ford transit quadvan 4x4 conversion

All limitations aside, doesn't this QV conversion look pretty low underneath?

There is no delay in power delivery due to the front and rear being mechanically linked.On a Sprinter, pushing the 4×4 button engages the front driveline, but does not lock the front driveline to the rear.

I have a 2008 315 4×4 sprinter From new it was the worst 4×4 system Ive ever come across. This makes taking a heavy RV type vehicle over bumpy trails safer for the contents and the occupants.I’ll be interested to see what happens to performance when an additional 3000 pounds of RV is added to the van.Clearance was improved by 2 inches from the lift, and .5 inches from the tires. Campers.

Axle blocks significantly increase axle wrap. Quigley, out of Manchester, Pennsylvania and Quadvan out of Portand, Oregon both do 4×4 conversions on Ford Transit vans.

!Thank you, I appreciate the thoughtful comment. In order to get a reasonable driveshaft angle, the transfer case is clocked down.

Its engine is still direct injection, right? Modified the k frame to fit the various 4wd components.Replaced the steering knuckle with their proprietary knuckle, shifting the knuckle position from behind the hub centerpoint to in front of the hub centerpoint.

Here’s an No matter what you drive, use common sense and be sure to carry adequate recovery gear.

Enjoy that van, and maybe we’ll bump into one another running up and down I-80.Ordered a stock 170″ Sprinter 4×4 that I plan to DIY before I ran into this article.
A change to bigger sizes on the Transit will void the Ford warranty.

The Sprinter’s 4×4 system has some serious limitations in slick terrain, such as ice, snow, or mud.

Ford Transits and Econolines in 4x4. We offer to our customers in the Portland Oregon area and beyond an exceptional selection of Ford fleet vehicles including new and used commercial vans, 4x4 vans, 4x4 Ford vans, Quigley Vans, and many other products classified as a 4x4 … Adisa, his wife, while very knowledgeable, is running the business side of things.

We created the 1st 4×4 Conversion kit for the Ford E series in 2007 using the 99-04 F series axles and continue to develop new product with quality and durability as our main objectives.

Tough call!It is a tough call. Even the upgrade from a Porsche 911 Carrera to a Carerra 4 (the AWD version) “only” costs $6,000 versus the Sprinter’s $7,800…the latter offering the least feature-equipped system of any 4×4 ever made! Take care!

Quadvan converts my 2019 Ford Transit Cargo Van to four wheel drive. The latter is common to ANY gasoline direct-injected engine, not just the Ford. I’m content with being able to get unstuck out of sand at the beach or up a slick, muddy hill is about all I hope to ever get into. Having read various reviews online it would appear that the Volkeswagon Crafter 4 motion is a more capable AWD vehicle, as they offer a rear lock differential option, plus you don’t need to slow down to engage the AWD system.I much prefer a system like that found in the Crafter and would have bought it in a heartbeat if it were available here in the U.S.Great article. It’s still a long, wide, tall, and heavy vehicle, but within those constraints the 4wd adds a great deal of opportunity.Shifting was solid and straightforward after some practice.

I’ll gladly send you the photo I have from when I crawled under both a Sprinter 2WD and a Transit RWD with a measuring tape. Thank you again Our Kara Van! Quadvan hasn’t stopped at the Econoline. The backup proximity indicator gave a number of false alarms, although it did alert me to actual potential issues as well.The stock suspension performed adequately. Ive climbed some hills in my 4Runner with the rear differential locked, made it to the top and realized later I never had it in 4WD.

Others have resorted to the dealership network where they are told it is either normal or some have had transfercase replacements with varying levels of success. Wheelchair Vans. The front driveshaft tubes are cut to fit the Transit. I’d like Oberigner to make a 4wd system for the 4 cylinder Sprinters and offer it here in the US. Ford now has a direct ship code for QuadVans so now we can direct the Transit from the plant directly to them so you don't have to come to Matt Ford to get your Transit then get a scheduled upfit for your 4x4 conversion. But so far the 2WD has not held me back one bit.

If the vehicle lasts 300-500,000 KM, I’ll be happy, as every vehicle I’ve owned (Toyota, GMC diesels, Ford diesels, Nissan, Chev Surburban), ALL FALL APART and are prone to become scrap after 250,000km…. There was never any moment where I felt that the 2WD would suddenly swing around. It is transferable to a new owner, as long as the new owner signs the terms and conditions.There have been reports online of owners encountering warranty issues, and of Quadvan honoring the warranty with a minimum of fuss.Quadvan has been in business for many years, with thousands of vehicles currently on the road (mostly Ford Econolines). I had to change my weekend plans and missed out on a day of snow. I was wondering if I possibly made a mistake by getting a 2WD Mercedes Benz Sprinter, but, now after reading this, I know that I obviously don’t need it and it’s not desirable.

In any event, thank you for the feedback and kind words! Any opinions?Greg, the aspects of the Sprinter 4×4 system that limit it offroad–the 35/65 torque split, non-locking center diff, etc., aren’t as big of a disadvantage for use in the snow. I was able to reach them at key points in the process – such as scheduling the van drop off, finalizing the work to be done, and picking up the van.

Gear reduction is only 1.42:1, which makes it the highest-geared transfer case in any production vehicle sold in the U.S. Before you bemoan the lack of a low range transfer case in the Transit, just know that its 10-speed transmission gives it gear reduction close to that of the Sprinter. Owner’s manual warns about idling and short trips.2) All of that is the real achilles heel of the sprinter. this makes the four wheel drive system work like a true 4×4. I’m wondering how they achieve that. Ford Transits and Econolines in 4x4 Next time, I would probably cinch down the handbrake to stop the rear wheels before getting out to install the chains. Result: On snow packed surface, no chains were necessary.