Mi respeto para ese gran hombre que tiene muchísimo Conocimiento en la mecánica, dios lede muchos años más de vida, le mando un fuerte abrazo desde la ciudad de pto Vallarta Jalisco, me llamo Miguel Ruiz, mucho ánimo.
WELL-Done ! 👍🏼👍🏼 For that i-Beam nut next to oil pan, I used a 6pt Box Wrench. Worked Well for me. Adjustable wrenches don’t always ‘hold’ adjustment, and the ‘head’ is too big. ymmv And for your viewers, there is an Easy access to driver’s side shock nut. Rubber floor plug in interior footwell just behind pedals.
No Way!! What a Top-Tip! Almost want to do it all over again just to use the footwell trap door haha. Thanks for the comment, surly someone will find that very useful. 👍
I have a 2000 e150. I did put solid aluminum rims and automotive 60s all around, but no lift anything. I've been told it looks lowered, but no. I bought it new in 2001, but I don't think I'd have the wear with all to tackle what you did. Even back then. I did think about taller coils, but its fine. Just bought new 60s, next time I may go with more off/ on road tires. But they're definitely more noisy for road use and that's about all she does anyway. It does look nice all up like that. More like a 350. And the black rims are cool. I wanted to get chrome bumpers too, but couldn't see spending the money. So I painted um charcoal. Alls well. Good job 👍👍
Thanks! How did the bumpers hold up to the paint? I'm thinking I want to fab some custom bumpers with tow points and maybe a rear swing away. Still don't have a proper spare tire 😬
@@Jbmongold I repainted them when I first bought it. Thought about chrome, but decided why spend the money. So just painted them a dark gray semi gloss, along with the grill and headlight frames. Needs it again but have too many other things to do.
Good eye 👍That was a 9 hole course we made at work. The feet were 2x4s the stem was a floor flange with a black iron pipe, and the basket was a tire with the sidewall trimmed out. Oh I forgot the chain! The chain was made out of chain....not shortcuts for that one haha
@@Jbmongold The first course I helped to build was in Virginia and we used the same kind of basket to start except we used trash can lids for the top and hung the chains for that. Hey they work but you get some funky rolls off the tire bounce.
I just did new coils and added a spacer on coil and new 5100 Bilstein shocks front for 3" xtra 82" height from ground to top roof 33 to 36" ground to fender
Great video man! Thanks for showing the ease of installation and what a little hard work can pull off. I just picked up a E350 extended body 5.4 liter van (several vans in my past always stock running gear, mainly built the insides out for racing motocross etc), very next day lucked into a great deal on a used set of the exact rims i had been planning to use for months of dreaming, and gonna basically break the bank on the Baja Grocery Getter kit next week, and start building. I'll keep checking in on your progress......
Thanks for watching! Yeah, for sure it's a bit of hard work, but I really enjoyed it and the final product is awesome. What are these rims??? What size tire are you going for?
@@Jbmongold Ive been wanting to throw a set of those Black Rhino Armory rims on a truck or van for awhile (utility military look etc), they don't make them for my dually but i got a great deal on a set that came off a 2013 E350 gasser (same as ours) and he had the Baja Kit so same direction etc. Gonna figure out maybe a diy weld it yourself bumper kit and roof rack that wont break my wallet...... then its time to take a month off from society and go camping
Those Black Rhino rims Armory rims are awesome for sure. I really want to fab some bumpers myself, just need to make some time. I think a custom rear with a swing away tire carrier would be first on the list.
@@Jbmongold Yeah getting a full size spare out back with easy access is usually first focus on past builds jeeps, truck etc. i plan to do front bumper with a winch, tire carrier in rear, but also plan for kitchen set up on slide outs at rear and want to be able to fully open my rear doors with some form of a tire carrier, so that might take some planning out
GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for sharing your install process,. You can cheat the wheel forward more by putting a spacer in front of the bracket, just make sure you still have a full nit on the backside threads.
Great video, thank you! I have a 2011 E350 with a 3" lift on stock parts. I had to figure it out the components myself because there wasn't much info online when I did it 3 years ago. I have always maintained, a 2WD van can be a very competent overland vehicle if set up right. I am considering the kit you installed, a rear locker and a HD winch to get mine trail ready. Thanks for the info!
Thanks for watching! I've put some miles on and off road on this lift and it gets around just fine. I'm thinking bumpers, winch, rear swing away, and some aux lights. Not sure it's going full camper mode, I like the seating configuration rn, and the ability to haul plywood and lumber. What kind of locker are you thinking?
