Full size 4x4 van with w/c lift?

RSieck · 02-02-2010, 12:18 PM

Can this be done? Just tossing around this idea of finding a fullsize diesel van, kinda for fun. Would a 4x4 sit up to high for a regular lift? Or are all lifts adjustable to a point?

WolfeMan · 02-02-2010, 12:25 PM

I met a guy at Nissan Pavilion during a Buffett concert who had a Ford E350 4x4 with a lift out the side door. He had a big lift on the van itself, and 33" tires. The van was badass and also had a flat screen TV. The guy was obviously loaded, said everything cost him $70k to do to make it accessible and for the lift. He also had one of the IBot wheelchairs. I wish I had taken pic's of the van. But to answer your question, YES it can be done, but it's pricey.

SCI-Nurse · 02-02-2010, 12:30 PM

I know several people who have done Sprinters...how big do you want?

(KLD)

-scott- · 02-02-2010, 12:44 PM

RSieck · 02-02-2010, 02:10 PM

I've seen the sprinters, but I don't want/like the height of the body. Basically looking at something like a e350 with 285 tires. Right now I'm just brainstorming ideas. That and to make mother happy. She doesn't like the truck I drive now and having to transfer in/out of it.... lol

LooseCannon · 02-02-2010, 02:25 PM

Shouldn't be an issue. I suggest contacting a wheelchair conversion company or read the lift spec sheets from Braun or similar manufacture.

PeteShick · 02-02-2010, 04:31 PM

http://www.quigley4x4.com/
A quad friend of mine has one of these with a lift.
The Sportsmobile is based in a Quigley.

imkitch · 02-03-2010, 10:07 AM

We could do it. Check out www.goshichi.com

RSieck · 02-03-2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imkitch

We could do it. Check out www.goshichi.com

Only way I would do that to a truck is if it was a Ford!!

Does the drivers door still open? Its a neat design, but the conversion isn't for me.

Sean Post · 02-03-2010, 02:57 PM

I've looked into this and 4x4 vans are way expensive. Quigley does all the Ford conversions and it adds 10 to 15 thousand to the price of the van. I've been thinking of buying a diesel E250 and just getting a 6" lift, bigger tires, and a winch. Check out these websites.

http://actionvansuspension.com/
http://www.jflamecustoms.com/
http://www.nicollracingonlinestore.com/ford-vans.html
http://www.boulderoffroadvans.com/

02-02-2010, 12:18 PM	#1
RSieck Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 773	Full size 4x4 van with w/c lift? Can this be done? Just tossing around this idea of finding a fullsize diesel van, kinda for fun. Would a 4x4 sit up to high for a regular lift? Or are all lifts adjustable to a point? __________________ T8/9 (2-24-06) IOWA

02-02-2010, 12:25 PM	#2
WolfeMan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bealeton, Virginia Posts: 1,333	I met a guy at Nissan Pavilion during a Buffett concert who had a Ford E350 4x4 with a lift out the side door. He had a big lift on the van itself, and 33" tires. The van was badass and also had a flat screen TV. The guy was obviously loaded, said everything cost him $70k to do to make it accessible and for the lift. He also had one of the IBot wheelchairs. I wish I had taken pic's of the van. But to answer your question, YES it can be done, but it's pricey. __________________ Larry ------ Visit - The Wolfe Pit Channel

02-02-2010, 02:10 PM	#5
RSieck Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 773	I've seen the sprinters, but I don't want/like the height of the body. Basically looking at something like a e350 with 285 tires. Right now I'm just brainstorming ideas. That and to make mother happy. She doesn't like the truck I drive now and having to transfer in/out of it.... lol __________________ T8/9 (2-24-06) IOWA

02-02-2010, 02:25 PM	#6
LooseCannon Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: PA, USA Posts: 1,084	Shouldn't be an issue. I suggest contacting a wheelchair conversion company or read the lift spec sheets from Braun or similar manufacture. __________________ Accessible Suburban Project Bagged 68 Chevy Truck Project Accessible Baby Crib

02-02-2010, 04:31 PM	#7
PeteShick Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 545	4x4 vans http://www.quigley4x4.com/ A quad friend of mine has one of these with a lift. The Sportsmobile is based in a Quigley.

02-02-2010, 12:30 PM	#3
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,324	I know several people who have done Sprinters...how big do you want? (KLD)

02-02-2010, 12:44 PM	#4
-scott- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 9,527

02-03-2010, 10:07 AM	#8
imkitch Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 103	We could do it. Check out www.goshichi.com

02-03-2010, 02:57 PM	#10
Sean Post Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LaVernia, Texas Posts: 145	I've looked into this and 4x4 vans are way expensive. Quigley does all the Ford conversions and it adds 10 to 15 thousand to the price of the van. I've been thinking of buying a diesel E250 and just getting a 6" lift, bigger tires, and a winch. Check out these websites. http://actionvansuspension.com/ http://www.jflamecustoms.com/ http://www.nicollracingonlinestore.com/ford-vans.html http://www.boulderoffroadvans.com/ __________________ "I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man" The Dude

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