UJOR Build Thread

[Railvan]

UJOR's kits don't include radius arms/coils; Quigley, QuadVan, SMB's do...

SMB's 4x conversion is leaf springs. They have sold Quigley coil conversions too.

 

[mk216v]

SMB's 4x conversion is leaf springs. They have sold Quigley coil conversions too.

Ah, I must have seen their Quigley's then, thanks for the correction.

 

[ujoint]

Nissan hey? Agreed, not the best looking but should be way easier working on the engine. I've seen a couple done up and they transform pretty good. Looking forward to your 1st one!
Cheers
Mr. D

It's a nice chassis!

6" lift with 37's looks good. Anymore pics of it?

Have you guys ever done a custom link suspension in place of the leaves? Seems like with the custom dampers and your air bag options, there would be no need for leaf springs. I know the newer Superduy trucks are coils and radius arms, but I dont know about the vans, so maybe I am off base here.

I'll have to ask for some, this was a kit installed in CA.

4r70 transmission parts! Boy my wallet is going to get lighter next year

I'll try to be easy on ya!

 

[ujoint]

:drool:
Why the dual steering stabilizers Chris?

Not sure! We generally don't run them here but they decided to on this rig.

 

[silvrzuki77]

6" lift with 37's looks good. Anymore pics of it?

Have you guys ever done a custom link suspension in place of the leaves? Seems like with the custom dampers and your air bag options, there would be no need for leaf springs. I know the newer Superduy trucks are coils and radius arms, but I dont know about the vans, so maybe I am off base here.

Hopefully next week I will have the suspension on and 37's installed.

 

[ujoint]

Updates... Back from exhaust, finish everything else up tomorrow!

RussiaVan 2.0 is just about ready to go!

Full specs & video soon!

 

[bknudtsen]

Russia 2.0 is my new fave! Nice work Chris and UJOR gang!

 

[thescottgivens]

Hey Chris (or others) I am trying to plan out a few things and was wondering about opinions on 6" vs 8" lift. Does the 8" lift look like its over the top (too big), or are there any handling issues that are better with 6"?

I keep looking at pictures of the 8" lifts on your site and they look pretty awesome, but it is pretty hard to tell how it would look in real life from pictures...

 

[bknudtsen]

Hey Chris (or others) I am trying to plan out a few things and was wondering about opinions on 6" vs 8" lift. Does the 8" lift look like its over the top (too big), or are there any handling issues that are better with 6"?

I keep looking at pictures of the 8" lifts on your site and they look pretty awesome, but it is pretty hard to tell how it would look in real life from pictures...

6" lift on 35's
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...Project-VANdiana-Jones!?p=1317558#post1317558

 

[ohpyramids]

it is pretty hard to tell how it would look in real life from pictures...

It is super hard to tell in real life. When i first walked into the shop i thought, ******** jokes aside, 6" is pretty huge. But after your first drive, you quickly learn to appreciate it and love it.

Heres a photo of me camping this weekend for ref- im 6'2".

 

[ujoint]

Russia 2.0 is my new fave! Nice work Chris and UJOR gang!

Thanks! As usual, I don't want it to leave now!

Hey Chris (or others) I am trying to plan out a few things and was wondering about opinions on 6" vs 8" lift. Does the 8" lift look like its over the top (too big), or are there any handling issues that are better with 6"?

I keep looking at pictures of the 8" lifts on your site and they look pretty awesome, but it is pretty hard to tell how it would look in real life from pictures...

There's no question that the 6" is our best overall performer but the 8's still drive well. Not over the top, the 37's look good under a van.

It is super hard to tell in real life. When i first walked into the shop i thought, ******** jokes aside, 6" is pretty huge. But after your first drive, you quickly learn to appreciate it and love it.

Heres a photo of me camping this weekend for ref- im 6'2".

Van looks great!

 

[PoloTurbo]

Wow very nice builds.
I need to get a conversion for the Aspect for snow and beaches.

How much time does it "usually " takes for a full conversion by your shop ?

 

[ujoint]

Wow very nice builds.
I need to get a conversion for the Aspect for snow and beaches.

How much time does it "usually " takes for a full conversion by your shop ?

Depending on a few options we need 1-2 weeks for a turn key swap.

 

[lndhark]

Updates... Back from exhaust, finish everything else up tomorrow!

RussiaVan 2.0 is just about ready to go!

Full specs & video soon!

Love the Russia 2.0 but request more pics of the silver(white?) Sportsmobile please!

 

[lndhark]

Can't wait to see what's in store for the Nissan...the V8 is a great engine and with 4WD and the interior by Sportsmobile (only thing missing so far is hot water) it would be an awesome expedition rig...especially with a high-top!