@@Jbmongold For sure! I honestly haven't done any deep research on the locker but when I owned a jeep, ARB seemed to be the best at the time. I'm sure there are other options out there now but I would probably start there.
Hola soy de argentina, levanté mí camioneta y ahora tengo problemas con la barra de dirección porque queda cruzada y no la puedo alinear...vos como lo solucionaste?? Ayuda por favor
awesome video. I know how long it took me to do this job on my Econo so I really appreciate the time it took haha doing this install and filming a video is definitely time consuming. Keep up the videos. 🤘
Yes this would be the way to go! Sadly I was too lazy to deconstruct all the parts to back it out and add the shim. Grinder was the quick and dirty way out haha
Hello, the same work was done on my Econoline e350 and I have a problem with the turn bars, can you help me solve it, how do you insist on aligning it?
Hi, I am working on an alignment video and I'm sorry I have not yet uploaded it. However, here is the caster/camber bushing I used from Napa. It did great for my E-150. Let me know if it works! www.napaonline.com/en/search?text=264-1990&referer=v2
Thanks! love this kit. It really drives great and I love the stance. I might want to upgrade the rear springs. My kit was blocks only, and the shocks don't have much down travel. Could I sort this out with a taller shackle or add a leaf, or do you think new spring? Next on the list is to fab some bumpers and add some lights. Thanks for the comment!
Yeah Thanks! The wheels are american racing baja 17x8 and the tires are Falken Wildpeak A/T's. I've always like the simplicity of solid black wheels without any bolts or fake beadlocks.
I'm afraid I don't know exactly which you mean. The I beams connect to the cross member on one side, then a huge bolt running through it and the radius arm on the other side. I used a crescent for the cross member side, and a deep 30mm socket for the long bolt connecting the radius arm and I beam. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
This looks like a nice kit !!! are you happy with it. It is a pricey kit, but I sometimes you do pay for what you get. And I like it’s made in the USA.
I like it. I’ve put a couple thousand miles on it already and it has good road manners and it’s fun off road. I really don’t notice the missing sway bar either. It was a fun project but a good deal of work. I got the kit with blocks and shock for the rear. I will say the blocks don’t raise it enough for the shocks in the kit. They are 2” from bottoming out at ride height. There is a kit with new rear springs for more money. The kit is pretty pricey but looked like the best 2wd option out there
@@Jbmongold well, it sure gave the van a nice stance. I’m just building E150. This is my second build. Learned a lot what I do need and don’t need on the first one but this van was a conversion van with the high-rise, but she sits low to the ground. Thinking about removing the ground effects on the outside that will give it more clearance.
I have the 4.6. And yes it desperately needs an alignment after the lift. I pretty much eyeballed it myself. Here's of video of that process ua-cam.com/video/2IMK8RQnmPk/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!
Amazing job man I don't think I would attempt this by myself lol.I have a 2012 e 250 it would look like a beast with this kit .What roof rack is that on your van? Great site keep up the informative videos great work.
Thanks so much!! The roof rack is a Smittybuilt Defender rack. This one in particular is for a jeep but it works with some washers to close the gap. They do make one wider for a van.
Well this is not something I do professionally. I try to fix or fabricate anything I can to save a little money and probably just because it fascinates me. Sorry I can’t help beyond that
I think they're weld only. On my E-150 the rear climate control lines are tucked in the frame behind the bracket. This would make it very difficult to run a bolt through the frame without coming into contact with these lines.
I wish I could figure out how people can afford stuff like this. Make 1200 net a week, live in midwest, and still can't even afford a day off let alone 3k for a lift and another 1.2k for wheels/tires... SMH
Right!? But you know what, I am going to make this happen and it is pretty simple actually. I make around $1300 net weekly and I will buy a used ~10k van next spring with a brand new set of tires and used wheels. I will buy a 3” lift kit. The way I am budgeting is that I can afford to put 250/week in a saving account. Will have around 10k in May 2025. I will then sell my Subaru Outback 2013 for around 5k and will get a 5k loan from my bank. My plan is to build a 4 season home in that van and got back travelling full time as I used to do. Will have a budget of 20k next summer to do everything and I just started saving up a month ago. (i do have an emergency fund also and put some every week). No stupid payments on anything and no debt!
Yes Sir - thanks for the Inspirational video , I’ll be doing the same thing for my Ford E150 Cargo Van it has a 4.9 straight 6 in it - the 5 inch lift would be perfect, I’ll be in touch Happy Holidays, Tobi Hero / NYCSOULFOOD1
Good video. Thanks for showing us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
it is nice to watch a common person do this at home and keep it real.
Very much appreciated!
