Ujoint Offroad Vanaconda Action

[bearcoldheart]

I am sure that you are quite busy these days but I was wandering when we can see some more videos like it going thru some mud to see how it does in the liquid dirt plus I have seen that you use and recommend the dana 60 can your system use portals to aid in the lift also what about using the rockwell 2.5 ton axle ?

[ujointoffroad]

@bearcoldheart I can guarantee you won't see my van in a mud pit by choice! hate that stuff, too hard to clean up! My kit is setup for any axle that has a 38" spring pad width, which is the 99-04 superduty spec. So the other axles could work. None of my other components will fit though, so some customization/fabrication will be needed.

[bearcoldheart]

@ujointoffroad awww com'on man just one little mud puddle that atleast comes up half way on your tires ;-)> you know for demostration purposes ;-) and the portals that i was speaking about were the ones that bolt on the ends of you should check them out sometime it could be a good set up for ya . they are from Axletech International Motorsports. Because in therory just using the 8 inch lift from you plus the bolt on portals (which nets you an addditional 5 inchs) you could run 44 inch tires.

[ujointoffroad]

@bearcoldheart I'll see if i can make that happen. I've seen those portals, pretty awesome. And spendy.

[bearcoldheart]

@ujointoffroad that would be great ! ;-) I really would like to know if they would be compatiable with your system .

[gldsmith61]

Kind of like a sportsmobile but you did all the work yourself, WAY COOL. Great video it was cool to see what it can do.

[ujointoffroad]

@gldsmith61 Thanks very much!!

[68blitzen]

sweet rig, that'd be a fun rv, what do these run at?

[sonsofmosiah]

What does a kit like this cost?

[ujointoffroad]

@sonsofmosiah There are many options, and I have kit sizes from 4" up. Check out my parts page for more info, or shoot me an email. Thanks!

[Eric5252]

Sweet video Ujoint. Nice to see some 4WD van nuts on the East side of the States!

[KontaKvayne]

got some real nice all terrians

[MAKAOFA]

I just found my new toy. I will be mostly in the very near future be giving you my paychecks to get one.

[ujointoffroad]

@MAKAOFA That works!

[MadMike2288]

Ultimate Bike Hauler

[brian242]

AWESOME!!!. HOW FAR BACK DO YOU KITS COVER?

[ujointoffroad]

@brian242 We go back to 92

[BubbaDaBigMan1]

Hey, what size lift & tires are on this

[ujointoffroad]

@BubbaDaBigMan1 8" lift, fenders opened up to fit 38's

[ujointoffroad]

@BubbaDaBigMan1 8" lift, fenders opened up to fit 38's

[SNOURY88]

Damn you man! Just when i am set on a tiger motorhome or an aev jk i stumble upon this...lol. Very nice. Thinkin i could outfit the interior with a dirtbike, a bed, as well as a blonde and travel this great nation in style ;)

[ujointoffroad]

@SNOURY88 Ha ha! I've the bed & a blond, it does make the travel quite nice

[timboz1986]

Don't want one, I neeed one!

[ujointoffroad]

@timboz1986 Don't we all????

[trapped45]

That is a Gorgeous van!!

[ujointoffroad]

@trapped45 Thanks!

[trapped45]

@ujointoffroad You welcome :)

[bearcoldheart]

ok you talked me into .... i'll take it ! ! ! or one just like it

[ujointoffroad]

@bearcoldheart Lets do it!

[corti1973]

Do you guys do CHEVY vans too?.

[ujointoffroad]

@corti1973 No, sorry! Just the Fords

[kirbyyasha]

Damn! I wish my Econoline could do half of what this one does! Going to work would be awesome then.

[KentuckianaRifleman]

what asshole gave this a thumbs down?

[fisheye300]

PANTERA!



[ujointoffroad]

@fisheye300 Damn right. RIP Dimebag

[vanourkerk]

I own a small electrical contracting business. My main vehicle is a 2006 Ford E350 with a 6.0L diesel. I would love to have this done to my van. Damn thing has no traction in the mud or snow. You'd think at around 11,000 pounds loaded it would bite a little more. What does a kit like that cost? By the way, excellent work.

[ujointoffroad]

@vanourkerk Thanks very much. Cost depends on a few things. You have many options with the conversion, from building it yourself to dropping it off here @ UJOR. The 6.0 van is the easiest to convert! Shoot me an email or give me a call & we can dial in a package deal. Thanks!

[teAmooCRiSS]

looks like a pos if u ask me

[ujointoffroad]

@teAmooCRiSS We didn't. But please let us know what can be done to reverse this POS status. I'm sure you have some fabulous ideas!

[teAmooCRiSS]

@ujointoffroad reversal of the pos status can be obtained by ditching the delivery van.

