The Chevy Express was a workhorse, but GM discontinued it. Finding one worth converting is getting harder every year. Here is why the Ford Transit with a Quigley 4x4 conversion is the modern standard — and why it outperforms the Express in every measurable way.
If you are searching for a Chevy Express van 4WD conversion, you want off-road capability in a full-size van. The problem is GM discontinued the Express — parts, service, and resale value will all decline. The modern standard for 4x4 van builds is the Ford Transit with a Quigley 4x4 conversion. It gives you 81 inches of standing room (vs 62 in the Express), modern safety, better fuel economy, and a nationwide service network. OZK Customs in Fayetteville, Arkansas is one of only 7 authorized Quigley Q-Lift installers in the United States. We build complete 4x4 adventure vans with a fixed pricing menu.
GM discontinued the Chevy Express. Parts availability will decline, dealer support will fade, and resale values will drop. Building a $50,000+ conversion on a discontinued platform is risky.
The Express maxes out at 62 inches of interior height — even the extended roof version. You cannot stand up. The Ford Transit High Roof gives you 81 inches. That is 19 inches of difference and the ability to actually live in the vehicle.
The Express uses a body-on-frame design from the 1990s. The Transit, Sprinter, and ProMaster use modern unibody construction with better fuel economy, better safety ratings, better ride quality, and better noise insulation.
The industry standard for professional 4x4 van conversion. True 4WD with low range, engineered specifically for the Transit platform. Thousands of units in service. OZK Customs is one of only 7 authorized Quigley Q-Lift installers in the US.
The Transit High Roof gives you full standing room — cook, change, move around. The Express never could. This single difference transforms a camping vehicle into a livable space.
Ford dealers are everywhere. Parts are available today and will be for decades. The Transit is Ford's commercial workhorse — they are not discontinuing it.
4x4 conversion, suspension lift, interior build, electrical, climate — all from one shop with fixed pricing. No coordinating three different vendors.
Technically yes, but GM has discontinued the Express. Parts will become harder to find, fewer shops will work on them, and resale value will decline. For a new 4WD van build, the Ford Transit with Quigley 4x4 is the modern standard.
The Ford Transit is the most popular cargo van platform in the US. It offers more interior height (81 inches vs 62), better fuel economy, modern safety features, and extensive aftermarket support including the Quigley 4x4 conversion system.
Yes — the Quigley system on a Transit gives you true 4WD with low range on a modern platform with 81 inches of standing room. The Express has less interior height, worse fuel economy, and no long-term parts support since discontinuation.
OZK Customs prices all Quigley installations from a fixed pricing menu. The cost depends on your Transit configuration. Contact us for specific pricing — no hourly rates, no surprises.