@@JbmongoldMay I ask you what type of roof rack you have in the e150? And why led you to purchase from them? TIA. Eric
That’s Awesome. Great Work. I Want This Done To My E-250. Thanks For Sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Mi respeto para ese gran hombre que tiene muchísimo Conocimiento en la mecánica, dios lede muchos años más de vida, le mando un fuerte abrazo desde la ciudad de pto Vallarta Jalisco, me llamo Miguel Ruiz, mucho ánimo.
WELL-Done ! 👍🏼👍🏼
For that i-Beam nut next to oil pan, I used a 6pt Box Wrench. Worked Well for me. Adjustable wrenches don’t always ‘hold’ adjustment, and the ‘head’ is too big. ymmv
And for your viewers, there is an Easy access to driver’s side shock nut. Rubber floor plug in interior footwell just behind pedals.
No Way!! What a Top-Tip! Almost want to do it all over again just to use the footwell trap door haha. Thanks for the comment, surly someone will find that very useful. 👍
I have a 2000 e150. I did put solid aluminum rims and automotive 60s all around, but no lift anything. I've been told it looks lowered, but no. I bought it new in 2001, but I don't think I'd have the wear with all to tackle what you did. Even back then. I did think about taller coils, but its fine. Just bought new 60s, next time I may go with more off/ on road tires. But they're definitely more noisy for road use and that's about all she does anyway. It does look nice all up like that. More like a 350. And the black rims are cool. I wanted to get chrome bumpers too, but couldn't see spending the money. So I painted um charcoal. Alls well. Good job 👍👍
Thanks! How did the bumpers hold up to the paint? I'm thinking I want to fab some custom bumpers with tow points and maybe a rear swing away. Still don't have a proper spare tire 😬
@@Jbmongold I repainted them when I first bought it. Thought about chrome, but decided why spend the money. So just painted them a dark gray semi gloss, along with the grill and headlight frames. Needs it again but have too many other things to do.
Outstanding. Thank you for making this.
Glad you enjoyed it! 👍
Dit you do the rear axle video yet?! Dandahermit
Yea sir! Let me know what you think!
Project Econoline | Rear Lift | baja grocery getter DIY part 2
ua-cam.com/video/O9TRXUXw1xc/v-deo.html
That's the lift I want to do on my 99 E350
DO IT!
Hey love your disc golf tee shirt!
Good eye 👍That was a 9 hole course we made at work. The feet were 2x4s the stem was a floor flange with a black iron pipe, and the basket was a tire with the sidewall trimmed out. Oh I forgot the chain! The chain was made out of chain....not shortcuts for that one haha
@@Jbmongold The first course I helped to build was in Virginia and we used the same kind of basket to start except we used trash can lids for the top and hung the chains for that. Hey they work but you get some funky rolls off the tire bounce.
Great video, thank you. Would love to see that 4x4 conversion....
Very cool... some day I need to get the 5 inch for my 13 E350..
I just did new coils and added a spacer on coil and new 5100 Bilstein shocks front for 3" xtra 82" height from ground to top roof 33 to 36" ground to fender
This is a real well done video man. Got my lift about a year ago. This would’ve been a real help
"Take your time, and don't get frustrated."
Why you singling me out here?
haha you bet! We could all slow down and take our time I reckon
great job, looks sick
Much appreciated 👍🏻
So awesome
Thank you!! 🙏😎
Great video thanks
Glad you like it! I need to roll out some more soon 👍
What is that part called where the arm is leaning down at 10:19 called? Anyone
Those are the I Beams
Great video man! Thanks for showing the ease of installation and what a little hard work can pull off. I just picked up a E350 extended body 5.4 liter van (several vans in my past always stock running gear, mainly built the insides out for racing motocross etc), very next day lucked into a great deal on a used set of the exact rims i had been planning to use for months of dreaming, and gonna basically break the bank on the Baja Grocery Getter kit next week, and start building. I'll keep checking in on your progress......
Thanks for watching! Yeah, for sure it's a bit of hard work, but I really enjoyed it and the final product is awesome. What are these rims??? What size tire are you going for?
@@Jbmongold Ive been wanting to throw a set of those Black Rhino Armory rims on a truck or van for awhile (utility military look etc), they don't make them for my dually but i got a great deal on a set that came off a 2013 E350 gasser (same as ours) and he had the Baja Kit so same direction etc. Gonna figure out maybe a diy weld it yourself bumper kit and roof rack that wont break my wallet...... then its time to take a month off from society and go camping
@@Jbmongold 285/70/17 Wildpeak AT's this will be my daily driver.....
Those Black Rhino rims Armory rims are awesome for sure. I really want to fab some bumpers myself, just need to make some time. I think a custom rear with a swing away tire carrier would be first on the list.
