UJOR Build Thread
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sixstringsteve
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I've looked into wraps for my van. Prices started at $2500 and then went up. Way up.
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taylor3633
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Stinking awesome Ambo!!! ^^
taylor3633
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I'm gonna drive myself nuts looking at all these pics of Ujoint vans... Just can't (at this time) justify tearing apart a perfectly acceptable Quigley Sportsmobile despite the knowledge of what it would be adding. Someday...
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Hey everyone, I've been reading for a while, but finally am actually working on my UJOR conversion thanks to Chris' kit.
So far I've got the front spring hangers done, old suspension out, and am working on front axle refreshining (seals and bearings etc) and the rearward front spring shackle holes.
My goal is to have the van rolling (albeit still 2wd) prior to Christmas (18th Dec specifically) so I can use it for the drive home. So here comes my first question:
1. Can I weld the upper shock mounts to the old spring buckets without having the shocks, and before getting the axle mounted, or is that just asking for fitment issues?
I am trying to complete as much as possible that makes sense before I run up and grab the springs and shocks - so i can slam that stuff in quickly.
Any advice from those that have already done this kit?
Or Chris of course - I just know you're fairly busy, so I am going to post my questions here rather than via email to you
Thanks all!
Hey everyone, I've been reading for a while, but finally am actually working on my UJOR conversion thanks to Chris' kit.
So far I've got the front spring hangers done, old suspension out, and am working on front axle refreshining (seals and bearings etc) and the rearward front spring shackle holes.
My goal is to have the van rolling (albeit still 2wd) prior to Christmas (18th Dec specifically) so I can use it for the drive home. So here comes my first question:
1. Can I weld the upper shock mounts to the old spring buckets without having the shocks, and before getting the axle mounted, or is that just asking for fitment issues?
I am trying to complete as much as possible that makes sense before I run up and grab the springs and shocks - so i can slam that stuff in quickly.
Any advice from those that have already done this kit?
Or Chris of course - I just know you're fairly busy, so I am going to post my questions here rather than via email to you
Thanks all!
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
We're finishing up a SMB Q van right now, I'l be posting pics this week and hopefully the owner will have some input on the suspension differences.
Sure, you can go ahead and weld the upper shock mounts. Just follow the instructions and you're good to go.
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
Normal conversion stuff. Hangers, shackle sleeves, dual shock towers, rear skid, cut the x-member. Adding some mounts for the new fuel system too.
Will definitely report on the suspension differences!
patoz
Expedition Leader
Chris, you're famous again!
This was posted on Four Wheeler Magazine's FB page 3 hours ago. It's dated Aug. 3, 2015, so you may have already posted it on here before. It won't hurt for people to see it again though, even if it was.
2002 FORD E-350 4X4 FLATBED VAN
http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1507-2002-ford-e-350-4x4-flatbed-van/
This was posted on Four Wheeler Magazine's FB page 3 hours ago. It's dated Aug. 3, 2015, so you may have already posted it on here before. It won't hurt for people to see it again though, even if it was.
2002 FORD E-350 4X4 FLATBED VAN
http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1507-2002-ford-e-350-4x4-flatbed-van/