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[ujoint]

I should also clarify what we did/didn't do to H3's van. It was a Quigley that had a hacked up 4 link job done elsewhere. It was really bad! Worst driving van I've ever seen, all over the road, super sketchy. We removed everything as we do with all DeQuiglifications and adeed our 8" kit with dual 5160's. He wanted to keep the 35's.

 

[MikeN]

Mobile!

Nice! That's my friend John's van you have there Chris

 

[ujoint]

Looking forward to his 1st drive! And welcome to ExPo!

 

[Brad Kilby]

The fridge mount is cool. I can see many applications for it. Production!

 

[ujoint]

The fridge mount is cool. I can see many applications for it. Production!

I knew you'd say that

 

[ujoint]

We adapted this AMP bed step to the Aluminess bumper, turned out really nice.

And the next victim! We began work today, teardown starts tomorrow. 6.0 going up with the big boys..... 8" on 37's.

I've been working on the website recently, pulled some items from the parts page and moved them to a new one, Bumpers & Extras. We're making more small items and accessories and the parts page was getting too large! So now all of the 4x4 Conversion parts are here:

http://www.ujointoffroad.com/4wdparts.html

And the rest of our accessories are here:

http://www.ujointoffroad.com/bumpersextras.html

I still have a few goodies to add so check back in soon!

 

[java]

I knew you'd say that

Is that in the plan? The competitors prices are crazy...

 

[Tyrant 66]

This van is sick!!!

Mobile!

 

[steelheadbum]

Chris,

This would look sick on the back of V4!!
http://boulder.craigslist.org/rvs/4452241823.html

 

[ujoint]

Pretty cool!

 

[ujoint]

New video!

 

[LandyAndy]

One of the options I've been looking at is a V4 clone with a Livinlite camper (http://www.livinlite.com/truck-campers.php) on the back. Once the bed side reveals are framed in & sheeted it'd make a great setup... I thought best way to mount would be a custom subframe that quick locks onto the bed and have that bolted to the camper. Once the subframe was made it could be sent to the factory for them to install at the same time as building the side boxes. Would make a long lasting robust rig :drool:


Another option were considering is an ambo conversion, Livinlite aluminium frame / composite cabinets would make an ideal fit out for one. Robust & no wood to rot... Looking at their toy hauler setups, it would be quite easy for them to manufacture and substantially reduce time from start to being out camping in it.

 

[ujoint]

I love the all aluminum of those campers!

 

[Colby Jack]

Chris, can you tell us the differences you see between an e150 and the bigger van frames? Also, what's involved in a de-quiglification? Is this something that can be accomplished at home? Assuming it was a nice starting rig (not Franken-hacked like some you've shown), is it a good place to start to get the t-case, tranny, and at least a rear axle. I understand the front axle they utilize is different from the ujoint suggested axle. Thanks!

 

[ujoint]

Chris, can you tell us the differences you see between an e150 and the bigger van frames? Also, what's involved in a de-quiglification? Is this something that can be accomplished at home? Assuming it was a nice starting rig (not Franken-hacked like some you've shown), is it a good place to start to get the t-case, tranny, and at least a rear axle. I understand the front axle they utilize is different from the ujoint suggested axle. Thanks!

The rear section of the frame is different, its not as tall and the 150's have a narrower rear spring. DeQuiglifying depends on the year of the van. Some will need a complete front axle change, some can be re used after a lot of cutting & grinding. If the axle started life as a 99-04 then it can be re used. Once the axle is returned to stock and the Q parts are cut from the frame its just like installing one of our kits.