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ujoint
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Spotted these two ujoint vans in my driveway....
2 awesome rigs for sure!
Pinnacle Campers
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Funny you should ask....Batvan is 4"/33" and Nardovan is 6"/35" BUT, Nardo is only 1/2" taller at the center of the frame rail. So figuring the difference in tires, Batvan probably has more "lift" by a half inch. Admittedly, I think Nardo has close to 3000lbs on Batvan, but I think that is taken into consideration with spring sets diesel vs. gas.
So in other words Batvan is a 4" "light" while Nardo is a 6" "heavy" which = pretty much the same.
For naterry and I all previous ongoing discussions about which lift to go with were blown out of the water.
For me, I can say that Nardo's front suspension is far more compliant than mine. Nate was hitting things, like curbs, that I would never hit. (So I might call you up Chris and take you up on a re-spring).
We might have to circle the wagons for a couple more pics.
kccourtney
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Where is the Engine ID Label
Sorry in advance for hijacking thread. Anybody know where I can find the engine ID label for my van (98-1/2 7.3)? I can't see it anywhere and my SMOG Check guy is saying he thinks I need to have a cat converter unless my id can prove otherwise. Thanks in advance.
Sorry in advance for hijacking thread. Anybody know where I can find the engine ID label for my van (98-1/2 7.3)? I can't see it anywhere and my SMOG Check guy is saying he thinks I need to have a cat converter unless my id can prove otherwise. Thanks in advance.
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Some of you may remember the Ranger I did several years ago (5?? wow). I repo'd it due to some TLC concerns, needs some touch up and it got rear ended (or my dad backed it into something without telling me) so we're going to fix that and clean it up a bit.
SMB in for some work. Espar heater, wheels/tires, roof rack on the pop top with some lights.
Another day, more axles headed out! These are going to SoCal, Stage 2 D60 with RSC and a Stage 2 Sterling 10.5.
The Optima SEMA van should be showing up Thursday or Friday, we're going to attack it and I may stream it live. Will post info as soon as I know more. They're bringing a film crew so it may be a bit chaotic. Not sure yet but we'll roll with the punches.
SMB in for some work. Espar heater, wheels/tires, roof rack on the pop top with some lights.
Another day, more axles headed out! These are going to SoCal, Stage 2 D60 with RSC and a Stage 2 Sterling 10.5.
The Optima SEMA van should be showing up Thursday or Friday, we're going to attack it and I may stream it live. Will post info as soon as I know more. They're bringing a film crew so it may be a bit chaotic. Not sure yet but we'll roll with the punches.
drobb
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Funny you should ask....Batvan is 4"/33" and Nardovan is 6"/35" BUT, Nardo is only 1/2" taller at the center of the frame rail. So figuring the difference in tires, Batvan probably has more "lift" by a half inch. Admittedly, I think Nardo has close to 3000lbs on Batvan, but I think that is taken into consideration with spring sets diesel vs. gas.
So in other words Batvan is a 4" "light" while Nardo is a 6" "heavy" which = pretty much the same.
For naterry and I all previous ongoing discussions about which lift to go with were blown out of the water.
For me, I can say that Nardo's front suspension is far more compliant than mine. Nate was hitting things, like curbs, that I would never hit. (So I might call you up Chris and take you up on a re-spring).
We might have to circle the wagons for a couple more pics.
If my Toyota ever dies, I've been wanting to do a set up like Batvan. I emailed Chris a few times gathering details.....thx for the info.
ujoint
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Leaves as long as the conversion was done by SMB West.
Viggen
Just here...
Are there associating issues?
ujoint
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Viggen
Just here...
Room for links and coils. Just curious.
ujoint
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The Bronco has left! 2 year project, what a ride. Lots of head scratching and custom work went into transforming this rig. We did it for a friend in CA, during a conversation he asked "What can you do to my Bronco?" I asked whats wrong and he said "It rides bad and its slow". Ok!
Here's what we did.... Ford 5.0 coyote crate engine (412HP), new 4R75 from Performance Transmission, NV271, Dynatrac Pro Rock 60 front with 4.56's and a True Trac, Pro 60 rear with the same, custom 3 link front suspension with Bilstein 9100's, 5160's in the rear with custom springs, etc etc etc. Lots of wiring and special things to make the new engine communicate with the chassis, all gauges are functional. The rig was all murdered out so we did the opposite and had it "dipped" white so he can go back to the black if he wants. We made the bumpers, buried a dual beam white/amber 30" Rigid bar in the front and a diffused reverse light in the rear.
Here's what we did.... Ford 5.0 coyote crate engine (412HP), new 4R75 from Performance Transmission, NV271, Dynatrac Pro Rock 60 front with 4.56's and a True Trac, Pro 60 rear with the same, custom 3 link front suspension with Bilstein 9100's, 5160's in the rear with custom springs, etc etc etc. Lots of wiring and special things to make the new engine communicate with the chassis, all gauges are functional. The rig was all murdered out so we did the opposite and had it "dipped" white so he can go back to the black if he wants. We made the bumpers, buried a dual beam white/amber 30" Rigid bar in the front and a diffused reverse light in the rear.
Practically perfect. Most excellent.
kccourtney
Observer
Thanks Chris! Found it. Was actually able to get a good photo by sticking my arm in there. Smog guy was still a knucklehead. Time to go elsewhere.