Van Compass Ford Transit Build - 1 TON 4x4 conversion

Van Compass · Dec 4, 2018

Steering box is in the final resting place. We are waiting for a tie rod end reamer to show up to modify the WJ pitman arm to match the super duty taper. When the TRE set properly into the pitman arm, the track bar bracket will be built at the correct height.

Van Compass · Dec 4, 2018

Front end set to approximate ride height. The lift is about 6.5" over stock. 35" Milestar MT tires and Blackrhino wheels.

Van Compass · Dec 7, 2018

Roller!!

Still a ton to do, but we like where this is going.

Front end will come down a little with the correct spring rate and fenders will be trimmed. Front axle is pushed forward 1" and rear back 1"

luthj · Dec 7, 2018

So, when do the test drives start?

Raul · Dec 7, 2018

I should not click on this thread again. I can not afford to start daydreaming with this.

Van Compass · Dec 11, 2018

We changed gears for a few days and did a test fit of our prototype Transit overhead shelf. There is a lot of unused space above the driver and passenger seats on these high roof vans. This simple shelf bolts in easily for extra storage space.

The factory overhead console shook around a lot during normal driving. The shelf ties into it and eliminates the annoying flex it once had.

The part has been added to our site to pre-order. Shipping early January.

https://vancompass.com/collections/t...f-2013-present

Link to installation instructions:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/08...99125752681041

Van Compass · Feb 4, 2019

A couple updates:

- Steering box is mounted in place, high and low pressure lines are hooked up to the pump, steering shaft connected to steering wheel and pitman arm in its final place.

- Track bar bracket built, additional gusseting still to come.

- 40 gal fuel tank arrived from our fabrication shop. It will mount further back on the chassis to make room for the transfer case and provide 15 more gallons of fuel. This will most likely be a part we sell to people wanting more range on their 2wd vans. We kept tank depth the same as stock for use of the factory sending unit.