Church Van’s Going Off-Road! with a 4WD Conversion from Ujoint!

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Scotto’s taking Church Van 3000 miles out of LA to get the BEST 4 wheel drive conversion from our buddies at @ujointoffroad . We're talking the total package here: custom axles based off Ford F-Series geometry, custom relief springs for BIG wheels and tires, crossover steering, and shocks from Fox. Chris walks us through the whole process, and Scotto gets some Bojangles.
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[@HooniganProjectGarage]

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[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

Just realized Scotto is the same height as the van o.o

[@campervanbug7658]

I guess all the conversion parts bolt right on to the 3rd gens🎉

[@rspurdie]

UJoint really are the best of the best. Still have not had better customer service in any capacity than I did from Chris and his crew. Stoked to see them on Hoonigan!

[@leadfoot8593]

leafs up front in 2023? lame, should have went to Quigley.

[@rspurdie]

@@leadfoot8593no way my almost 13k pound ambulance conversion would be able to drive like it does or have the capability with 37s like mine does with a quigley conversion 😂 I’ve gotten my rig through some stout stuff, but you keep on thinking that.

[@ujointoffroad]

@@leadfoot8593lol do you know many Quigley systems we’ve removed?

[@Dj.maddox89]

​@@leadfoot8593quigley is ass, from top to bottom. The leafs in the front ride great, huge improvement over stock

[@RyanFannon-fy1yf]

I love “Adventures with Scotto”

[@blackaman88]

He's always dropping mad money on his adventures. Lol. And since their gear is in that store, I bet you can write this off..... Scotto is playing chess.

[@glorentzen]

This post should be a poll for an adventures with scotto show.

[@RyanFannon-fy1yf]

@@glorentzen hell yeah I second that.

[@definitelydipper595]

@@blackaman88sir; everything they use for filming can be written off. Everything is a business expense when your business is making content.

[@mastercreamer1398]

Is that right? You love it? Wow bud

[@statementTV]

12:29 who did the beat?🎧🔥

[@paullmight42]

Scotto doing this on his own? was that a joke?? haha

[@jeffh555]

I installed a @ujointoffroad kit on my 7.3L van, in my driveway on jack stands, with no plasma cutter, it was drivable in 2.5 days. 1 more day for the trans/t-case swap. I’ve had it for 5 years and it’s been awesome.

[@Dj.maddox89]

Same, plus a day to rebuild my transmission

[@rj8372]

How much $ to go with that time your spent?

[@campervanbug7658]

This kit works on the 3rd gens with a slight modification too👍

[@jeffh555]

​@@rj8372 I want to say it was about $12k. That includes finding a deal on used axles and wheels on marketplace, new tires and a new rebuilt transmission. That was 2017 prices, I'm sure it would cost more now.

[@michaelshaboikn]

Imagine being able to walk into a parts store like that and just get EVERYTHING you want in one day. Wow

[@jasonjones7769]

Yeah buddy must be nice lol

[@timtom7097]

Road trips with Scotto needs to be a series

[@grobballer]

Brian's camera work is amazing the framing, steadiness and angles. only thing not great was the audio but considering they weren't mic'd up it was better then most

[@KriegerDelfin24]

its more authentic the way they filmed it

[@wildvandee1079]

Never thought scotto wanted to do a off-road build but this is so cool can't wait to see someone from you in the Van

[@gregtennyson]

He had an overland rig years ago. He probably took it apart and never put it back together

[@ThereAreNoHandlesLeft]

​​@@gregtennysondk, that doesn't sound like Scotto. Most of his stuff is good to go, just like rail car

[@Vaino_Hotti]

​@@gregtennysonis it the LR Disco you're speaking of? Has it been years?

[@rory7248]

I'm currently looking for an Econoline and rusted out northern f150... Read it was simple swap... Figured I'd have to get driveshaft modified, but damn that's way more than I thought.... This is the definition of perfect timing, who would have thought Hoonigan would have saved me from making a mistake lol

[@Whisk01]

You could have shipped it to Colorado as U-Joint has an operation here. Justin runs U Joint offroad colorado and is top notch! Keep in mind for any work you need done on it next!

[@justinsnell5994]

Chris does a powdercoat in house, we do not. Would have taken an extra couple of days for us to get it done here.

[@FORDboy357]

Damn this is like 15 minutes from where I work. I love/hate driving by there and getting drool all over my shirt

[@imSchwaggy]

That schoolbus is hard lol I like that

[@themeatpopsicle]

I really appreciate the professionalism, cleanliness, and organization at that shop. Seems like they've really taken the opportunity to hone their craft. Kind of a dream job for a mechanic

[@ujointoffroad]

Thanks very much! Can always be cleaner and full disclosure…. We cleaned for a whole day before the guys arrived 😉

[@elray2007]

Nice to see Ox lockers going in. I had to wait like 3 months for mines to come in but they are insanely reliable, no wire harness, air pump or air lines to worry about.

[@ujointoffroad]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@thewhiskeymentor]

Hell yeah!!! UJoint builds the best overlanders. WNC representing!

[@ujointoffroad]

🤘🏻🤘🏻😊

[@Storyracing387]

Fun fact: I make those Fox shocks 😊 at Fox Factory.

