| In the world of automotive enthusiasts, there's | | | | van experience many seek out the help of a third |
| probably no more passionate than the 4x4 off-road | | | | party conversion shops to get just the right van |
| vehicle owner. These thrill seekers of the wilderness | | | | experience. |
| have a special desire for the rugged, indestructible | | | | These independent shops, made somewhat famous |
| vehicles that they drive. Many do most of the work | | | | by the reality shows on cable networks like MTV, are |
| themselves customizing a their four-wheel drive cars | | | | capable of creating some truly incredible works of art |
| and trucks to suit their own personalities. Such is the | | | | from the average, typical passenger van. As with any |
| case with the 4x4 cargo van lovers. Even though the | | | | four-wheel-drive setup, the conversion starts with |
| hobby of customizing a typical passenger van for | | | | the under suspension and lift equipment. The intention |
| off-road activities is not a new one, the surge in new | | | | is for these vans to be off-road capable, |
| van conversions to four-wheel-drive has seen an | | | | subsequently the suspension is an integral part of any |
| increase in recent years. | | | | four-wheel-drive vehicle conversion. |
| The models that are converted mostly are the Ford | | | | But the fun doesn't stop there as many optional |
| Econoline, Chevy Express, and Dodge Caravan, but | | | | accessories are worked into the 4x4 van conversion. |
| even many foreign made models are customized to | | | | Things like pop-ups on the roof, elaborate tow |
| suit the four-wheel-drive hobbyist owner. Off the | | | | packages, and RV style interiors, are just some of |
| showroom, the new models can come with a four | | | | the nifty tricks that the skilled customizers have |
| wheel track style drive, but this is not considered a | | | | worked into a four-wheel-drive cargo van conversion. |
| true 4x4 by many off road buffs. To get a real 4x4 | | | | |