plastic - spring steel.
SHAFT
Observer
BajaSportsmobile
Baja Ironman
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