[@djneedles000]

"Two Dudes in the back, one in the front" "EH! YO!" Bless whoever edits these videos

[@spinracing]

After converting my 1994 F350 IDI Turbo Crew cab dually.. from 2wd auto to ZF6, and 4wd, and 09 F450 10 lug axles.. I completely feel your pain watching them knock it out in a day. What you are experiencing is what we (the watchers on the internet) experience watching you guys, and the rest of the youtube "garage" shows.. do a build in a couple episodes. Really makes you question things.. when in reality.. MOST shops take a long time.. but edit down. A shop like that one? Badass pros. Worth every dime.

[@ujointoffroad]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@ChronicBronchitis-mz2vn]

This should be called Scotto's Humbling Adventure

[@AP-op4rc]

Holy cow that old Willy’s Jeep looked absolutely tiny with the big man sitting in it. Looked like one of those rides outside of the grocery store that you put quarters in.

[@astondale]

Got a real great team there, and when Scotto uses the term "pit crew", building something like this.... wouldn't it be social media gold to build a 4wd van, with these guys, and go full BAJA UPDATE? Them fabbing the parts, Hoonigan welding/bolting them on, both coming together to run baja in a ridiculous van with the UJoint guys? Give the 9-year trooper one hell of a good time, and we can get Zac back yelling BAJA UPDATE

[@raw_fittedz]

Real question is, what car are you picking up towing back when the van is done? 😅

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

We are all wondering…

[@JS-zb1vv]

Had a buddy with a 15 passenger van sitting on 37s from ujoint. . Looked cool

[@mastercricket7626]

N.C. Represent.WhoopWhoop lol we know off roading n grass roots builds here brotha 😅 .. much love n respect scotto peace and love bro keep it rad stay safe and build on l8z

[@dumbestoyster]

You need to wrap it, like the old tamiya lunchbox R/C van

[@stitchdarthmaul5507]

I legit saw on Instagram today by hotrod magazine the off-road bus 😅

[@LFo-z1q]

Wish i had the funds for a conversion on my bright green '99 E250. You guys do excellent detailed work.

[@nicknyaa]

I didn't think I would be so excited to see some work being done to the Church Van but when I saw this was uploaded I instantly clicked on it!

[@Whateverpoopiepants]

When a shop knows to look for a known issue and it slows the process down is the sign of a reliable professional shop. These guys are meticulous in a world of greasy spanner apes.

[@ujointoffroad]

👊🏻👊🏻

[@andrethevegan_]

Scotto always has the best project garage videos by far

[@olivercooney6645]

Why not take your discovery 2

[@13cal13]

I don’t know how this will go at Gymkhana Grid, but at least it’s getting done! 😜

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

You can just drive THROUGH the obstacles with this.

[@baddaddybrady2]

Let’s go !!! Rubicon trip ???!

[@dustinsummers2059]

this is the difference between working at a shop on flat rate vs working hourly and filming lmao

[@flexxx222]

Scotto, even if you feel you are not good at wrenching, if you like it then keep doing it. Don't sweat it if others do it faster or better or cleaner. Do YOUR thing. Hell that's an advice for all people out there.

[@ToxicCow]

This needs to be called the HOLEY ROLLER

[@mirzasembiring5852]

scotto need more parthership with shop like this to finish his project

[@DanielJamesEgan]

This is nuts. I am converting an RV on a E350 chassis into a tiny home/overlander and I've been thinking about a manual/4WD conversion for a while. This video is literally for me. Fun fact, my RV has a triton V10 and duallies with the smallest length they offered. When I had it all stripped out, I got it up to 90MPH. 1200 watts of solar are about to go up, so its speedy days are over.

[@EvdogRacing]

The south’s awesome man. You should visit more often. We need a road trip series.

[@racecarchar]

13:27 can we take a moment to appreciate the lifted Leprechaun in the back?

[@LethalSpine]

All these new Scotto projects, but still no Railcar Love the van though, is this gonna be Scotto's new rig for chasing rallies? There's some lovely fall colors in October up in Michigan's UP during LSPR, and plenty of great spots for pictures

[@dodgeplow]

Much like this shop, my friend owned a Mustang specialty shop. He told me his guys already had the right size tools in their hand before even walking to the car. They would do a job at 1/3 the rated book time. You get a lot of efficiency from specialization and repetition.

[@mrgmc6314]

Zaxbys is another spot down south that's fire 🔥 and churches chicken !!

[@spunkysandoval]

vans are so sick

[@weeman199021]

Awesome y’all came to WNC what did you think? Hendersonville is a great city hope you enjoyed your trip! Loved the video!

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

What? am I old now? Sheesh. Remembering Yahoo Groups makes me old now. Crazy. That was fast.

[@Andre_san21]

“I should stop working in cars”he says as it’s thinking in putting and Audi engine and AWD into that willys

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Facts

[@jasontikson641]

Ujoint is legit legit. Good call Scotto

[@chaoscultus]

I'ts awesome what all the 4x4 build guys do with used vans! All it takes is a lot of $$$ its really that simple!

