IZwack's tow rig buildup

[IZwack]

So how did it do towing the Explorer and all your gear/friends today?

It did fine. It got us there and back - no trailer sway or anything.

I think its lacking some power and had to drop down a gear on some moderate inclines where I didnt expect it to. I'll see if theres an exhaust leak or something.

But so far so good


EDIT: huge downside -> the low-back seats. My shoulders are hurting!

 

[Stic-o]

You should put the newer light on the van...97+ I belive, I would think they just bolt right in.

 

[BrooklynBay]

They are called aero headlights. The older ones are called sealed beams.

 

[sn0border88]

heh, its big and green. Im sure we can comeup with a good nickname based on that.

 

[BrooklynBay]

The Hulk. It sounds better than the jolly green giant.

 

[cgriffin_5139]

A good nickname umm Mint Chocolate!

 

[snocross1985]

I think its lacking some power and had to drop down a gear on some moderate inclines where I didnt expect it to. I'll see if theres an exhaust leak or something.

Any plans for performace mods? Exhaust, tuning?

 

[sn0border88]

my uncle made an exaust for my dad's 7.3 powerchoke, im sure he could make you one too. It sounds awsome.

 

[IZwack]

LOL I like the names!

As for the exhaust, I haven't really given that any thought yet - but I probably will sometime in the near future.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Is this project finished? Any updates? More pictures?

 

[IZwack]

Is this project finished? Any updates? More pictures?

The project is on hold right now - I think the Injector Driver Module is dead again. But all of the windows are tinted.

 

[cybergasm]

The project is on hold right now - I think the Injector Driver Module is dead again. But all of the windows are tinted.

wassa matter? afraid of showing you're male model physic to the world?

 

[nickm347]

I dont know if you talked about a SAS yet, i just skimmed. It would be nice to have 4wd so it could also be used as a recovery vehicle (a little big, but it would work). A company called Quigley does the conversions....you could just mock thier kit and do it yourself, then it could look like this:

 

[Dannyboy]

I used to have access to one of these vans. We took the seats out and turned them in a wrap around seating fashion for road trips. It was awsome, much more social. I believe we lost one seat, but still it was like a 12 passenger van.

Great work on the body, looking good. A set of 31" all terrains on some steelies gets my vote for sure.

 

[Positive Vibes]

Looks like a big bud or a big bogger.

So call her Mary Jane or Snot!!

Cool idea on the tow rig. What did you pay for her???

 

[techieman33]

wassa matter? afraid of showing you're male model physic to the world?

His is running for President, wouldn't you want to keep a low profile too?

 

[dkchrist]

I second the quigley conversions with the sterling 10.25 and a dana 60 out of superduty and you would have a helluva vehicle

 

[IZwack]

I dont know if you talked about a SAS yet, i just skimmed. It would be nice to have 4wd so it could also be used as a recovery vehicle (a little big, but it would work).

Thats a great idea -- but I will keep the van 2wd to try to keep the drivetrain as simple as possible. I never go off-roading alone when I tow my rig around so there will always be a vehicle to aid in recovery.

I used to have access to one of these vans. We took the seats out and turned them in a wrap around seating fashion for road trips. It was awsome, much more social. I believe we lost one seat, but still it was like a 12 passenger van.

I was thinking of that Dannyboy but I have no idea how I would make these custom seats. I have no experience in upholstery

Cool idea on the tow rig. What did you pay for her???

I paid $800 for it - but it needed an injector driver module (IDM) which usually hovers between $250 and $350 on Ebay.

I second the quigley conversions with the sterling 10.25 and a dana 60 out of superduty and you would have a helluva vehicle

The rear I believe is already a 10.25" sterling -- the differential housing about the same size as the 14b on my Explorer.

 

[FROADER]

Quigley is sweet, but the Sportsmobile conversion is better. Dynatrac 60 dawg! :

Dark green on there yet?

 

[FROADER]

Look what I saw yesterday morning. It was sick!