Appreciate the comment! It helps my channel out a lot.

I only heard from 1 person who said they got drive shaft vibration after lift. I know 1 person who has the Weldtec rear leaf. I just got the rear lift block. Weldtec is expensive AF. Rear progressive springs add $1500 to the price of the kit and $500 to the price of the install. $7000 for the " Complete" package installed was too much coin for me so I just opted for the rear blocks. If you do decide to go with Weldtec ask them is there anyway they can retain the sway bar. I think it's bush league they remove the sway bar from their lift kits and other companies keep it but Weldtec retains the sway bar on RV lifts. Tells me they know RVs need a sway bar but willing to sacrifice a little safety to advertise their lift kit as best articulation so they ditch the sway bar. Sway bar is put in place to reduce body roll and improve control. Really dumb decision to ditch it. I know you're al about ride and safety of your rig so you will do research on sway bars. A lot of people and I will do this in the future is to add a rear sway bar. I will also see if the other lift kit companies can provide me the proper bracket's I'll need to add a sway bar to mt WTD kit.

Camping Edition!

I asked the builder and this is his direct reply "It's 1" hrew tubing. Not conduit or cheap sh*t. The rest is mild steel 1/8" angle and 1/4" plate. Stainless hardware ( nuts n bolts). "

Not gonna lie, I mainly just slapped it on my van to make it look cool lol. I'll just hang non food trash bags off it when I go camping

I appreciate that man. Glad you can get some inspiration from my channel. Once I start a new job I will up my production levels when it comes to meet footage with a high quality camera but I will always do filming randomly when a good topic comes up in a parking lot videos.

Flying J Lifted Van crew or Budget Sportsmobling or both?

​@@JohnDrivesAnything Flying J Lifted Van Crew. But honestly, I'd probably rock both.

@@ChiefDoesStuff I think you saw the video where I talk about it. My buddy from the old days sketched it up for me. I wanted someone that is a true friend that I trust to do the design.

@@JohnDrivesAnything yeah I remember her from the old days. She always seemed like a cool person.

Super cool man, she got me a sketch idea done in a few days. She has become even cooler over the years. DId you get to tinker with your van this weekend?

LOL I know! I think I was super pumped to get a comment from Ghana about vans. If you put a penny in a jar every time I say Ghana you can buy a plane ticket to Ghana

Thank you! You seen this lifted van thing grow the last couple of years.

@@JohnDrivesAnything It is going to grow even faster. Let me know how you like the job that you will be starting in June. Enjoy your life and keep up the great work. Tell Brook hello. Amen

Hi Katrina 🥰👋💗 Wishing you a wonderful day!

@@brookcalderon2244 Hi Brook. I pray all is well with you. Have a blessed Memorial Day! This and Veteran's Day represents me as a retired person from the United States Air Force. Stay safe and enjoy your life. Amen

I will buddy. I hope I see you guys again in November.

IS that good for repealing moisture? I think puddles of water pool on these roofs.

@@JohnDrivesAnything yes and keeps temps down in sunny weather

Seriously what is FF up to now lol

Budget Sportsmobling!

Appreciate the kind words and support man. Have a great safe long weekend.

He is❤

Best part about a van! Relax anywhere you want!

Im glad you are enjoying my videos. I been making videos about these vans for 12 years. Ill be around another 12 years. Love hearing from you guys.

Here's my van in Action. Nothing too crazy but I can get to nice remote camp spots kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qr2KirmGzKuqY4U.html

Got to air down as well

@@nyaz1749 Air down transforms the van!

Your gesture means a lot to me man. I appreciate it. I keep looking at my van. Sportsmobile my sue me for having a counterfeit lol

I responded to your comment in my video I'm uploading. I been wanting to paint my roof white. It'll absorb less heat.

I just uploaded a multitopic video and respond to your comment at 12:50 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbt3ebVop92qj4U.html

Just saw it, thanks. One thing never mentioned are Skid plates, necessary?