@@Jbmongold Yeah getting a full size spare out back with easy access is usually first focus on past builds jeeps, truck etc. i plan to do front bumper with a winch, tire carrier in rear, but also plan for kitchen set up on slide outs at rear and want to be able to fully open my rear doors with some form of a tire carrier, so that might take some planning out
Watch out ChrisFix! OddJobs coming in strong! 💪
I'm ready to see that Bronco lift!
GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for sharing your install process,. You can cheat the wheel forward more by putting a spacer in front of the bracket, just make sure you still have a full nit on the backside threads.
Top tip from the main man!! Thanks for watching, love this kit!
John here from poway ,lots of van fans here in sandiego.
thanx for the video amigo. I have a surfer van I wanna lift . 7.3 diesel.
So are you going to a straight axle or dropping the I,- beam IfS?? Dandahermit
Keeping it 2wheel drive with 10”longer radius arms and fox shocks. The springs are way taller as well
Great video, thank you! I have a 2011 E350 with a 3" lift on stock parts. I had to figure it out the components myself because there wasn't much info online when I did it 3 years ago. I have always maintained, a 2WD van can be a very competent overland vehicle if set up right. I am considering the kit you installed, a rear locker and a HD winch to get mine trail ready. Thanks for the info!
Thanks for watching! I've put some miles on and off road on this lift and it gets around just fine. I'm thinking bumpers, winch, rear swing away, and some aux lights. Not sure it's going full camper mode, I like the seating configuration rn, and the ability to haul plywood and lumber. What kind of locker are you thinking?
@@Jbmongold For sure! I honestly haven't done any deep research on the locker but when I owned a jeep, ARB seemed to be the best at the time. I'm sure there are other options out there now but I would probably start there.
Cool video ,, Subscribed and thumbs up very well done
Awesome thank you! 👍🏻
Hola soy de argentina, levanté mí camioneta y ahora tengo problemas con la barra de dirección porque queda cruzada y no la puedo alinear...vos como lo solucionaste?? Ayuda por favor
awesome video. I know how long it took me to do this job on my Econo so I really appreciate the time it took haha doing this install and filming a video is definitely time consuming. Keep up the videos. 🤘
Thanks a bunch! I have a few more videos and ideas ready to go. Just need to DO IT!!
THIS is what Im after. Thanks!! 2wd e250.
You can always shim your drivers side. Forward.
Yes this would be the way to go! Sadly I was too lazy to deconstruct all the parts to back it out and add the shim. Grinder was the quick and dirty way out haha
Hello, the same work was done on my Econoline e350 and I have a problem with the turn bars, can you help me solve it, how do you insist on aligning it?
Hi, I am working on an alignment video and I'm sorry I have not yet uploaded it. However, here is the caster/camber bushing I used from Napa. It did great for my E-150. Let me know if it works!
www.napaonline.com/en/search?text=264-1990&referer=v2
Great install video, thank you for sharing your experience. Now that you have lots of miles on her, how are you enjoying it? Whats next?
Thanks! love this kit. It really drives great and I love the stance. I might want to upgrade the rear springs. My kit was blocks only, and the shocks don't have much down travel. Could I sort this out with a taller shackle or add a leaf, or do you think new spring? Next on the list is to fab some bumpers and add some lights. Thanks for the comment!
You good? Dog: 🐕👌🏾👍🏾
Nice video man i want to do my van but I don’t think I cut do myself but good job
Just subbed great work that’s next for my van
Awesome thanks! That's going to look good on your "Vanimal!"
I like the rims where you buy it??I can't find rims for my 2004 econoline e150 van
The wheels are American Racing Baja AR172
Mine are 18x8 I think. Thanks!
What is your wheel offset? I love that look
cool thanks
Could you share the wheel and tire specifics? Planning on doing this project to my ‘04 Chateau and really like the wheel and tire combo.
Yeah Thanks! The wheels are american racing baja 17x8 and the tires are Falken Wildpeak A/T's. I've always like the simplicity of solid black wheels without any bolts or fake beadlocks.
Great vide thank you what sizes you put in your van
Thanks! The lift is 5 inches and the tires are 33x12.5”
Thank you
Will this kit fit my 1980 e 250 van?? What did it cost. How did you do your rear axle? ?Dandahermit
I think this kit does early 90's and later econoline. Here's the link to the rear lift ua-cam.com/video/O9TRXUXw1xc/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching!
Caught it! Great video!!
What is that bolt that goes in the I beam connecting the radius arm size. Think im going to have to use a star socket to get mines out.?
