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Old 01-16-2024, 07:39 PM   #1
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2015 Ford Transit 2500 Ecoboost XLT

No affiliation, just forwarding info on a post I saw on ExPo. There is more information and more pics on the ExPo post.

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2015 Ford Transit 2500 Ecoboost XLT

$109,999 OBO

Location: Rathdrum, ID

One of a kind Ford Transit 4x4 conversion performed by Van Compass in 2019. This rig gets all the looks and is a blast to drive.

https://forum.expeditionportal.com/t...of-one.242617/

Drivetrain
43K Miles on motor/chassis
- 3.5L Eco boost gasoline motor
- Custom 38 Gal aluminum gas tank
- 4x4 swap completed at 32K miles
- 6 Speed Automatic transmission - rebuilt at 38K miles. Upgraded at Power By The Hour with upgraded friction clutches and steels, V8 internal piston, modified center support to produce more fluid flow. New Factory Ford torque converter installed.
- NP273 divorced transfer case, electric shift, rebuilt before installation with new chain, bearings, seals.
- 2004 Super Duty Front axle, 4.88 gears, eaton electric locker, manual locking hubs
- 2004 Super Duty Rear axle, 4.88 gears, rebuilt limited slip.
- Black Rhino Primm beadlocks x 5 with 37’ Milestar Patagonia X/T tires

Suspension Front
BDS Super Duty Radius arms attached to custom chassis radius arm brackets
Eibach coils mounted to custom chassis coil buckets
Falcon 3.3 Fast Adjust Shocks mounted to custom chassis mounts - custom valving to van weight/suspension design
Bump stops set to correct height for full suspension compression
BDS HD Super Duty Track Bar attached to custom frame track bar mount
Stock Super Duty crossover steering
Jeep WJ Steering box attached to custom chassis mount
PSC motorsports highflow power steering pump and extra large reservoir (hydraulic assist ready for a drilled and tapped PS box)
Falcon Adjustable steering damper






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Old 01-17-2024, 02:29 PM   #2
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Prices are coming down!! A few months ago a converted Transit was $150k.
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Old 01-17-2024, 03:21 PM   #3
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That's one hell of a Transit. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 01-17-2024, 07:26 PM   #4
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Yeah, it's not for me, but I certainly appreciate the effort that went into this.

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