@@55344 If you're doing stuff like this no skid plate needed kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qr2KirmGzKuqY4U.html If there was a Oil Pan skid plate I would want one though. Since the Econoline front is so stumpy the engine is above the I-Beams so you're bouncing rocks off the I-Beam before youre touching anything on the Engine. The diff is the lowest point then the next lowest point is the oil pan but it's still pretty high up there. I'd just want a skid plate to be extra safe.

@@JohnDrivesAnything those are my sentiments exactly. Asking questions since I’m considering upgrading my stock 2002 E-250(long bed). As far as lift kits are concerned, I’m still torn between weldtec and AVS. Money is not really an issue but rather quality and best ride is my priority. Don’t want to feel like “I should have gone with the other one”. I do like the weldtec rear leaf springs and I might do a combo of both. Since you had both, what is your overall experience (cost excluded)? Btw, I live in the Los Angeles area so I can easily visit both shops.

I got my Action Van Lift kit 12 years ago and back then I wasn't as into the van hobby as I am now. After having had the Weldtec lift for 4 years and making friends in this hobby with both Action Van and Weldtec lifts I have been really exposed to this hobby now I will confidently say Weldtec has no Edge over Action Van. I recommend the Action Van Performance Kit that cost $2089 because it's such a bargain. The price gap increases if you go install vs install and a lot of people go with Action Vans cheapest kit because money is tight and Action Van has the edge in lift height vs Weldtec. If money isn't an issue I would honestly go with Action Vans Ultimate Suspension. It keeps the sway bar and includes a steering stabilizer and still checks in $300 cheaper then Weldtec. Weldtecs 5" lift doesn't include a stabilizer and ditches the sway bar. I hate how Weldtec ditches the sway bar. They include the Sway bar in RV lift kits. The van doesn't feel unsafe with no sway bar but I think with a big vehicle shaped like a brick every bit of a safety feature is much appreciated and Weldtec probably knows this that's why they play it smart and include a say bar in the RVs. They can get away with it in a van but I think it' still a big loss If you like the trophy truck front end look Weldtec does look cool. They have a killer Radius arm but I think it sucks that they have this killer radius arm but went with a double donut rear bushing. Even Ford upgraded to a pivot radius arm on these vans in 2010 stock. Weldtecs excuse for going with a bushing Vs pivot is to keep the price of their kit down. They are advertising the best kit and it's already the most expensive so I think they should of went all out and paired their radius arm with a pivot. Action Vans base kit uses a modified Ford Radius Arm with bushing and you can also choose to upgrade for $300 if you wan't a 2010 Arm with pivot. The Ultimate Kit has a custom radius that looks like a Weldtec. If you aren't Familiar with Camburg they use the lift these vans and they have a Custom radius arm that also looks like Weldtec. The difference is Action Vans Ultimate Radius Arm and Camburgs radius arm has a Pivot and not simple bushings I will elaborate on this more in future videos Skip to :52 seconds. This is just going over speed bumps and see how much movement is in the rear of the radius arm? I filmed this because no one has done this yet and I wanted to see how much movement is back there kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n814hbdpsZjJZ2g.html Action Van makes rear springs. Their Website is just in the stone ages and they don't advertise it. I would give them a call. The guy that owns Fulltilt/Action Van is pure class. Weldtec has about a 3 month wait time from what my friends told me and some actually went to Action Van because they just wanted a lift. So study that Ultimate kit man. You aren't getting a lower quality product with Action Van. If you want a Softer Ride you can Add Fox Shocks to the Ultimate Kit and it will be the same price as Weldtec but you have a Stabilizer and Sway bar and a Better RAdius Arm

Makes the van look even more like a Adventure mobile!

I got in touch with Prius Off Road. I'm going to try to get you a lift kit.

@@JohnDrivesAnything SWEEEEEET!!!

Hanging out with my girl friend. How about you ?

Merch idea right there!

Man ya, that would be too cool!

Who dat?

Only women can get a way with debauchery to fast track their channel to success. Men have to work harder. That's a topic right there.