I'm afraid I don't know exactly which you mean. The I beams connect to the cross member on one side, then a huge bolt running through it and the radius arm on the other side. I used a crescent for the cross member side, and a deep 30mm socket for the long bolt connecting the radius arm and I beam. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
What offset is your rims
I went with 0 offset
This looks like a nice kit !!! are you happy with it. It is a pricey kit, but I sometimes you do pay for what you get. And I like it’s made in the USA.
I like it. I’ve put a couple thousand miles on it already and it has good road manners and it’s fun off road. I really don’t notice the missing sway bar either. It was a fun project but a good deal of work. I got the kit with blocks and shock for the rear. I will say the blocks don’t raise it enough for the shocks in the kit. They are 2” from bottoming out at ride height. There is a kit with new rear springs for more money. The kit is pretty pricey but looked like the best 2wd option out there
@@Jbmongold well, it sure gave the van a nice stance. I’m just building E150. This is my second build. Learned a lot what I do need and don’t need on the first one but this van was a conversion van with the high-rise, but she sits low to the ground. Thinking about removing the ground effects on the outside that will give it more clearance.
Would you consider adding 4 wheel drive?
I looked into that for a while, then I remembered how much I used 4x4 on my Z71 (not too much).
I'm happy with 2x4 for now!
thanks
What did you do with your sway bar?
It went quietly with grace and dignity….to the junk yard!
Can you provide a link to the AR rims you used?
You in CO lol, I'd love to have this done to my 2000 Sportmobile econoline
Haha you got it, just takes a few weekends and it’s done 🤷🏼♂️
did you need to get a alignment after?? what motor do you have in the van?? 5.4? 4.6? 351?
I have the 4.6. And yes it desperately needs an alignment after the lift. I pretty much eyeballed it myself. Here's of video of that process ua-cam.com/video/2IMK8RQnmPk/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching!
will this fit 2002 e 350
Yes! They specialize in the E250 and E350
Amazing job man I don't think I would attempt this by myself lol.I have a 2012 e 250 it would look like a beast with this kit .What roof rack is that on your van? Great site keep up the informative videos great work.
Thanks so much!! The roof rack is a Smittybuilt Defender rack. This one in particular is for a jeep but it works with some washers to close the gap. They do make one wider for a van.
Does the kit come with the wheels and tires ???
Just the lift no wheels or tires
Good afternoon, how much do you charge for work?
Well this is not something I do professionally. I try to fix or fabricate anything I can to save a little money and probably just because it fascinates me. Sorry I can’t help beyond that
How much you charge to do a kit like this on a 2002 Ford Econoline E250
No time I'm afraid, would be a fun job though
How much you spend and you lift kit
Two full weekends on the front, and one day on the rear
thanks!
Awesome video! I’ll be doing mine soon. How quickly did your kit come in, once you ordered it?
Awesome👍🏻Thanks for watching. I think it took 4-5 weeks. For sure no longer than they predicted
Could you bolt on rather than weld ???
I think they're weld only. On my E-150 the rear climate control lines are tucked in the frame behind the bracket. This would make it very difficult to run a bolt through the frame without coming into contact with these lines.
Do you still check messages from this clip
For sure!
"Overland look" all show no go without 4wd
I wish I could figure out how people can afford stuff like this. Make 1200 net a week, live in midwest, and still can't even afford a day off let alone 3k for a lift and another 1.2k for wheels/tires... SMH
Me too brother, I have a van I'm trying on and can't afford this stuff..
You must be married
Same here
It’s called a credit card 😅
Right!? But you know what, I am going to make this happen and it is pretty simple actually. I make around $1300 net weekly and I will buy a used ~10k van next spring with a brand new set of tires and used wheels. I will buy a 3” lift kit. The way I am budgeting is that I can afford to put 250/week in a saving account. Will have around 10k in May 2025. I will then sell my Subaru Outback 2013 for around 5k and will get a 5k loan from my bank. My plan is to build a 4 season home in that van and got back travelling full time as I used to do. Will have a budget of 20k next summer to do everything and I just started saving up a month ago. (i do have an emergency fund also and put some every week). No stupid payments on anything and no debt!
You're going too fast on your welding you need to slow down a little bit it doesn't look like it's getting hot enough to get good penetration
Can you do my van???
I wish I could! No time I’m afraid
bull bar
Needs something for sure
Yes Sir - thanks for the Inspirational video , I’ll be doing the same thing for my Ford E150 Cargo Van it has a 4.9 straight 6 in it - the 5 inch lift would be perfect, I’ll be in touch Happy Holidays, Tobi Hero / NYCSOULFOOD1
its ugly, but its on there! lol.