Ford E350 V10 4x4 Build
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RocKrawler
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I'm really intrigued by the whole dually van thing, but am trying to imagine taking something even wider than a full size E-series through a tight trail without damage... around here the dually axles go cheaper than the SRW units so its tempting, plus I need some bodywork around the right rear wheel well that a dually fender would easily cover, saving me even more money. Cant wait to see your build!
cowboy4x4
Explorer
BajaBus..... I'm looking at your pictures and it looks like your pop top is the ford van roof, is that so? does it raise by hand or is it electric ? does it have an upper bed as well ? and last but not least .... any chance of coming by your place and checking it out?. I want to put a pop top on mine and if this is something I can do it would save me a ton of money Thanks...... Thomas
dsw4x4
Adventurer
Rockrawler,
I almost went dually with my build but the two major things that made me go single was one the width here in the mountains of colorado would have me hanging tires off of 1000+ foot cliffs and wheeling in the midwest i would constantly either be turning around due to the trail width or spend all of my days collecting fire wood by cutting down trees to get my van through. And the last probably most important reason is rocks wedge between the duallys can blow out both tires in less than a mile, if you are lucky enough to catch the rock cought in the dually's you have to extract it out right then and there which could mean jacking it up and pulling the tire off, or some creative jacking/winching/prying to get it out. This why all of the fuso rvs go to singles instead of duals. Sidewall gashes are not fixable and blowing out two tires at a time can get expensive in a hurry. Of course it all falls back on how you and where you plan to use your rig, I just figured i would give you some food for thought. I thought i would use mine more for hauling but as it turns out I use it more for wheeling so I was glad with my choice.
I almost went dually with my build but the two major things that made me go single was one the width here in the mountains of colorado would have me hanging tires off of 1000+ foot cliffs and wheeling in the midwest i would constantly either be turning around due to the trail width or spend all of my days collecting fire wood by cutting down trees to get my van through. And the last probably most important reason is rocks wedge between the duallys can blow out both tires in less than a mile, if you are lucky enough to catch the rock cought in the dually's you have to extract it out right then and there which could mean jacking it up and pulling the tire off, or some creative jacking/winching/prying to get it out. This why all of the fuso rvs go to singles instead of duals. Sidewall gashes are not fixable and blowing out two tires at a time can get expensive in a hurry. Of course it all falls back on how you and where you plan to use your rig, I just figured i would give you some food for thought. I thought i would use mine more for hauling but as it turns out I use it more for wheeling so I was glad with my choice.
Thomas, come by anytime. :sombrero: If you want to come look at it during the day I'll bring it to the office one day.
It raises with a crank but I usually have to stand on the back seat and lift with my back while cranking. Yes, there is a deck up top with two upholstered planks that make the bed area. My kids love sleeping up there. There's about 30" of headroom up top.
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cowboy4x4
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Justin.... My van is a 2001 and has the old school small rectangle headlights and I notice yours is a 97 and has different headlights (which I like better by the way) did they come with that year or did someone upgrade to a newer year?.Do you or anybody else know if those are from a newer than 2001 van?. If so I think I will switch to that style I like it better.
well I just looked online and 1997-2007 have your style for sale $53.40 pair and that is supossedly factory style BUT my 01 is not that style ????? any body have any clue?
well I just looked online and 1997-2007 have your style for sale $53.40 pair and that is supossedly factory style BUT my 01 is not that style ????? any body have any clue?
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dsw4x4
Adventurer
Headlights have nothing to do with the year, the stripped models have the old rectangle lens/bulbs xlts and such have the fancier lights and a stripped model can have them to if it was ordered with them. It is a good upgrade but your better getting them new online from e-bay or something because they are plastic the lens will fade over time making used ones not worth scavenging.
2040JAVIER
New member
Front lights.
HELLO YOU CAN GET THE PAIR OF LIGHTS AT EBAY YOU JUST NEED THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE LIGHTS TO FILER ITS A PAIR OF SHEET METAL STRIPS I CAN SEND YOU A PICTURES OF WHAT YOU NEED AND HOW TO DO IT I DID THE SAME WITH JUSTINS VAN MY EMAIL kleencuervo@yahoo.com
HELLO YOU CAN GET THE PAIR OF LIGHTS AT EBAY YOU JUST NEED THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE LIGHTS TO FILER ITS A PAIR OF SHEET METAL STRIPS I CAN SEND YOU A PICTURES OF WHAT YOU NEED AND HOW TO DO IT I DID THE SAME WITH JUSTINS VAN MY EMAIL kleencuervo@yahoo.com
2040JAVIER
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front lights upgrade.
here is a picture of the metal strips you need to hook the newer stile lights 1992-2007
here is a picture of the metal strips you need to hook the newer stile lights 1992-2007
The Aero Lights come with the Chrome Grill Package or the Exterior Upgrade Package which has the Chrome Grill and Bumpers and the Full Mag Hubcaps.
The XLT package is a Wagon (windows and a full interior) only option not available on Cargo van model with or without windows. I have seen super loaded vans with out the Aero lights and super plane Jane ones with them it just depends on what box is checked. The good news is any of them can have the Aero Lights with just those strips and a set of lights. Take some pictures when you do the swap as many Ford owners would possibly like to change to the Aeros. On E-Bay you can even get a kit with HIDs for like $100. It is Cheaper to swap to the Aero lights than to buy a good set of Hellas for the style you have now.
The XLT package is a Wagon (windows and a full interior) only option not available on Cargo van model with or without windows. I have seen super loaded vans with out the Aero lights and super plane Jane ones with them it just depends on what box is checked. The good news is any of them can have the Aero Lights with just those strips and a set of lights. Take some pictures when you do the swap as many Ford owners would possibly like to change to the Aeros. On E-Bay you can even get a kit with HIDs for like $100. It is Cheaper to swap to the Aero lights than to buy a good set of Hellas for the style you have now.
I found a good set of aeros headlights and corners for 60 from a local junkyard. Take those clips and you have the setup. I cant atest to them being a direct swap as i had aeros originally on my van but i rearended someone and damaged my headlight and corner lamp.
I have a good pass side aero and corner lamp if you want them.
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I have a good pass side aero and corner lamp if you want them.
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If I wanted to add 2 more batteries to my 2004 Ford E350 would I need any of these parts to mount the battery to the frame?
http://www.texasmotorsfordparts.com...8240&callout=2&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0
I'm having trouble finding the correct battery tray/box I need.
http://www.texasmotorsfordparts.com...8240&callout=2&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0
I'm having trouble finding the correct battery tray/box I need.
Javier who built my van is selling another one here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140530880225&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140530880225&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Toolman
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I bought a used one on ebay for $40.. cut the ears off the 2 boxes and welded them together.. drilled some hole in the frame and mounted the boxes with factory hardware.
You can see the build here.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52388&page=6