Ford Transit AWD Lift Install

Great video, as always thanks for sharing. Did the shop have any problems with the alignment? I have been considering this lift and the transit OffRoad one as that one has adjustment in the arm? Did you look at that one? Love to hear your thoughts. Hope I am ok to mention another brand😊.

Would love to know the mileage before and after, would need to run the original tires though.

Or you could order/buy a Transit Trail and let the factory do all that for you.

Did you change the factory tire already? Maybe I missed that video? But I wonder which tires (or oversized tires) did you go with? Thank you!

What a great video! Did you post a link for the tire and wheel combo from Tire Rack? I'm not finding it. HELP!

How many hours would you say you spent on this list install? 10-14hrs? I ask because their website says 8hrs.

Not a complaint, but this is the first video of yours that I really had no interest in at all. BUT... I do think it's GREAT that you managed to save 2 lbs by removing those thingybobber dealeos. :)

Nice, good job

Why a Falcon and nor the BFG KO2?

Wowww, loved your video again

It is a nice instruction video. Still can't get the idea to go that rugged off road with a fully kitted out camper 😅.

I'm wondering if you were able to get the new tire size to fit in the spare tire well?

What is the total height of the van now? Gotta make sure the van can clear the garage door after the install... is that in the instructions?😟

Seems like a pretty flimsy frame member holding that shock at the top. These vans can go to 11,000 gvw. How does that not flex/bend?

Nate, great job on the video, Really appreciate your time spend documenting this.

What lug nuts did you go with? I was told that currently no aftermarket lugs are made for the Transit.

Hi Nate, are the method wheels MR703 van? Do the Tire rack lug nuts have the washer on to tighten to the wheel, like the OEM lug nuts? and lastly are they 90mm off set. That was Discount tires recommendation when I got the Falkens fitted to my OEM steel wheels which were the same as your originals. Sorry for 3 questions in one shot.

Very nice. Like your videos. I may have missed it, but what was the torque set?

I've done a good bit of off-roading and rock crawling and am now considering a Transit... BUT I'm just looking to hit up some dusty roads, loose rocks, a bit of snow, but not actual "crawl." Do you think an un-lifted AWD Transit with all-season tires and maybe an e-locker would be good enough for most mild-to-moderate trails?

Man this is an awesome job. How much does it cost this lift. And where can i order it.

I've got 2" lift kit from Van Compass installed by ford dealership and unfortunately I experience bad slams in the front shock when going through any small pot hole. It's no pleasure on the forest roads as it happens constantly. I called Van Compass regarding the issue and they told me they are aware of that but can't help. Pretty upsetting news. Anyways I was wondering if you have any hack how to solve this issue, maybe another brand lift? Would you be able to help? Thank you so much in advance. Mira

Thank you for the videos. They are very enjoyable. I appreciate your good nature and your skills. I learned a ton about van builds. After watching your team (!) and all 36 (?!) videos, I chiefly learned that there is no way I that I would try a van build.

Hey Nate and Steph. Good video. I have a question. What are your thoughts on RVIA certification and how you get around to campgrounds that require them? I have been rejected in my campervan because I don’t have this sticker even though my campervan has been built to these codes. Specifically Tiger Run in Dillon.

terrific job and terrific video, thank you

Thank you for this terrific instruction video!
Maybe I missed it, but were you able to fit the bigger tires in the spare tire well? And if so, did you have to do any modification?
Thanks again!

Now that you lifted your Transit, keep a close eye on the passenger side CV axle and check the boot from time to time. I only speak with experience because pinched the boot twice causing it to tear, love my local Ford dealer because they replaced the whole CV axle under warranty.

What color is that on your Transit? Love it.

I don’t really understand why you would put a lift kit on a street van I know it’s all wheel drive but they’re junk. You can’t get them off camber at all. If you’re taking it off anything more than a logging road you’re just asking for a world of problems.

I like those wheels, what are the specifications?

Fantastic video. Thank you!!

Great video . I went crazy every time you called a nut a bolt . Went crazy about 30 times .

Thanks for the video. I’ve been toying with the idea of this upgrade for a while now and I always balk at the cost vs value proposition. It seems the biggest benefit from everything installed is the bigger/grippier tires. With the 245/75/16 do you still need the lift?

hey, what size wheels are those? are they factory size or bigger? would like to do the same set up as you

How do you like the falken 245/75 /16's? You have had them for several months.
I have the same van, same suspension upgrade running max gvw looking for new tires.

Excellent video, a question on this model (Ford Transit AWD) even Air Sprig (Air Lift brand) is placed on the Bumper stop, here comes my question, if we install this kit or another Vans compass topo 2.0, is an air spring compatible? I say it because of the height gained

Nate Another Great Job
Witch One did you use ?
Shock Tune Light / Mid 8500 OR Mid / Heavy Over 8500
Again thanks very much for all your Hard Work !!!!!

why does the shock mount have to be cut?maybe later change the suspension. how will he enter?

Excellent video greatly appreciate this. Clear with detailed steps. Cheers

❤🙌

According to the Ford Factory Manual...
Most all the fasteners you have worked on are not to be re used...

Why are some bolts one-time use?
Most OEMs have at least one example of a one-time-use fastener/part. The reason it is only good for one use can vary. For example, torque-to-yield bolts are designed to stretch during the torquing process. These fasteners cannot be reused because of the excess amount of stress that was caused during installation.Jun 4, 2021

Could it be worthwhile to replace the front struts while having it all apart?

Any trimming to get those 245/75/16 on? Rubbing?

Hey Nate n Steph, Great video again. Can you please give me an update on the front suspension lift as far as knocking and or sponginess now that you've completed it closer to a year now? I'm heading west to the back country soon and need your best opinion. Thanks so much guys. Mike

Hey Nate, this may be a silly question but did you buy 5 of the wheel sets for a spare? Wondering if the larger setup still fits under the van? I am hoping to not have to mount the spare on the back and keep it underneath. Also trying to keep costs down and if I did not need to buy 5, but was concerned if I did need to change it out driving on the original spare could harm the van. Thanks so much!!

Awesome kit, the shock bracket on these vans is awful, glad to see they considered that

would this increase the cargo weight limit as well?

Great video, Nate! The 2" lift kits can put angle constraints on the axle shaft and other components, leading to premature wear. Some lift kits, like WTD, seem to have addressed this problem. Do you have any comments on this? What would be the best 2" lift kit you would recommend if budget was not an issue? Thanks!

Nice! Now I just need to sell my trailer conversion & get a transit

Why didn’t you replace the front strut?