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Old 06-15-2016, 01:10 PM   #1
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3rd gen suspension build (WTD)

The Ford Generation 3 vans (1975-1991) are long overdue for some suspension upgrades. With not very many suspension upgrades available for these vans, we decided what the heck why not! Our goal is to put together a few options similar to what we have available for the GEN 4 series. We believe that we can make these Ford vans ride better lifted then they ever did stock.
TO start we are going big with our complete performance package, This kit includes our Baja Grocery Getter front suspension with custom long travel leaf springs to hold the weight of this COACH HOUSE build out.
We will add the Agile Off Road FOX shocks to all 4 corners as well as a steering stabilizer kit. The plan is to run a 285x70x17 tire with a 17x8.5 wheel.
If you have questions please ask.....

We are looking forward to this build and will post pics as the progress continues.

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Old 06-15-2016, 02:23 PM   #2
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This should be fun to watch!
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Old 06-16-2016, 09:51 AM   #3
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Old vans need love too.
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Old 06-19-2016, 11:17 PM   #4
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I sold my old van because no suspension upgrades were available. Darn.
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Old 07-29-2016, 04:53 PM   #5
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Yes!

I have a 78 that I never had any luck with finding upgrades. Look forward to seeing what you do!
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Old 10-01-2016, 09:27 PM   #6
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ford van generation 3 lift kit

A little update to the 3rd gen build. So far we have designed 3 kits for these.
1. performance suspension improvement.
4 shocks and coils and add a leaf
2. 6" kit Baja Grocery Getter 3rd gen
3. Baja Grocery Getter Update. Brings all components to 2008 and newer.

Our goal is do do a 4" kit also if there seems to be a need or want.

Here are some pics of this installed.
option #1



option#3


I will add some more pics. We are working on adding these kits to our site. If you have any questions, let me know.
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Old 04-13-2017, 05:03 PM   #7
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A little update to the 3rd gen build. So far we have designed 3 kits for these.
1. performance suspension improvement.
4 shocks and coils and add a leaf
2. 6" kit Baja Grocery Getter 3rd gen
3. Baja Grocery Getter Update. Brings all components to 2008 and newer.

Our goal is do do a 4" kit also if there seems to be a need or want.

Here are some pics of this installed.
option #1



option#3


I will add some more pics. We are working on adding these kits to our site. If you have any questions, let me know.
Are you guys selling this lift/conversion? I dont see anything on your website about it.
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Old 04-17-2017, 11:31 PM   #8
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Yes, here is a link to the site.
https://weldtecdesigns.com/product-c...-gen-ford-van/

What are you looking to do?
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Old 08-23-2023, 03:05 PM   #9
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What happened

What happened to the build? I called weldtec and they said they don't do anything for gen 3
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Old 08-23-2023, 03:27 PM   #10
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you can order the 4th gen Baja Grocery Getter kit, then you will have to source:
Knuckles, brakes, bearings and change the brake lines.

There is just no longer a kit that has all of these components.
Hope this helps
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