UJOR Build Thread

[landyachtcaptn]

For those wondering about towing:

I pull a 5000lb Airstream with my 6" ujoint setup with ujoint installed airbags. I just pulled it from NC to AZ for the West Expo and a 3 week loop through UT and CO. It pulls better than any vehicle i've owned, super stable, airbags keep the trailer nice and level. I like the stiff feeling of the airbags so much I keep air in 'em even when not towing. I only let them completely out of air when I need the extra suspension travel for off road use. I run an 8" adjustable drop hitch, maxed out at full drop, if I were to replace it I'd like to have one with more drop so I could lower it further if I had empty water tanks. More adjustment room will allow you to level the van and trailer based on how you have it loaded i.e.. gear, fresh water, grey/black water ect.

 

[mk216v]

Made in 1903??

Lookin' so sweet Chris. :clapsmile

 

[350outrage]

I have your same setup and run an 8" drop hitch. This works well with my trailer but I suppose trailer hitch heights vary.

That's probably about right, because 6" drop works well with my 4" lift. With a real heavy tongue, I'll go a little less drop to keep the trailer level (boat photo). Flat trailer is with 6" drop. My rig has "add a leaf" in the rear, and it tows perfectly.

 

[ujoint]

Made in 1903??

Lookin' so sweet Chris. :clapsmile

Ha, yea!

Or a PO #... !

 

[ujoint]

RussiaVan 2.0 is moving along. Waiting for parts! Story of my life these days.

JK's! Only for friends, only for friends. Silver got some new Fox 2.0's, Red is getting a full Evo 3.5 Enforcer kit.

Red SMB is going home, made a few changes to this SMB West conversion. New springs, shocks, our airbag kit, wheels & tires. It will probably be back for some 6.0 work and possibly a brake upgrade.

 

[mk216v]

RussiaVan 2.0 is moving along. Waiting for parts! Story of my life these days.

Parts delays in this industry? IMPOSSIBLE!!

 

[taylor3633]

Man, I sure like that Red SMB!

 

[ujoint]

Parts delays in this industry? IMPOSSIBLE!!

Ha. Every day I make changes to avoid them.

Man, I sure like that Red SMB!

Yea its a nice one!

 

[ujoint]

 

[mk216v]

Sweetness like honey.

 

[taylor3633]

Beautiful!
Chris, what do you think of the 5.4's? How are they at turning a set of 33" or 35" tires;I am always half halfheartedly looking at vans and typically just scroll past the 5.4's out of fear that they don't have the power.

 

[ujoint]

Beautiful!
Chris, what do you think of the 5.4's? How are they at turning a set of 33" or 35" tires;I am always half halfheartedly looking at vans and typically just scroll past the 5.4's out of fear that they don't have the power.

I had a 5.4 and its a great engine. 35's, 4.88's, worked great but I kept the build as light as I could. Depending on the transmission they can be a bit more $ to convert but the entry price is so much cheaper for the 5.4 rigs. We have several 5.4 builds coming up.

 

[ujoint]

New arrival, 14 E350 5.4 going 6" with some extras.

Ship ship ship. Axle & kit going to CO, fuel tank & t-case going to KS.

500+K 7.3 rig getting a new take out 2014 front suspension.

V7 mods have begun! Blasted and coated the rear bumper, buried the trailer plug and a flush mount Rigid, PC'd the receiver hitch, swapped out the tail lights.

 

[mk216v]

Where's the UJOR V7 license plate, in the mail?

 

[ujoint]

Where's the UJOR V7 license plate, in the mail?

That got screwed up so I'll get it when the registration renews.

For now I'm stealth.....