UJOR Build Thread

[ujoint]

Low mileage 7.3 cargo with our 4" kit on 33s. Nice & simple!

 

[hoodzy]

What a killer rig!

 

[ujoint]

Another NY based RV is ready for road miles and delivery, I'll shoot a video and take more pics next week. This one got a custom rear bumper too, turned out super clean.

 

[ujoint]

Both van camps this fall were WET! That's the gamble we take! Still had a great time and so did the kids.

 

[ujoint]

Our new side steps are ready for production! All aluminum, beefy mounts. These are NOT sliders, they steps that mount to the body/pinch welds. Price is $895 plus freight for the pair, I'll post more pics and some video of them being used.

 

[ujoint]

4" 7.3 van is done! I'll post a video later today or tomorrow. Super clean 27k mile rig!

 

[ujoint]

More Chapo updates! We re worked the roof rack, added the AluCab RTT, solar controller, aux house battery, MaxAir fan and the suspension upgrades that I've already covered. I'll shoot a quick video tomorrow before it goes home.

 

[ujoint]

 

[tcg144]

Chris,
Hope this is ok to post here..
Searching for my donor axles, “local” yard has two 2003, one in 3.73 and one in 4.10.

trying to spread cost out so I was planning to just refresh the axles and not regear right away.

van is 03’ 7.3l, plan is 6” on 35’s. main use will be highway trips towing 5k# camper.
I’m assuming I would be better off with the 4.10? Asking because I see a lot of the builds using 4.56/4.88, seems high but I’m new to this.
Thanks in advance

 

[ujoint]

Chris,
Hope this is ok to post here..
Searching for my donor axles, “local” yard has two 2003, one in 3.73 and one in 4.10.

trying to spread cost out so I was planning to just refresh the axles and not regear right away.

van is 03’ 7.3l, plan is 6” on 35’s. main use will be highway trips towing 5k# camper.
I’m assuming I would be better off with the 4.10? Asking because I see a lot of the builds using 4.56/4.88, seems high but I’m new to this.
Thanks in advance

Yes, get the 4.10 for sure. For 35s with towing I would go 4.567 but 4.10 will do the job. Get an EGT and trans temp gauge to monitor temps.

 

[tcg144]

Okay sounds good. I’ve read that your kit works with the 99-04’ f250/350 front Dana60 but that you use the 02-04’ for the axles you build. What is the advantage to those years?

 

[ujoint]

Okay sounds good. I’ve read that your kit works with the 99-04’ f250/350 front Dana60 but that you use the 02-04’ for the axles you build. What is the advantage to those years?

We stick to the 02-04s because they're all Dana 60s. From 99-01 everything is a Dana 50 unless it was under a DRW truck. Most yards only specify it as an "axle" so the price is usually the same. D50s are actually more $$ to build too.

 

[ujoint]

 

[ITTOG]

Both van camps this fall were WET! That's the gamble we take! Still had a great time and so did the kids.

Looks like some great rigs in those shots. Also a great time.

I would love more info on the collapsible trailer, ie how it moves up and down, how it seals in each position, how it is raised and lowered, etc. I am thinking about building something similar.

 

[tcg144]

Thanks for the replies Chris! It ended up that the truck with 4.10’s was in the yard because it hit a Telephone pole head on.... So I’m gonna keep searching!

We stick to the 02-04s because they're all Dana 60s. From 99-01 everything is a Dana 50 unless it was under a DRW truck. Most yards only specify it as an "axle" so the price is usually the same. D50s are actually more $$ to build too.