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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 02:04 PM
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Hi all,
I'm a new member and simply wanted to introduce myself. I look forward to corresponding and interacting with you guys. I've attached a picture of my Dodge: '96 B3500 with a Quigley 4×4 conversion.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 02:27 PM
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Welcome to DF! Nice van!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 07:14 PM
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Oh, now that is cool. Would love to see some pics of the front suspension. (yes, we are pic addicts here......)
 
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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 08:34 PM
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Oh, now that is cool. Would love to see some pics of the front suspension. (yes, we are pic addicts here......)
Thanks, I'm pretty stoked on it. Been intently searching for any 4x4 van for the better part of a year, finally made a deal on this one. Only makes it that much sweeter that it's a Dodge!

I'll get snap some picks tomorrow when there's more daylight. It's a multi-link, coil spring setup with a Dana 44. I believe the majority of conversion parts used by Quigley were sourced from Ford with the exception of some proprietary mounts and brackets. It's a very well done conversion. Former Lynchburg, VA DPW truck (as if the color didn't give it away).
 
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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 07:17 AM
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Lookin' forward to it.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 02:01 PM
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Here are a few pics of the front suspension/drivetrain of my van:
 
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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 07:02 PM
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Thank you.

Interesting setup.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2018 | 03:08 AM
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Nice!

Question, do all vans look like they have a small lift to them?

I ask because I have the B3500 SLT and it's pretty high. Do they come this way? Interesting I thought.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2018 | 10:07 AM
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Mine has a 3" lift installed by Quigley back in the day. As far as I know and observe, the vast majority of Dodge Vans will have a lower stance consistent with other 2WD vans. Not to say there isn't a strong possibility different springs may have been installed on your van at some point in it's long life.
 
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