winmag4582001

Providing I can find a way around the little obstacles, It will be more for looks than off road capability. If I succeed, it will be a cool looking little van. If I fail, no one will know. Thank you for the info on the longevity of the TC. Subaru's, E350, Astro and Express's can be hacked on, welded, beat on and still run forever. If I can find a template cheap enough I'll go for it. I'll keep this forum posted on the progress.

I'll be doing the fabrication myself. Done quite a few subarus in the past and the new Transit is unibody and a lift is fairly straight forward and cheaper than the older I-Beam style Econolines. I located a 2010 TC with 175k at a reasonable price. I was looking at a 2018 TC and the rear suspension is a much simpler design than the older leaf and bar design. Like all FWD systems, my limitation will be the front CV's, but even those can be modified, at a significant cost.... My biggest concern will be modifying the stearing shaft. If I can get a good setup done on an older one then I'll upgrade to a newer base and lift it. If I get into this project and it proves to be a waste, I didn't want to be stuck with a TC sitting in the shop that's basically crusher material. I wouldn't hesitate a single second at buying a 2010 E350 with 175k, they'll easily go to 300k, but never really being around the TC, I'm kinda wondering if 175k is at the end of its lifespan... Thanks for your reply

Hello all Background, I've done many E350 builds. They are tough as hell and last forever with minimal maintenance. Looking at buying a older TC and fabricating a subframe lift and adding larger tires ect. Before I start, I'm curious as to the longevity of the TC vs the E350/Transit platform. Nobody on Sportmobile/Expedition Forum have any info on the TC. I'm assuming that the TC is running a form of Mazda motor/trans? Anyone getting a reliable 200k+ miles out of these little vans? Pricing a used TC vs the same year full size van, the TC seems expensive. IMO Any info is appreciated. I have searched the threads but am not coming across any direct answers as to common problems and/or highlights.