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This is the frame from Gillette, Wyoming, that I bought for a 4x4 van conversion.
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This picture illustrates the cut-away on frame for differential clearance.
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This picture illustrates the track bar added to frame. A left-side bi-coil spring.
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This is showing the shock added to top link, on the Quigley conversion, (not a good design).
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This is a bracket welded on the frame for the Quigley conversion. I choose not to use it because it was all welded on. I purchased a newer style bracket from Quigley.
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Note the bracket on the differential housing. The top link differential bracket is won out. Something to be aware of on the older Quigley designs.
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Notice the bracket across the frame. This is a gas tank support bracket that goes along with most conversions.
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This is worn out Quigley bracket for a 4-link system. After working on it I chose not use it. One bolt goes to the bracket, the other bolt is in the frame.
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This picture illustrates the worn out bolt on the 4-link bracket.
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This illustrates the 4-link bracket I rebuilt but decided not to use it because I would have had to weld it on the frame.
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This illustrates rebuilding of the differential bracket for the 4-link system.
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This picture shows the additional bracket for the stabilizer shock.
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By comparison, this is the old link and the one that I made. The new one is adjustable without removing it from the vehicle with left and right hand threads.
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This is a bushing that I added to the axle housing bracket for the 4-link system to strengthen it and the Johnny Joint width is a narrower requirement.
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This picture shows the beginning installation of the front axle assembly and 4-link bars and bracket system.
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This picture illustrates a 2 1/2" lift to the coil spring and a new attachment point for front shock absorber in order to remove the shock from the link system.
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This picture shows an F-150 van being converted to 4-wheel drive. The first item being installed is the front axle assembly.
Note that all items come off of frame except engine. This is converted to 8 lug wheels. So if you're in for some fun, I hope you have a rack.
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This is the modification of the gas tank. It has been cut off by one foot. It's welded, an external sealer has been applied
by cutting off one foot. Gasoline loss has been 4 gallons. By shortening the tank to a minimum, I am able to use the original gas tank brackets. And not having to add the Quigley gas tank brackets.
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This is the sealer I bought from Summit Racing, Exo-Coat, for the gas tank. They also make an internal sealer which I chose not to use.
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This shows the transmission mount was moved over about an 1 1/2" for proper alignment.
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This shows additional bracket for clearance for the transfer case. It is a Quigley part.
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This is showing the modification to floor board for transfer case shift lever. Which allows the shift lever to go through the floor board.
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This is showing the tail stock housing on C-6 transmission allowing you to use the standard output shaft. Without taking the transmission apart, not using a standard Ford housing, which is shorter. I chose not to use this Quigley part in order to obtain maximum gas tank capacity.
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Shift linkage bracket, note one bracket is for E4OD, the other is for C-6 and other transmissions. Note the one with one hole is for E4OD transmission clearance for the boss on the transmission. In other words the brackets are different. The E4OD bracket is stamped.
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Brake line bracket extended in order not to buy a different brake line hose. In this way you can always order the original one.
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