Ford E-Series 4x4 Conversion Vans

Pricing: $16,950+upgrades/mods base price**

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** Price increases for years 2021 and 2022 are primarily due to cost increases in design rather than an increase of parts and materials. We have had a 10-20% increase in the cost of our materials and have tried very hard to keep the numbers as tight as possible, but we have to keep the doors open if ya'll want vans done. We are constantly innovating and developing improvements, design and improvement do not rest here. 

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• Front Gearing Options

• 3.55, 3.73 No charge

• 4.10 Add $125

• 4.30 Requires 2013-2016 Axle(s), see below

• 4.56+ Requires custom build, see below 

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• Rear Gearing Options

• We offer re-gearing services for rear differentials and install various locking or limited-slip differentials in both front and rear axles. Pricing is quoted on a per-van basis and is subject to change until the booking is completed. 

• Typical re-gearing adds $1350-$1550, also a good time to add LSD or Locker. 

• Sterling swaps are available, though not needed for most people. These are quoted on a per-build basis. 

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• 2013+ Axle(s)

• Timberline offers 2013-2016 year axles as part of the conversion process. These axles have larger brake calipers and rotors, price-conscious solutions for Sterling swaps with factory E-lockers, and varied gear ratios. These axles are offered on a per-build basis. If it's just the front axle we're matching up with an existing van, a typical added cost to the build is $1200 for this upgrade. 

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Tire Sizes

• 5" Lift (Or most common) Recommended tire sizes 285 70 17 // 285 75 17 // 275 70 18, and 275 75 18. 

• 6" Lift Recommend tire sizes 315 70 17 // 35x12.50x17 // 35x12.50x18

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Wheels: OEM van wheels do not work after conversion, 16" wheels do not clear Superduty axle calipers. We have options for you to keep your 8x6.5" wheel pattern if it's absolutely necessary. Recommended wheel size 17" or 18", wheel pattern 8x170. Best-looking offsets range from +6 to -6. -6 to -18 offsets require fender flares for practical usage. Zero offset wheels can often be done without flares

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Timeframe

• Approx 2-3 week turn around (for conversion alone)

• Scheduling varies, call for details

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Additional Price Modifiers

• Cost modifiers

• -6.0 Liter diesel vans require oil filter re-articulation kit +$595

• -Older 4R100/E40D Gas + 7,3 Liter vans require electronic ratio adapter +$315 installed

• -4R100/E40D vans (common on 7.3 and older vans) +$1,700 transmission cost (Gas V10/ V8),  $2,100 7.3

• -4R75 vans (common on 5.4 and 4.6 vans) +$1,600 transmission rebuild cost, $800 for adapters only syle.

• -2011+ gasoline-powered vans require additional fuel tank location modifications +$600

• -Sliding door vans require custom hinge +$600 

• -Dual rear wheel vehicles may require additional wheel adapters, 8x170, 8x6.5, 8x200 patterns available, +$435

• -Cutaway units with tail-shaft-mounted parking brakes require significant additional expense. 

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• Gen 3 Vans

• We have limited experience with the 3rd gen builds, but we've manufactured specific components that are required for the differences including a machined flange mount for a double Kardan driveshaft that harmonizes with the C6 trans and BW1356 t-case, custom speedo cable, brake line mods, and a varied track bar bracket for the frame. There's probably a little more work to be done on a custom transmission cross-member and better sway bar options, but that's pretty easy stuff. We estimate that the additional cost to convert a standard Gen 3 van with the C6 transmission will be $1500 more than our standard conversion. If you have one, let's chat. 

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• Upgrades - We have integrated many optioned details into our standard builds, but we do have a handful of upgrades should you choose. 

• - OE Ford parts upgrade - many OE parts currently used in build, OE Ford parts upgrade includes: Motorcraft calipers and caliper brackets, brake rotors, brake pads, left and right lower and upper tie rods, drag link. $650

• -Leaf spring option for Ford rear axles in lieu of lift blocks +$1595-2100 vehicle dependent

• -Hellwig 7718 sway bar, is a heavy-duty sway bar that keeps vans more stable in the wind, quick disconnect sway bar links are available if you plan to spend a lot of time off-road. Upgrade cost is $345

• -Warn hub lockouts. Your van will come with factory lockouts, the Warn hub lockout is a smoother operating nicer looking brand new option. Upgrade cost is $415

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•  Coilover Vans - We have built several Coilover conversion vans using the same D-60 Superduty axles we've used for years. This process has been a lot like starting a totally new conversion, but the results are fantastic. The ride quality is vastly improved both on and off-road, steering is responsive, in short, you sort of just forget you're driving a 4x4 van.

• Recently, we have partnered with Elka Suspension from Quebec who is a forerunner in the high-end suspension market and very well known for their Toyota Application components. We have been working closely with their engineering department designing coil-over components specifically for van usage, both for the styles of driving most commonly exhibited by our 4x4 van customers as well as the weight distribution and placement on the vehicle as it pertains to 4x4 E-series vans. 

• Moving forward, we hope our Coilover conversions will move front and center, as with our coil spring suspensions we have been known for meticulously dialing the designs into OEM grade or better. 

• We are poised to provide the finest riding/driving solid axle conversion vans on the market and are currently offering Coilover conversions on E-series vans as well as custom-designed rear Elka shocks for the same vans. 

• The nature of the conversion requires substantially more work, higher dollar components including the shocks themselves, as well as many other modifications to our original conversion design. Due to these modifications and components, conversions are more expensive. There are additional options with each of these that are customer-specific, so as a ballpark, these conversions run about $25,000 without wheels/tires. 

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Additional Work

•    Upfitting and reconditioning is available, we currently handle everything but pop-tops. 

•    Shop rates:

  • Standard work $115 / hr - Work completed on Timberline-ordered parts, and/or while van in for conversion

  • Outside service $135 / hr - Outside work/parts brought to Timberline, consultation-intensive-problem-solving

  • Custom fab $150 /hr - Custom fabrication and specialty work including electrical/mech problem diag, retro fitment, and 1-off solutions

For more information on how the conversion process works, visit the CONVERT MY VAN page.