Couple questions for the track masters

Derek@Vision Diesel · Jan 10, 2015

Jared @ River City Diesel said:
Derek,

Have you seen Daves new conversion kit for the front of his excursion w/ the 3 link? I dont wanna say too many details until we are ready to post it.. but maybe you should ask him about doing one of those for this truck.

The damn guy mentioned it to me on the phone.... he always has to start drama and put ideas in peoples head.

He asked if we wanted to pick it up...tempting.

Dmstrucks02 · Jan 10, 2015

Jared @ River City Diesel said:
Derek,

Have you seen Daves new conversion kit for the front of his excursion w/ the 3 link? I dont wanna say too many details until we are ready to post it.. but maybe you should ask him about doing one of those for this truck.

That keeps the stock 99-04 axle?
At what height?

swinky · Jan 10, 2015

Is the lower overload spring riveted into the spring pack?

They have a bolt going through them right?

Derek@Vision Diesel · Jan 10, 2015

Well..... Looks as though Dave and the guys at OUO have talked us into it.

Will post pictures along the way so others can see the coilover kit as it gets installed.

Basically takes the stock 99-03 axle and coverts it to a 3 linked (OUO ALA setup) coil sprung adjustable height front end.

swinky · Jan 11, 2015

My cheap ass doesn't even want to know what that cost. Sounds like a cool setup though keep us updated!

Breaking Habits · Jan 11, 2015

I love spending time @ OUO every year. The cool stuff coming down the pipeline is always so exciting. I've wanted to share this project since the day I saw it. I can't wait until these are ready for normal sales. They completely redefine options for these trucks. Congrats Derek, you are going to friggin love this conversion!!!

old96stroker · Jan 11, 2015

Swinky, a quick question for you, I currently have the 4" block on my back axle and want to take it off. Where did you get the new u bolts when you did yours? Thank you for any information.

swinky · Jan 11, 2015

Jared @ River City Diesel said:
I love spending time @ OUO every year. The cool stuff coming down the pipeline is always so exciting. I've wanted to share this project since the day I saw it. I can't wait until these are ready for normal sales. They completely redefine options for these trucks. Congrats Derek, you are going to friggin love this conversion!!!

Ballpark price is around 3k I'm guessing?

Breaking Habits · Jan 11, 2015

swinky said:
Ballpark price is around 3k I'm guessing?

I can't even say. Dave and I only roughly generated the cost when he showed me stuff, so there isn't a structured map/dealer price yet.

Dzchey21 · Jan 11, 2015

that sounds perfect for my next project. very excited to see how this works out!

Derek@Vision Diesel · Jan 11, 2015

swinky said:
Ballpark price is around 3k I'm guessing?

Like Jared said the pricing is definitely not anything that is set yet, but no $3000 is quite a bit on the low side of what it will end up being.

swinky · Jan 11, 2015

Derek@Vision Diesel said:
Like Jared said the pricing is definitely not anything that is set yet, but no $3000 is quite a bit on the low side of what it will end up being.

I'm out lol

I just bought new ratchet straps anyway......

Derek@Vision Diesel · Jan 11, 2015

Once coilovers enter the conversation things get expensive fast, but it will be worth every penny we think.

The results will be the true story teller.

swinky · Jan 11, 2015

Awesome man I'm really looking forward to it.

What trans are you planning on running?

Dmstrucks02 · Jan 12, 2015

So this is stock height and up I'm guessing
Clearly you are not lifting a race truck
I'm interested

Derek@Vision Diesel · Jan 12, 2015

swinky said:
Awesome man I'm really looking forward to it.

What trans are you planning on running?

We have a full billet competition 4r100 from John Woods that is set up for the stock 5r110 transfer case and being powered but a stand alone that John is going to tune for us.

Dmstrucks02 said:
So this is stock height and up I'm guessing
Clearly you are not lifting a race truck
I'm interested

I do not know for sure but I believe its adjustable from -2 to +2 lift, or close to that.

swinky · Jan 12, 2015

Derek@Vision Diesel said:
We have a full billet competition 4r100 from John Woods that is set up for the stock 5r110 transfer case and being powered but a stand alone that John is going to tune for us.

I do not know for sure but I believe its adjustable from -2 to +2 lift, or close to that.

I'm assuming this will help turning radius as well?

Derek@Vision Diesel · Jan 12, 2015

swinky said:
I'm assuming this will help turning radius as well?

I don't believe turning radius will be affect. Stock trac bar and steering components are used so you are still at the limits of the factory steering box.