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I just hooked a switch into the interior. The Transit has been doing well! It would be really difficult to lift. FSWORKSTRANSIT welded up a spacer to get a 2in lift. I haven't figured out another way to get the front end up yet

Sticky this! Sticky This!

Primary Visions-there is a hookup so you can use the factory wheel controls. It works awesome! Old Country- PM'd You!

Look what came in the mail today....

Will, Your a gentlemen and a scholar. Make sure you post your build on here, I'm looking forward to see what a former Subie owner can do to transform one of these things!

Based on the revs per mile, my speedo / MPG should be about 5.9% off. As far as MPG goes 20mpg (21.2 corrected for tires) all city driving, lots of hills

I was able to get out of the office last weekend for a little camp trip down to South Carlsbad State Beach. It's nice to finally have a car with space! 2 surfboards 2 bikes and all my camp equiptment and firewood fit in no problem! I was even able to set up my hammock off one of the upper tow hooks and attach it to a tree for a nice relaxing sunset!

Checking out each OEM's Mobility Programs would be a good place to start for anyone looking for a conversion. https://www.fordmobilitymotoring.com/reimbursement.mob http://www.toyotamobility.com/ http://automobiles.honda.com/information/mobility-assistance.aspx

Push Bar Installed! Thanks 103west43rd! http://www.svcustoms.com/i-6233118-aries-offroad-5tabb-aluminum-light-mounting-tab.html http://www.svcustoms.com/i-6303880-aries-offroad-1113001-push-bar.html

The ARB awning is a lot cheaper, still requires a roof rack though http://store.arbusa.com/Search.aspx?k=awning

It has definitely been a hassle thus far, but I think I'm almost there :banvictory: I just need to see now if its worth investing in the fixed costs to make a marketable part, or if I should just have a kit handmade for my self

Pursuing my original goal of making the Transit Connect the ultimate vehicle for adventure I ran into a snag… The front end is just too low & there are no solutions on the market to lift the Transit Connect. After trying a number of options I think I have come up with a solution. However, making this part requires some custom CNC work and that isn’t cheap. I’d like to gauge interest on who is also thinking about lifting their transit. So, please help me out and complete this survey. With this preliminary research I will decide if a lift kit is worth creating and selling. Any comments below are always appreciated.

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I just installed the Yokohama Geolanders in 205 70 R15, No rubbing and gained an inch of clearance in the front! Before shots: (Front) 7" clearance on front bumper 3.5" of fender / wheel gap After shots: (Tires) 8" clearance on front bumper ( +1") 2.75" of fender / wheel gap (-.5")

Oh yah, The Adventure Transit puts the AT in 205 / 70 R15 Yokohama Geolander A /T BEFORE AFTER

This Low?

WEEKEND PROJECT! This weekend I spray painted my steelies black. OOOhhhhh shiny! BEFORE AFTER

Hey Guys, here is my audio set up:

No pop-ups but there are these

Hey Mike, I plan on using the Transit for an escape from Suburbia vehicle also. Is it going to be a do anything go anywhere vehicle? No. But, it does have tons of room & gets great mileage. Exactly what you need to get away on the cheap. I was tired of going on a Surf trip, and missing a great Mountain Biking spot only because I didn't have room for all the equipment. Just want it to get me where I need to go and if it gets too rough, I can always walk or ride my bike from there. As for the battery and inverter, I'm more of a minimalist and being that I'm also far from being retired from my 9-5, don't see my self traveling in this thing for more then 5 nights at a time. The transit has been amazing but if your planning in spending an extended time on the road and off the road (I know I would if I was retired) and still want the amenities of home, you can't go wrong with a sportsmobile. I'd definitely consider buying one if I had a daily driver to through in the mix. PM me your website, I'd love to check out your shots. Thanks for following my progress, it's going to be interesting to see how this thing will turn out!

Just an idea; this would be an easy way to turn traction control on and off with out having to pull the fuse to do it. DIY: http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2986002 Plug & Play http://www.rv-partsplus.com/home/accessories/

I purchased my Hella 1000FF kit from Susquehanna MotorSports for my Subaru. They are awesome! I have some Urethane Mudflaps I purchased from them that may need to go onto the Transit as well. AND they are a Team Dynamics Dealer. 15" 5x108 custom rally wheels would look amazing & be indestructible on the vehicle. So, it's ok I don't work for them and I'm an evangelist too!

Attempting Option 2 Coilspring spacer: I purchased some 20mm Ford Focus spring spacers fromTH Motorsports made by ST Suspension. Let's see if they fit.... Looks like these are for a 2.5in coilover set up. It did however, give me an opportunity to take some measurements:

Attempting Option 1 Strut Spacer I purchased a sheet of 1" HDPE Made a template and shaped the HDPE with a router, jigsaw and drill. Problem #1 Strut tophat bolts are too short, and are unable to be removed. So the spacer would need to be designed like this: Problem #2 Even if the spacer was designed as above, the strut would be too long to go back into the spindle. Edit: May revisit this using a Focus Camber Plate. (Solves Problem #1)