I mainly put it in to look cool lol

I want to see the Aztek become cool in 2024!

Yeah it's cute I like it lol

I'll make a video about this someday. Sportsmobile is brand name, it's a little overrated but along with the Motorweek reviews they made vans look cool to me more then a decade ago. So I turned my channel into something that will inspire people that don't have $100,000 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isCJZLCnp9C9lp8.html

Weldtec lift kit is aight! Sup JJ. Boulder Off Road FTW

Omg!! 😂😂😂

I have to find my 2 Weldtec decals that the sales lady gave me when I picked up my van. It's sick dawg. Sex WELDTEC PERFORMANCE 2WD its a Yuge decal. It's in a box somewhere....

Like sportsmobile big size decal ?

I can't wait to share your van man! It would look mean rolling through Slab City! Love seeing what you guys come up with. Your van is awesome and I know you will have it for a long time. It's your creation and now it's lifted!

I’m working on that video, but my new phone automatically edits videos, I need to figure out how and bypass that annoying bull…hit!

@@hushai5154 Your van is pretty mad max and looks mean with those DRW!

Dude welcome!! That's an amazing plan. I thought of an E450 Bank bullet proof van but none with a hightop on sale

Is that the dually?

I think that retractable roof is a little overpriced too. Last time I checked it was like $8000. If I ever figure out the algorithms I will go here for a hi-top. I really like their style. wasatch-overland.com/high-top?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1EUMZZmlmEbIl6FBsERXwPH3QdtR4rNBIzfYbh_9ycPuRe6SeCwUNarkM_aem_AXN4P6kceKxUQZVRKZurENgqxeuhKvxiMrZMkaVtruafrhF8OlhAOTb9IqWIPChddydVrbdBClhipVr6jCea9nEl

Oh yeah, cool change ❤ Definitely. Fiberglass is the way plus no flappy tent. Kinda cheap for 190k van and the layouts are not great. No shower

@@sebastianslife91 I bet that van at :32 has a nice interior. I see 2 roof top ACs

I'm not going to lie. I wanted to get this on my van to make it look cooler. Sick Add Ons is a way of life. I can hang non food trash bags off it when I go camping on the high rungs too.

I push the 2wd Lifted van life style and always plug Action Van because their kit is $2089. It's funntybecause Quigley/ Sportsmobile guys ignore me when I try to say hi when I do see them in the wild they are either not true enthusaists or I'm a peon with 2wd lol. It feels like the 2wd lifted guys are more fanatical about vans then the guys with major builds so I relate with this demographic more. My buddy in Florida got a Action Van lift kit sent to him and it was $2800 shipped with steering stabilizer. Weldtec quoted him at $4700 no steering stabilizer. Both lift kits are very high quality I have had both and that being said I tell anyone who can afford a U-Joint to 100% go with it! But at $2800 that AV kit gives you that cool 4x4 look that anyone can afford. I know one guy who has a U-Joint who wants to participate in the Meets and would love to see what a 4x4 van can do! The Old Body Style Green van in this video is a 4x4 but we didn't do anything crazy. Just mostly a clearance obstacle camp spot. U-Joint is a whole different level then Action Van and Weldtec. It better be for $20K+ !

Keep me updated if you get one. My channel is 95% Econoline content.

Great user name! I have a C5 Z06! The 2V Modular motors are great. Thankfully the vans never got the 3V. The fact you're a mechanic you will have all kinds of confidence in your van since you know how to maintain it. People who can do all the work themselves will save a lot of money! I have a buddy in Florida who installed a lift kit on his own so he saved at least $1000 right there! The Van lift kit companies in Southern Ca charge $1400 and $1700 for install. Good luck on your journey keep me updated man. I have friends who do this as a hobby camping road warriors and a couple of friends who full time. I know you went with an Econoline because they are way better then Sprinters!

@@JohnDrivesAnything Thank you and I will update you later on.

This footage will be used in a future video the AV and WTD absorbed the same bumps.....

aw common now the Cyber Truck isn't that ugly lol

Glad you enjoyed the video