[ujointoffroad]

@teAmooCRiSS Well, some people like vans for their versatility and value. Everyone has their thing. If we all drove what you like then it wouldn't be so cool would it???

[bigheath100]

@ujointoffroad looks like a pretty bad ass van if u ask me

[rudedogii]

Nice job! I wish my F-250 with eight inch Superlift would flex like that!

[ujointoffroad]

@rudedogii What year is it?

[rudedog062]

@ujointoffroad 2000 F-250 Crew cab V-10

[ujointoffroad]

@rudedog062 yea, those springs are probably too stiff for any decent flex. the big companies tend to over build the springs to avoid warranty issues from sagging. If you ever want some custom springs that will flex better, let me know.

[nathant445]

this is gay....... cherokees go 10x harder



[ujointoffroad]

@nathant445 Very proud of you

[fistmeetsurface]

Love those custom Bumpers

[sbgotb67]

Nice rig, sad though. At 7:05 the van comes zipping by sounding like a Mustang. Funny because it's a diesel. What else is fake???

[ujointoffroad]

@sbgotb67 Busted!!!!!! The entire video is fake, I created it with my imagination & an iPhone.

[Crossfade543]

@sbgotb67 you must be a ruhtard.

[coolstop16]

@sbgotb67 you can hear the 6.0 diesel at 5:06

[needmorediesel]

@sbgotb67 thats how a 6.0 with straight exhaust sounds wound up tight

[rrglock40cal]

@sbgotb67 thats how badass diesels sound when you give them hell-get it boy

[sickwititty]

woulda been better if it was a dodge!

[ujointoffroad]

@sickwititty :) maybe a 12V swap is in the future!

[amusingisthedawn]

That is FUCKING AWSOME. I might have to copy some of those ideas.

[ujointoffroad]

@amusingisthedawn Don't copy too many!!!!!

[Mux828]

BADASS MAN THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY BADASS!!!

[ujointoffroad]

@Mux828 THANKS!!!! 

[TheManInTheArenaFilm]

the 4:05 spot gave my stomach weird feelings. Great shit. This thing is solid! Man, so awesome! I'd love to have something like this for my camping trips.

[geordi1231]

good song, and badass van

[bking4555]

I have seen this in person. WOW!!!!

[ujointoffroad]

@StuDawglifer Now that would be mean!!! ;)

[ujointoffroad]

@StuDawglifer I don't disagree

[page1195]

when off road how top heavy is it?

[ujointoffroad]

@page1195 I've never felt unsafe in this van. I've had it in plenty of off camber situations, but it's not a rock crawler. Vans aren't as top heavy as people make them out to be. Not only are we lifting them, we're widening the track too, which helps. 

[The2001cobra]

@ujointoffroad

I really am interested in building one of these the only problem is the short supply e350 diesels running around for sale. I cannot seem to find one???? Do you have any ideas of a dealer that sells them look around thunder garage and paper truck none found? Thanks for your help.

[ujointoffroad]

@The2001cobra They're out there, but like you said, hard to find. They go quick too, so if you find a nice one better jump on it

[lonegunman69]

dude that thing is too cool.

[ujointoffroad]

Respond to this video...  THANKS!!!!!!

[TheLamborghinimuira]

AWESOME VAN.......MY E 350 IS GONNA HAVE YOUR PARTS SOON.....

[ujointoffroad]

@TheLamborghinimuira Good news!!!!!!

[SuperKevbro]

how much?

[ujointoffroad]

@SuperKevbro For What?

[spicecrop]

Pinzgauer will crawl circles around that van

[ujointoffroad]

@spicecrop Thanks for the info. I'm not really sure how circles could be crawled around it, but I'll use my imagination.How would a Pinz do on a x-country trip? Can I buy Pinz parts at my local parts store?

[hellomate639]

This is the vehicle you take overlanding. Enough room to carry your food, your stuff and extra fuel.

[coldoath]

Sweet van, but this thing is so freaking top heavy.

[ujointoffroad]

@coldoath Thanks. How do you know it's top heavy?

[cristalrs10]

dude this video is so live idk how you did that to that van bro good shit

[ujointoffroad]

@cristalrs10 Thanks man

[supermaniac5]

love it. camping dont get much easier



[ujointoffroad]

@supermaniac5 It's pretty nice :)

[supermaniac5]

@ujointoffroad i have a 91 explorer 4x4 xlt, im looking for a nice offroad front bumper for less than $500. any ideas?

[muu4mee3]

ford should make an econoraptor

[ujointoffroad]

@muu4mee3 How awesome would that be!

[ford1broncoII]

You build these things  in mass to sell? Or just the one you have?

[ujointoffroad]

@ford1broncoII Of course, build build build

[ronjohn862000]

I currently have a 95 E250 5.8L and I knew it was a workhorse but not capable of doing all that! Great job on the conversion! Do you know if the 5.8L holds up well for these applications?

