So whats the future?

[broncobowsher]

Well aware. But, not exactly ready for production. To my knowledge there's no ABS, traction control, etc. Not that we want traction control but in order for us to make a conversion or sell kits they can't have the dash lit up like an x-mas tree.

Just order up the axles with tone rings. The aftermarket is well aware of how to make a tone ring work with custom axles these days. That will fix the ABS, traction control, and issues like that. That will get the straight axle part of it working easy enough.
The engine side of it, Cummins did the custom work for Ian, they sell the engine, they can tell you what needs to be done. It should be little more then a slight rework of Titan harness.
Or do the Fred approach and stick an Allison transmission behind the engine with an Atlas and make it all run stand alone (Mad Maxxis).

 

[ujoint]

Just order up the axles with tone rings. The aftermarket is well aware of how to make a tone ring work with custom axles these days. That will fix the ABS, traction control, and issues like that. That will get the straight axle part of it working easy enough.
The engine side of it, Cummins did the custom work for Ian, they sell the engine, they can tell you what needs to be done. It should be little more then a slight rework of Titan harness.
Or do the Fred approach and stick an Allison transmission behind the engine with an Atlas and make it all run stand alone (Mad Maxxis).

Wish it was that easy! We don't know how it will behave even with tone rings and sensors, need to get one here and run experiments to see what it does. And see what the Nissan ABS sensors look like and how they mount. It can be hard to get companies to jump on board with projects like this unless they see a big market (JKs, etc) I'll talk to Ian and see why he didn't run the ABS. I have questions, especially since he had factory support on the project.

 

[Pinnacle Campers]

Am I the only person who has searched for superchargers for the 2v V10 several times? haha

Your search is over.....looks like a "Worse fuel mileage kit" to me. lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ford-v10-6-...er-/332081498205?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

 

[Haf-E]

The issue with the ABS and traction control is usually due to the addition of the transfer case and its low gear selection - the computer see the engine/transmission speeds versus the wheel speeds and thinks something is wrong - on go all the lights and perhaps into a "limp" mode - at least that is the issue with Sprinter van conversions. Getting or making the correct tone wheels is the easy part - but it doesn't solve the real issues sometimes.

Check out the Van Compass or any of the White Feather Sprinter Conversion thread for examples. I think I heard that the Ford Transit is more tolerant - so perhaps it doesn't have the same "nanny" systems in place.

 

[Haf-E]

Looks like those guys do the full sized Transit as well:

http://www.extremfahrzeuge.com/ford-transit-4x4.html

 

[Timjim]

What IFS are they putting under there? Same as Quigley? but it looks a bit higher.

 

[mgmetalworks]

that's a Euro Transit 4x4. Same strut-style suspension as US models.

 

[Haf-E]

Its probably about the same as Quigley's - they do offer a rear diff lock - but the price is high:

NEW! Differential lock 100% rear axle incl. Installation € 2.990,00

http://www.extremfahrzeuge.com/ford-transit-4x4/extrem-kit-die-preise.html

 

[Timjim]

Do I read that right as being about 4600 bucks for the conversion + options??

They do some very cool vehicles!!

 

[mgmetalworks]

Its probably about the same as Quigley's - they do offer a rear diff lock - but the price is high:

NEW! Differential lock 100% rear axle incl. Installation € 2.990,00

http://www.extremfahrzeuge.com/ford-transit-4x4/extrem-kit-die-preise.html

Rear axles in Transits are the Sterling 9.75. Some parts are interchangeable with the F150 Sterling 9.75 including the lockers and gears. The brakes and outer housings are much different but the center sections are the same.

 

[wjeeper]

Wow that's a bad location for a cooler!

 

[Bbasso]

Wow that's a bad location for a cooler!

Yeah no joke, I would have filled that thing with mud and smash it a few times already and I only have a stock rwd wheel drive van!

 

[klp42]

That Euro front bumper is sharp, too bad it doesn't make it to the states.

I wonder if it is not compliant or Ford just wants us to suffer. The US version is huge!

 

[proper4wd]

Why do some of you have some prejudice against the Nissan NV platform?

 

[Bbasso]

NV platform is cool, I don't like Nissan... I do like the Datsuns of the past tho.