Slow build- the vanagon replacement

[chops78]

5.4 4" Ujoint conversion 255/80/17 km2. Fuel tank and transfer case up next.✌️

 

[Mwilliamshs]

As lil jon would say, "yayeah!"

 

[Claytonburns]

Looks good already!

 

[tommudd]

Looks good, looked at one that had the 5.4 in it today. Was curious how it would do with a UJOR lift and 33s/35s or so

 

[chops78]

Thanks yall! So far i am very happy with the 5.4. We have spent 12 years between two westies, a 78 and 87, so this thing is a power house. Only towing is a utility trailer. The 255s are relatively light. Plan on staying with the 3.73, but we will see. Eventually a full but simple interior build out and top.

 

[chops78]

Front view of the 255s

 

[Colby Jack]

Looks great!!! Any issues with routing of the exhaust? Chris has eluded to this many times but I've yet to see pics of the necessary mods. What front bumper are you using? Hard to see on my phone.

 

[chops78]

Thanks! The exhaust is going to be interesting. I will post pics when it is done. Plan on tackling the tranny and exhaust in about two weeks. The bumper is just a simple tube type that i fabbed up.

 

[Desert Dan]

Looking Good!

 

[chops78]

To install Ujoint tank with slide lock pump you need 2 of these

 

[chops78]

Trim tab on pump and ready to install

 

[chops78]

Relocated evap above rear axle

 

[BeenThereDoneThat]

Looks great. Can't wait to hear how it performs

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Exhaust mods single cat, tucked up to frame rail out of manifold, it's tight but not that bad.

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Just a pic