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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from Anton Reinhold in Operation Adventure Transit   
    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!



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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from Wex in Operation Adventure Transit   
    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!



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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from Wex in Operation Adventure Transit   
    WEEKEND PROJECT!
    This weekend I spray painted my steelies black. OOOhhhhh shiny!
    BEFORE

    AFTER

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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Operation Adventure Transit   
    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!
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Operation Adventure Transit   
    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!



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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Operation Adventure Transit   
    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
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Operation Adventure Transit   
    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!
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Operation Adventure Transit   
    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)

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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Operation Adventure Transit   
    Thanks for your help!
    I have these on order (Part number 5TABB)
    http://www.svcustoms.com/i-6233118-aries-offroad-5tabb-aluminum-light-mounting-tab.html

    As well as the stubby Aries pushbar.
    http://www.svcustoms.com/i-6303880-aries-offroad-1113001-push-bar.html

    Now just need to decide on some lights....
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Operation Adventure Transit   
    Thanks for adding the Aires bumper. It looks good and mounts to all the factory points (Perfect). However, It doesn't look like there are any mounting points for driving lights. Have you added lights to yours? This seems like the only solution for mounting lights on the Aires bar:
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Operation Adventure Transit   
    Mission 3- Operation Road Less Traveled.
    My battle with creating a Lifted Ford Transit.
    When I purchased the van I knew lifting the Transit would be difficult. Many people lower their Transit, which looks great, but I've been down that road before; I decided to take the road less traveled. I previously had a Subaru that was lowered, making it difficult to go on road trips and off road. The Transit only has and inch less ground clearance then a Ranger See Transit vs. Ranger. So I figured a 1inch lift wouldn't be too extreme. I decided to start with the front to see if I could level out the front and rear end of the vehicle.
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    There were three options that could work.
    1) Strut spacers, AKA Saggy Butt spacers in the Subaru community.
    A spacer is placed on top of the strut tophat raising the vehicle
    STATUS:ABANDONED
    2) Spring Spacers
    A spacer is placed on top of the spring raising the vehicle
    STATUS:NO APPLICATION SPECIFIC, PART MEASUREMENTS TAKEN
    3) Coilovers or Coilover Sleeves
    Such as Ground Control
    STATUS: EXPENSIVE AND NO APPLICATION SPECIFIC PART
    May explore an à la carte kit.
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    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")


    First Transit Connect with All Terrians?
    205 / 70 R15 Yokohama Geolander A /T installed on the Transit Connect

    I'll keep this forum updated on the progress of Operation: Adventure Transit.
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Operation Adventure Transit   
    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:

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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Operation Adventure Transit   
    Mission 4- Operation Infinite Horizon.
    Aires Light bar installed with lighting attachment 5TABB
    (Special thanks to 103west43rd for this )

    So many wires!

    Hella 700FF driving lights installed

    Hella 500FF fog lights installed

    More pictures coming soon! :bandance:
    I'll keep this forum updated on the progress of Operation: Adventure Transit.
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Operation Adventure Transit   
    Mission 2- Operation Rolling Thunder.
    Driving through Palm Springs on the way to Joshua Tree I noticed that having two speakers wasn't ideal for road tripping.
    The aftermarket system that was installed in the car was terrible, so an upgrade was in order.
    I took my transit over to Best Buy before Christmas break to have my friend install a system and make a custom box that wouldn't
    compromise the utility of my new toy.

    Kicker DX500 AMP Installed where the 3rd row windows would be.


    Kicker COMP 10" subwoofer Tucked out of the way in a custom sub-box.

    Kicker KS693 Speakers Mounted in the back doors.

    Pioneer Headunit

    Finished

    I'll keep this forum updated on the progress of Operation: Adventure Transit.
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in larger tires to increase ground clearance   
    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
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in larger tires to increase ground clearance   
    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")



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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from operating engineer O/O in Fuel Mileage Display   
    Sticky this!
    Sticky This!
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from robertlane in Operation Adventure Transit   
    Look what came in the mail today....


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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from fswerks transit in Operation Adventure Transit   
    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!
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from fswerks transit in Operation Adventure Transit   
    Thanks for adding the Aires bumper. It looks good and mounts to all the factory points (Perfect). However, It doesn't look like there are any mounting points for driving lights. Have you added lights to yours? This seems like the only solution for mounting lights on the Aires bar:
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from fswerks transit in Operation Adventure Transit   
    Mission 4- Operation Infinite Horizon.
    Aires Light bar installed with lighting attachment 5TABB
    (Special thanks to 103west43rd for this )

    So many wires!

    Hella 700FF driving lights installed

    Hella 500FF fog lights installed

    More pictures coming soon! :bandance:
    I'll keep this forum updated on the progress of Operation: Adventure Transit.
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    Bikesnbreakdowns got a reaction from Old Country Woodworks in Operation Adventure Transit   
    Look what came in the mail today....


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