Yes a Transit can handle cross axle fun

[1leglance]

I have not finished the interior of my SEMA build Transit but I wanted to get out for some day trip learning so I understand how it handles off road.
Quadvan does a great job on the conversion, the front diff is a Raptor 8.8 unit and the stock Ford 9.75 rear is plenty strong.
Eaton TruTracs front and rear seem to work well and the Ecoboost puts out plenty of torque at a decently low rpm for off road use.
Watch me lift a few tires in the air...
All questions welcome.

 

[RVflyfish]

I'm surprised how capable that thing is. Looks like the TruTracs help a lot. Kudos, pretty tough setup you have going here.

 

[Len.Barron]

trutracs are awesome LS diffs...you just need to know to give them some brake bias when you are peg-legging..

 

[1leglance]

I'm surprised how capable that thing is. Looks like the TruTracs help a lot. Kudos, pretty tough setup you have going here.

I have been really happy with the van, the Ecoboost is such a great motor with the powerband where it is and the fun of the turbos.

trutracs are awesome LS diffs...you just need to know to give them some brake bias when you are peg-legging..

It is something new to learn after years of air lockers....but that is just an excuse to go out and play more often.

 

[Overland Expo]

Great video and nice hat! Keep it up, we are loving the new rig!

 

[1leglance]

Great video and nice hat! Keep it up, we are loving the new rig!

Thanks,
I will have it with me when I volunteer at West and the new Colorado event, it will be fun to share ideas with all the cool people that always show up at OX