Help me plan my van build
- Thread starter sixstringsteve
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dsw4x4
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I run 4:10s on 35s with a 7.3 I feel the are not low enough for my taste. I will be running 37s soon and I am going to go to 4:88s. I would trade up if it was me 3.73 with any thing bigger than a 35 and it will feel pouchy driving it, unless you are going for mpg's and not towing in the mountains.
sixstringsteve
Explorer
thanks for the input everyone. We'll see which van I get, and which gear ratio the rear end has.
I won't be towing much, so I'd rather have the highway mpg. I'll probably be fine with either ratio.
I'm hoping to find a van like blue traveler, with a 7.3L, 102k and 4.10s in the rear for a song (not likely, that deal was one in a million). I've had a few bites on my tacoma, so hopefully this van thing happens sooner than later. Thanks for the encouragement everyone, I'm excited to get started.
I won't be towing much, so I'd rather have the highway mpg. I'll probably be fine with either ratio.
I'm hoping to find a van like blue traveler, with a 7.3L, 102k and 4.10s in the rear for a song (not likely, that deal was one in a million). I've had a few bites on my tacoma, so hopefully this van thing happens sooner than later. Thanks for the encouragement everyone, I'm excited to get started.
sixstringsteve
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Quick question for Chris (I guess I could just email you, but it seems others are benefiting from this thread)
Is it possible to run crossover steering with a 4" lift? I'd love to push my axle forward one more inch to stuff my 37s in there. If it's more hassle than it's worth, I won't, but I look forward to maximum tire size on min lift.
Is it possible to run crossover steering with a 4" lift? I'd love to push my axle forward one more inch to stuff my 37s in there. If it's more hassle than it's worth, I won't, but I look forward to maximum tire size on min lift.
sixstringsteve
Explorer
Cool. That answers that. Thanks Chris.
Well I scored some rims for my superduty axle tonight. 17x9. I had bought some 37 13.5 17 tires when I was wanting the 8inch lift and still have them. When I swap my front axle in (hopefully later this month) ill post a pick with a 6 inch lift and 37s so you can get an idea of what your lookin at and how much trimming will be needed.
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sixstringsteve
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that would be very helpfull nelly, thanks!
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sixstringsteve
Explorer
hm... plans have changed. Not going with a van right now. The insurance isn't giving us as much as we thought, so van build isn't in the stars for us right now.
That being said, I've got a GREAT D60 front in Utah if anyone close by wants it for $400.
That being said, I've got a GREAT D60 front in Utah if anyone close by wants it for $400.
loren85022
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1Sweet, I'm in the same boat (er . . . uh van). Looked and looked and couldnt find v10 or diesel. Scored my 5.4l from Hawaii. I have a 3000# trailer on order and have been sweating she wont get me through the mountains. What type of MPG's are you getting with and w/o trailer? What gears? The van needed new tires so I replaced the 31" 265-70-17's even though I wanted some 33's because I was concerned I'd lack uphill torque.
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RocKrawler
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Planning any trips to Vegas soon? If so I can meet you & buy it for my van!
Combined MPG is 12, about 80% city. Hwy is 16 and towing the pop up is 13, grossing out at 10,500#.
2WD, 3.73, 265/75 16.
Towing power is subjective. I drove the same F150 with a 300/6 for 22 years and never felt a need for more power. Some guys need to drag 10k up a hill doing 70. Neither the 300/6 or the 5.4 will do it at 70 but they will do it all day long with the right gearing.. I think 4.56 & 33's would be a great combo but MPG would suffer over 60 MPH.