[ujointoffroad]

@ronjohn862000 Yea, the 5.8 is a great engine. You won't want to install huge tires or tow a lot, but the 5.8 will get the job done!

[ujointoffroad]

@ujointoffroad I wouldn't call it mass production, but we do build vans here at the shop or send the parts for you to do it yourself. 

[redneckman211]

this van is sick as fuck!

[ujointoffroad]

@redneckman211 thanks man

[goodtimes928]

Ive never wanted something so bad lol

[1Insanretard]

This would be great for my wife!!! Lol

[ujointoffroad]

@1Insanretard For sure!!!!!!!!

[TheTalalas]

you guys make this for the 2011 model?

[ujointoffroad]

@TheTalalas Oh yea!! For sure

[satorres82]

Sounded like you where speaking Greek. But sick van. Great for long treks in the wilderness, I bet.

[ujointoffroad]

@satorres82 Indeed. Vanaconda will get you there & back!

[berniedmj1]

Was that a skull?!? Just right after your front left tire went over it at 4:43. That's pretty cool if you meant to do that!!! I agree with everybody else. Super sick van!!!

[05front]

Yea will have to be because I want a 4x4 diesel.

[QuattroStig]

Awesome rig. I'd definitely invest in sliders if I went that far.

[ujointoffroad]

@QuattroStig

I always said that I shouldn't be anywhere that I need sliders.... then I caved in my rocker. Damn.

[05front]

I want my Service van to look like this.

[ujointoffroad]

@05front Ford?

[dbzgt545]

SUPER KICK ASS VAN MAN. saweet set up man that sucker is ROCKIN MAN.

SKULL CRUSHER ADVENTURES

[ujointoffroad]

@dbzgt545 Thanks man!!!!

[TheXJthatCould]

that would be a sweet on a trail, and mudder

[Thinker669]

Where can I buy one?

[ujointoffroad]

@Thinker669 UJOR!!!!!! I'll build as many vanaconda copies as I can!

[eze25viz]

letme tell you man you got my dream 4x4 there. congrats..

[ujointoffroad]

@eze25viz Thanks!!! 

[cyanidechrist]

How many miles a gallon you getting with that Rigasaurus? What's the largest fuel tank you can put on the van?

[ujointoffroad]

@cyanidechrist Vanaconda averages 13 city/15-16 hwy. Right now, there aren't many options for larger fuel tanks. I'm working on some things though!

[cyanidechrist]

@ujointoffroad Wow. That's a more than I figured it would get. I thought there was a dual tank option for these diesel vans. That's one of the main reasons why I want one. I'd like having the long range. Anything special happening in the interior? Vanaconda ever see any snow? Anyways nice van man. Been admiring it since I saw it in the SMB site a while back.

[19ford]

you are the VAN MAN!!

[ujointoffroad]

@19ford Not a bad thing to be.....

[19ford]

@ujointoffroad yeah i know.... i mean that as a good thing....

[leakage182]

Guys, you did a good job with building the vanaconda with one small flaw.... How in gods name do you reach that roof rack?! LOL its all good!

[ujointoffroad]

@leakage182 I climb!!!!! Receiver, then the van floor, my tool box, then the big stretch up to the rack!

[Guyll21]

I want.

[ujointoffroad]

@Guyll21 Lets build!

[Guyll21]

@ujointoffroad lol. Pffft..If I had the money I'd be all over that!

[rancheroman1961]

Nice van...I agree that air bags offer a lot of versatility and I'm all for that...eventually I will convert my '69 Chevy van to 4 wheel drive with only a modest lift and it will use air bags on ALL 4 corners with a link suspension.

[ujointoffroad]

@rancheroman1961 Sounds like a plan

[T0MMEGUN]

What a BEAST! I LOve that Vanaconda! Really nice work there Man. WoW!

[ujointoffroad]

@T0MMEGUN Thanks!!!!

[1spark2]

Awesome videos!,Can't wait for the others:).Why use air bags in rear instead of spacers?. Did you know if put your website address in front of (This video demonstrates...) it will be click-able to your website:).

[ujointoffroad]

@1spark2 Thanks! The airbags give me the most versatility. When unloaded, I have a nice soft ride. When I load up, I can add air to the bags to keep the van level. 

[ujointoffroad]

Vanaconda is running the UJOR 10" kit on 38's. It sits a little lower in the rear. (can be raised with the airbags) The parts wouldn't work on a truck, but there are plenty of parts available to do so....

[Disgraceland45]

how high is the lift you got? would this work as a working truck lift? I also wonder about the front to rear lift difference. thanks for the info

[formatC2]

I WANT this van !

[RehobothBeachRealty]

Pretty Damn Cool! I want one. Wait, I have one, It Just does not run yet. I have to finish putting it together. I may have to drive down to see Chris to help me with the final adjustments.