RALLY DNA. TRANSIT READY.
Let’s be honest: you probably didn’t buy your van just to pound pavement. You bought it to get outta town — to hit the road less traveled, and find yourself somewhere deep in the backwoods, the high desert, or one of those dreamy spots far from the daily grind.
You’ve put the work in — and it's finally starting to feel like a comfortable place to spend time. The galley suits your needs, you’ve got your electric all squared away, and it feels like things are pretty much right where you want ‘em.
But every time you turn onto some dusty washboard road, your van reminds you of its true lineage: deep down, it’s still just a fancy delivery truck.
You feel the back-end wallow. You hear your gear rattling...endlessly. Before too long, your stock suspension starts heating up, fading out, and finally, hammering your spine.
This isn't a knock on your build—it’s a simple truth about the engineering limitations you’re fighting. And that’s why you need to stop thinking about bolt-ons and start thinking about a fundamental shift in control.
Introducing the Van Compass Inverted Monotube Rally Strut.
The Inverted Advantage
Forget everything you know about flimsy OEM components. We didn’t just make a bigger shock; we made it better by borrowing the engineering expertise of the racing world.
In a standard strut, the skinny, exposed piston shaft takes the full side load of every rock and rut you roll over. It bends. It wobbles. It eventually fails. It’s the Achilles’ heel of any heavy-duty application.
Our inverted design swaps that vulnerability for strength. We take the thickest, most durable part of the strut and mount it securely to the chassis. This keeps the heaviest, strongest components away from the destructive forces hitting the wheel.
Cool It, Man
We've been working with Falcon Shocks for years — a partnership that has elevated the adventure van world with countless premium suspension solutions. Our Inverted Rally Strut is the latest advancement in shock technology. We approached the R&D process with the knowledge that there's nothing that kills a shock faster than the heat generated from a 10,000-pound van hitting a bumpy trail. The moment a shock overheats, the oil foams, the damping disappears, and your smooth ride turns into a rodeo—what we call "shock fade." That's why we went big — with a gigantic 46mm piston and a huge oil capacity, which means more oil, more surface area, and more cooling. It’s simple physics applied ruthlessly to the needs of the gear-carrying explorer.
The bottom line? Whether you’re rolling out to one of your favorite mountain bike trails, taking the long road to that secret fishing spot, or just in need of an on-road handling upgrade to keep your heavy build stable in a crosswind, our strut delivers. It’s engineered to manage all that weight, all that gear, and all that heat without flinching.
Let’s Talk Tech
Here at Van Compass, we can talk specs all day, but the proof is in the handling. That said, we sat down with Rob Peterson (Lead Engineer) and Andy Knox (General Manager) for an exclusive deep dive into the engineering that makes our Inverted Rally Strut so special.
Our Inverted Monotube Rally Strut isn’t another Transit accessory. It's the core upgrade that makes every other modification you've made worthwhile. It is the key to pushing farther, faster, and more comfortably.
It’s time to retire the fleet van suspension and gear up for the adventures your Transit van was born for. We'll see you out there!
Ready to upgrade your Transit with the most advanced suspension solution on the market? CLICK HERE and enjoy the ride!