[@dan.miller35]

As a born and raised Carolinian, I forget sometimes most of the country doesn't have Bojangles.

[@yeetmiester4235]

Man I work near ujoint in NC and pass it every day and I swear that pickup van has been behind me idk how many times

[@W123enthusiast]

I’m in OK and I saw church van on the highway!!! I didn’t realize it til now.

[@robertodesouza5752]

Very good, noting fron China

[@wjanes11]

I love that they use all tried and true mechanical linkages. There is no motor in the way to shift the transfer case. Also OX lockers are the only way to go. If the cables do fail. You can bypass them with like a little plug. All 4 wheels will always spin if you want. Great build design!

[@ujointoffroad]

Thanks!

[@philrowley4107]

Scott, nice shout out to the BOJA! Their Bo-Biscuits, cajun filets, and Ice Tea are THE STAPLE for southern comfort food. Van's got the proper stance now btw

[@ujointoffroad]

Indeed 👌🏼

[@latrinedveen]

bo biscuits man they change your life

[@whytho4358]

Gotta see a camping trip with this rig!

[@powers_media]

I love that a Scotto vid is always fitted with a mostly east coast boom bap soundtrack.

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Always.

[@MrBillsfishin]

What a great conversion. Those guys are animals. Have that down to a science.

[@MegaTexan2010]

Imagine how quickly Ujoint could get it done if they didn't record. They are a machine!

[@rabitlorde3746]

southeast bois dont play

[@Mikesonbikes]

YOOOOO I drive past this place on the way to the bike park! That blue flat bed is insane

[@BraydenLeach-w6i]

Great work boys! Scottos laugh is too funny. :). Scotto always has the best project garage videos by far.

[@Ben_here_b4]

I’m bout to move back to NC and seeing that BoJo’s got me all hot

[@juniorpolanco3836]

shout out to Scotto for putting in that work on the van 💪

[@ujointoffroad]

He did try but there are only so many hands/bodies that can be under there at a given moment!

[@chaddamron3877]

❤dirty south getting it dun 🤣💥🔥👍👍👊😎🍻

[@bvpvandit2429]

Church Van? NO, it is "Righteous Ride"

[@josephjenkins8003]

I've followed along with Ujoint Offroad's builds since around 2016. I had the privilege of touring their shop a couple years ago and can say that Chris is a super friendly and knowledgeable guy and the whole crew is locked on and provide an incredible product! Its great to see them working with Hoonigan!

[@ujointoffroad]

Thanks!

[@jdfmfb03]

The reason for NC is they are the ONLY ONE that can do this.

[@zanderwen2904]

Love that Bojangles is getting the love it deserves

[@ujointoffroad]

YEA!

[@timbarry9683]

Dude all I can say is that's one badass team

[@ujointoffroad]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jensenwillingham5646]

Fuck man, hadn't had Bojangles in a minute. Shits bringin me back.

[@skyler9988]

This gives me a few ideas, if I can get around to them

[@kaeserd]

Love U-Joint. This is gonna be awesome.

[@leighapple5754]

What!!!?! WNC!! I drive by there all the time.

[@slickman5969]

its cool to actually see a owner get his hands dirty

[@oler777]

Before it was a 90s Ford after it’s a 2010 Ford

[@rickwhitmire7933]

Ahhh Scotto Miss ya bud!! Good to see you!! I like the diesel van!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@MrImpalaRider]

This is cool. Different but cool

[@Dj.maddox89]

Gang shit, I have a silver U Joint van too haha

[@UncleManuel]

This is the perfect vehicle for the **prestine** streets of L.A.... 😁😜

[@joeethereal2968]

Yeah, "pristine thoroughfares" of Los Angeles are far too entitled for such a build.

[@papawpaul]

Scotto is the king of the sleepers 🎉🎉🎉

[@timudell3080]

Scotto does shit best kinda project content!

[@nixonkutz3018]

would love to have this on my '99

[@forrestseverson6566]

Cool scotto was here in Asheville

[@burridge911]

Scotto and Zach are the best at these

[@shoffman75]

I’ll never understand the track bar on leaf springs. Just binds everything lol

[@ujointoffroad]

Nope, not at these angles. Tightens up steering and prolongs the life of the steering & spring bushings

[@TMB5BER]

Damn , my van needs this

[@christophermccarthy3437]

nothing better than a perfect joint

[@gordythecreator]

LOL! yup. They did the work like it's supposed to be done. ONE DAY

[@ujointoffroad]

More to come 👌🏼

[@senrusho]

Two questions You do any wheeling on the way home? You going to high roof the van now?

[@GGoodroad]

I have been following ujoints builds for years! Love to see the Collab

[@jamescason7783]

I wanted to do this when I had a van.

[@PowerHungryPerformance]

RIP Larry's Porsche. Let us know if you need tuning for that van!

[@throoper59]

Missed the prime opportunity for a “snack break”

[@HooniganProjectGarage]

Next episode… Promise!

[@RTMissouri]

Maybe one day Scotto will finish the Disco build

[@Jbox1995]

What a superstar pit crew !!

[@KRAMPUS_G60_16V]

Great work boys! Scottos laugh is too funny. :)