UJOR Build Thread
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ujoint
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Back to civilization, Cody WY to be exact. I have tons of pics, I'll post a few when I get home in a few days. Vanaconda has been running like a beast, and my new interior setup is working great. I've had plenty of time to think of new things too, ready to get back to the shop!!!!
ben2go
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Keep us informed and let me know if ya need an extra pair of hands in the shop.Are you making a trip report or posting here?
ujoint
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I never posted pics of the QVan job, so here it is! I think this is the 1st time I've lowered a van!
We ditched the "modified" Quigley setup, and stripped the axle down for the leaf springs. Since the axle started as a 97 with a 36.5" spring pad width, we had to widen the perches for the 38" we needed. I also had to make some u-bolt plates. 4" lift, Bilstein shocks, and sent it down the road. I also put the proper springs in the rear with a 2" block. I'll get it back to the shop in the next week or two for a trac bar.
We ditched the "modified" Quigley setup, and stripped the axle down for the leaf springs. Since the axle started as a 97 with a 36.5" spring pad width, we had to widen the perches for the 38" we needed. I also had to make some u-bolt plates. 4" lift, Bilstein shocks, and sent it down the road. I also put the proper springs in the rear with a 2" block. I'll get it back to the shop in the next week or two for a trac bar.
ujoint
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And here's the thread for our trip!
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/66786-NC-to-Yellowstone-amp-Back
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/66786-NC-to-Yellowstone-amp-Back
ujoint
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1st day back at the shop, my mind was set on cleaning! 2 back to back van build & getting Vanaconda prepped for our trip made the shop a big MESS. V3 (now the Yeti) stopped by so we could work out a few bugs before it heads out on a big journey. He just installed a really nice 12' Baja Rack, what an awesome piece.
