considering doing a 4wd conversion on my Roadtrek

zip

I prefer social distancing.
I might be able to get away with just a lift and taller tires/wheels. My last two van which I have had for almost 20 years, both had 4WD. Something I am used to having, and gives me piece of mind.

It appears I can get a do it yourself 2" lift kit from Boulder Offroad Vans for around $500, plus whatever it would cost for shocks.
Looks pretty straight forward, but I have no knowledge of this.
http://boulderoffroadvans.com/chevy-gmc-8-lug-van-lift-kits
 

bbbthreat

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http://www.classbforum.com/forums/f8/photogs-lifted-suspension-2009-roadtrek-190v-1552.html

Here is a good thread on guys doing a lift on Roadtrek campers.

If you are looking for a cheaper option on a lift, I have some info on what I did for my van (2017 3500 Express, 6.0).

Lift:
Front coil spring spacer for 1.25"-3" of lift can be sourced from these guys. They are the same as found on 1988-98 Chevy 1500/2500 2WD, 1999-2006 Chevy 1500/2500/3500 2WD trucks. A full list of applications is available on the site. They are the 1900 series lift spacers, and they work on Savana/Express models 1500/2500/3500 (1996-present). Talked to the owner Steve, who was helpful, and was able to figure out that these would work on our vans. Sent them out fast, I did the install, and he updated his site. Obviously not as trick as WeldTec, Boulder, or swapping in springs from a Duramax equipped Express, but a good way to start out.
http://www.mcbayperformance.com/Prod...e=1900T_SERIES

If you are doing a rear lift with just spacers, JEGS Performance was the best place to find what I was looking for. I only wanted to do a 1" lift in the rear. I utilized their universal lift/drop block, (which I did have to modify by drilling the guide pin hole to 11/16") and utilized a universal set of square u-bolts from Superlift Suspensions that measured 2.5"x10"x5/8" (Stock measurements for a 3500 Express is 2.5"x9"x5/8"). You could probably run a rear lift of 1-2" blocks with this assembly. Ran about $67 shipped for blocks and u-bolts, which was cheaper than I found for any kit. They have an assortment of sizes available.

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/60810/10002/-1

http://www.jegs.com/i/Superlift-Suspension-Systems/426/11004/10002/-1
 

ericvs

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A friend just had his 2009 GMC 2500 Van converted to 4x4 up in Kamloops, BC at Sportsman Light Truck.

http://www.sportsman4x4.com/

also, with the CAD exchange at the moment (0.8) you save a bit of money that way too.

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zip

I prefer social distancing.
More great info, thanks!

BBB,
That is one seriously long and informative thread on the Class B Forum. That guy put a lot of thought and effort in to the build out of his 190. I am going to have to dedicate some time to read the whole thread.
Second link appears to not work.
 

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