[divinezx9]

another curiosity, in europe, the last generation transit, there was a factory transit sport van with performance wheels and tires and a sport tuned suspension, racing stripes as well. will something like this happen with the new generation, even come to the states? on a similar note would anyone modify their transits suspension, performance or softer ride? will the suspensions on the transits be different between the cargo van and the wagon versions?

 

[Todd]

This is the most wonderful thing about the USA getting the same Transit as The UK. We can get all those tuning parts for our Transits. Evan if Ford doesn't sell them here you will be able to import from Europe. Todd

 

[VanMan]

Just make sure you reference to the Transit, and NOT the Transit Custom which is smaller than ours. They also get the Transit connect. All 3, We (USA) only get 2

 

[sparks]

Would be nice if Bilstiens/Koni's and stiff swaybars are available if needed. Also a big fan of strong/light wheels - looks are a distant second, a heavy duty forged aluminum would be ideal.

 

[desert]

Has anyone found some nice gas shocks to upgrade from the factory shocks ?

 

[orton]

I am curious why anyone wants to change the suspension. I have been impressed with the way my 2500 handles. I am not against making changes and did add a larger rear sway and tires to my sold Sprinter which definitely improved the handling. The Transit stock corners very well. Did get a quote from Ford for all the parts to add the passenger van rear sway bar. Do not think I will do it because it handles fine now. Maybe will after I add the 2000 lbs or so of conversion weight if I notice a major difference.

 

[pepo]

Mr. Orton.......excuse me for asking out of tune , but I just got my van and i want to know the metric bolt sizes for the three
ford installed nut / receivers along the walls without going through all of last years posts since the site does not seem to allow me to pose a question.
thank you and again,I have loved to read your (as well as others posts) over the past year before obtaining my new of the lot T350 H R Ecoboost 331 LS cargo van for stealth camper conversion.Peter

 

[orton]

Mr. Orton.......excuse me for asking out of tune , but I just got my van and i want to know the metric bolt sizes for the three
ford installed nut / receivers along the walls without going through all of last years posts since the site does not seem to allow me to pose a question.
thank you and again,I have loved to read your (as well as others posts) over the past year before obtaining my new of the lot T350 H R Ecoboost 331 LS cargo van for stealth camper conversion.Peter

Walls are 8mm. A 7/16-20NF bolt works in the D-Ring tapped holes. They are probably also metric. Many of the untapped wall holes are exactly the right size for a 1/4-20NC prebulbed inserts. McMaster-Carr has a simple $30.00 tool to install the inserts.

 

[ultane]

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Post deleted. Orton already answered the question.

 

[V37]

This is the most wonderful thing about the USA getting the same Transit as The UK. We can get all those tuning parts for our Transits. Evan if Ford doesn't sell them here you will be able to import from Europe. Todd

I don't share in your enthusiasm. Yes,...the accessories for the Europe Transit are great to look at on-line,...everything from stainless floor vents to very nice looking Front A Bars for 279 British Pounds, but the shipping is 120% of the cost.

I'd love to order a European Transit factory bumper with fog lights,...but the cost with shipping would likely be astronomical.

Interesting thing is,...the US has already built over 130,000 Transits,...far more than available in Europe.

Please,...anyone hearing of Transit accessories available in North America,...post about it in the Accessories Folder.