We have a vid coming out stating Ford should have called it the "Transit Outback". $12k, or something like that? for an AGM battery, Plastic Fenders, hockey pucks and... clearance lights. You'd def. be better off spending that money on the aftermarket to make the Transit a more capable adventure van.
@@Noisycowonline Trail package includes options that can be added to the regular transit (HID headlights, 12" display, dual batteries, keyless entry, push start, etc). If you are to add those options to the regular transit it would cost you about $7k. So trail off-road add-ons cost about $5k.
@@Artmac375 Awe correct, I just meant the WHOLE trail package is $12k. $5k would definitely be better spent on non-OEM suspension, tire upgrades - thank.
If what you're showing us and saying is accurate then to spend the additional $12,000 to get the "Trail" package is ludicrous. The vital parts, tranny, radiator, etc that you pointed out got lowered so ground clearance is the same as if you buy a regular Transit. Didn't anyone in ford's engineering department see this? Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you for the video and explanation of what they did. I watched the other video from Vandoit where they compared a Q-lift van to the Trail Transit. My initial thoughts was the Trail Transit lift was better. However now I see some other drawbacks of the Trail Transit lift. That intercooler drop and extra body cladding has me thinking it might not be the best route either. It's great that we have more options but in the end nothing is really a great option. The passenger side short axle shaft is still our nemesis. I just want some better shocks and about 1" of lift. Keep everything as close to stock as possible and run some Falken Wildpeak A/TW4 in a 243/75/16 ( 30.3 x 9.8 ) vs the stock of 235/65/16 ( 28.1 x 9.4 ). Any status on when your new front shocks will come out?
Im glad I ordered a Cargo if I don't have enough clearance for my needs then ill look into getting a lift. This doesn't seem like a lift. Its just the body is higher and that sounds like a negative.
It shouldn't, but you would want to clarify that with the dealer doing your service work. That's just not a guarantee we can make for you though, ultimately the dealer can try to refuse what they want.
The centre of gravity becomes higher, although he is saying lowered to everything, in relation to the road the main body has become higher and all the associated parts have remained the same height, the spacers have created a body lift
Don't pick it up, buy a regular cargo & do the lift kit, "Transit Trail" sounds lame & expensive. I have a 22 AWD cargo, I've done some stuff to it, lift & tires being one. I waited a year for mine & they charged an extra 4K from the time I ordered, I was pissed but bought it anyway, I got the turbo.
They really didn't have a choice, details on the lift were very limited. Even the Qlift details are/were very limited. They still won't sell that kit (only authorized dealer) cuz they are afraid it will get copied. They charge an arm and a leg for some metal drop brackets. Cost to produce these parts is maybe $300 bucks. They have R&D time invested but what they are charging is excessive...at least IMOP.
