UJOR Build Thread

[ujoint]

Lots of action this week as we finish up one, start another and make some progress on a long term project.

The Black 08 has left, headed home to VA. 08 E350 5.4, 6" lift, Stage 2 Front D60, UJOR fuel tank, Aluminess front & rear bumpers, Rigid lights, BFG AT tires on Pro Comp wheels. Turned out really nice and we prototyped a few new parts for the 5.4/4R75 combo.

Ambo tear down! This one will get done quick so stay posted…

New arrival, big build! DeQuiglify, bumpers, dipped, engine work, lots of goodies as we prep this rig for a mega trip.

One week of welding to get the Bronco rolling. Long slow project, lots of fab!

 

[ujoint]

Here we go, another big boy!

We're kicking butt on the latest ambo, here's the axle which is ready to bolt up. Stage 2 D60, 4.56, RSC upgrade, set up for DRW.

 

[tribeof5]

Wow!! I like the bus. Little more room than my ambo! I gotta check this thing out

 

[ben2go]

 

[mk216v]

So what are the plans with the party bus Chris?

 

[60Dan]

Love your work man very slick!
Thanks for continuing to upload pictures and videos - can't wait to meet you and see some of these beasts up and close at overland expo east!

 

[ujoint]

So what are the plans with the party bus Chris?

The works.... 6" lift, Stage 2 front axle, RSC upgrade, dual shocks, 19.5's, bumper, you get the idea

Love your work man very slick!
Thanks for continuing to upload pictures and videos - can't wait to meet you and see some of these beasts up and close at overland expo east!

Thanks very much! Look forward to the Expo as well, I'll have a nice variety of rigs to ck out.

 

[tgreening]

That ambo looks to be a short wheelbase widebody, like mine, so I'm uber interested. Especially in what the plans are for axles and tires/wheels. Is it done yet?

 

[ujoint]

That ambo looks to be a short wheelbase widebody, like mine, so I'm uber interested. Especially in what the plans are for axles and tires/wheels. Is it done yet?

It is. And here she is outside of the shop for the 1st time! 6" lift, 35" Toyo 608Z tires on American Force 19.5 Classic wheels, Stage 2 front D60 with RSC upgrade, stock D70 rear, 4.56 gears, dual Bilstein 5160's up front with singles out back, OBA system and it will be getting one of our front bumpers.

 

[tgreening]

What did you have to do spacer/adapter wise for the rear to fit the duallies?

 

[ujoint]

It was a factory DRW so we just added a spacer to change the pattern and add some width. They line up perfectly in the rear now.

 

[350outrage]

New UJOINT build from Oklahoma!

Hey everybody! Well, I'm new to the forum but have been lurking, reading and researching for a long time. I've finally got the "coin" together, and am having Chris convert my '02 E-350 Chateau Wagon. I ordered this van new in '02, with v-10, tow pkg, 4 Captain chairs and bench for 7 psgr seating. It has 3.73's and I've added 32" tires, alloys, rear spacers, and Hellwig rear sway bar. We're going for a 4" lift, stage 2 front axle, 4.10's, and the UJOR fuel tank. Yeah, I know, pretty mild compared to what you guys are used to seeing on here, but we need to keep load height low, and retain ability to use the stock spare mount. We use this van all the time to go to the lake in Summer, and to go to Colorado 3-4 times a year for Skiing and to visit my son. Timing now is for me to deliver the Van to Chris in mid October. Chris is a Busy Man. (I have a feeling he got a whole lot busier when those twins arrived! Don't ask how I know. . .3 grown kids and 8 grandkids!)

Well, hope you guys enjoy seeing a little different looking build! Tried to upload a pic, but upload failed; maybe the pic was too big? Will try a smaller pic this afternoon.

Best to you!

Dave

 

[philos]

welcome! can't wait to see more van pics!

 

[mk216v]

Congrats on the build Dave! Chris is the MAN!!!!! :smiley_drive:

 

[Tyrant 66]

The Busy Man...