Well I was thinking about going with the 6.0 cooler or some other after market rig, but I really didn't feel like pulling the grill and all the other accoutrements off , so your idea looked sweet n easy, also I was a little pressed for time, plus as you know there's plenty space under there to put goodies, I just need to build some kind of debris guard to keep muck out.
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I was wondering which Clydesdale conversion is on your van? It looks more lifted than the D44 TTB. Is it the D60 coil spring conversion or the leaf springs? How is the ride?
kccourtney
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Baja Vid
Hey naterry, Pretty sweet. Any interest in sharing the route. I live close to Baja but never taken my rig past Ensenada. Need to go deep.
Hey naterry, Pretty sweet. Any interest in sharing the route. I live close to Baja but never taken my rig past Ensenada. Need to go deep.
Rovertrader
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It is the '05-'07 F-350 version with the D-60 front axle and coils. http://www.sportsman4x4.com/clydesdale/coil-sprung-dana-60-conversion/
It rides great, but the PO did retrofit knuckles and such (crossover steering, etc) to address the Ford stability control electronics (RSC??).
So far, so good- and it was a 800 mile test drive home, which my wife accompanied me and said it is possibly the best riding vehicle we have had- excluding air suspended Range Rovers. Quite a testament!!
I have a list of upgrades and a visit to Ujoint on the books- especially the Siena seats, larger fuel tank, roof rack, etc. A few Aluminess options (tire carrier and ladder), home grown front bumper/winch, and then interior build...
naterry
13 Cheeseburgers
Thanks gents! Hopefully it illuminates the actual conditions of most of the main routes in Baja. It really only gets gnarly if you want it too (exploring smaller roads, lesser known areas, etc.)
This was our general route minus too many detours:
Crossed Southbound at Mexicali
Gaudalupe Canyon Hot Springs for the 1st night
Friend's cabana 20mi south of San Felipe 2nd night
Camped out in the desert by San Ignacio 3rd night
Coyote Beach in Conception Bay 4th & 5th night
Loreto to recharge and do laundry 6th night
San Jaunico NYE
Rice & Beans in San Ignacio 8th night
El Rosario 9th night
Crossed northbound at Otay Mesa
slager
New member
My 1991 2wd Dodge sportsmobile
I bought this van about two years ago from a guy that totally babied it. Everything works, even the crappy Dodge electronics. Upholstery is in great shape. Cruises smooth down the highway and have found it quite capable exploring fire roads and such.
Dodge B250
318 ci engine
3 speed with overdrive
Limited slip rear end
3 way fridge
15 gallon freshwater
Water heater
Furnace
I bought this van about two years ago from a guy that totally babied it. Everything works, even the crappy Dodge electronics. Upholstery is in great shape. Cruises smooth down the highway and have found it quite capable exploring fire roads and such.
Dodge B250
318 ci engine
3 speed with overdrive
Limited slip rear end
3 way fridge
15 gallon freshwater
Water heater
Furnace
Attachments
Petrolburner
Explorer
That's a really clean Dodge for the age!
villageidiot327
Explorer
my 2006 1/2 ton.
chiliVANilli
Adventurer
brakes/ steering
Here is the steering with the Electric power assist from a Saturn Vue using EPAS.com's module to fool the computer. I used the steering column from an 89 Chevy suburban and cut 8" out to fit the motor in.
Since my van didn't come with power brakes,I used the Hydroboost from a 96-02(I think) GMC Savanna. Then modified the original brake pedal assy. to fit, and was still lucky enough to use the original hole in the floor where the cap is.
Old set up.
Modified set up.
In place,old picture before I plumbed and used a Wilwood proportioning valve.
I plan on doing a build thread soon or post build of what I've done, but a few wanted to see how the brakes and steering were done.
Here is the steering with the Electric power assist from a Saturn Vue using EPAS.com's module to fool the computer. I used the steering column from an 89 Chevy suburban and cut 8" out to fit the motor in.
Since my van didn't come with power brakes,I used the Hydroboost from a 96-02(I think) GMC Savanna. Then modified the original brake pedal assy. to fit, and was still lucky enough to use the original hole in the floor where the cap is.
Old set up.Modified set up.In place,old picture before I plumbed and used a Wilwood proportioning valve.
