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Apr 22, 2012 | 08:09 AM

PStruwing

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89 4x4 on eBay!

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI....E:B:SS:CA:1123

Apr 22, 2012 | 01:04 PM

Tom

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To each their own, but I think it's hideous. Something about a lifted van with huge rims and tires just doesn't do it for me. And the really cliché E-357 is a bit tacky at best.

Worth way more stock IMHO.

Apr 22, 2012 | 08:46 PM

joshofalltrades

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i wouldn't mind having a 4x4, but not that one! its lifted way too high and the tires are too much for it. its only good for getting attention, its nearly useless both on and off the road

Apr 22, 2012 | 09:40 PM

IDIDieselJohn

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If it was a stock 4x4, stock tires, it would be neat, but that.....no.

Apr 23, 2012 | 07:09 AM

JWA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by joshofalltrades

i wouldn't mind having a 4x4, but not that one! its lifted way too high and the tires are too much for it. its only good for getting attention, its nearly useless both on and off the road

Ewwww Man----it would look great sitting still, at Ford meets maybe? I'm thinking it'd be a sure fire trophy entry for "Most Useless" without any competition!

This guy has poured a ton of work and money into to so that has to be appreciated. He's also quite brave in admitting its numerous issues--must be the one and only honest person trying to sell something wild and crazy on FleaBay??

Wow!

Apr 23, 2012 | 12:13 PM

big vann

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It sits WAY too high.Would be scary in the curves.It looks too top heavy.I thought mine sat high.

Apr 23, 2012 | 12:50 PM

95e150CW

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I take issue with how the 4x4 conversion was done. It appears the front shackles are welded to the front bumper. Front bumpers are not structural elements! The steering damper seems to be attached by a bolt welded to the tie rod. The 5.0 really wasn't enough engine for a heavily loaded e-series, let alone trying to turn monster tires. Perhaps careful use of gearing (and a top speed of about 60mph) could resolve that.

Like many lifted vehicles, this thing isn't trail rated, its Mall Rated.

Personal style choices on the vehicle are... questionable in my mind.