Dec 21, 2019 · V-Drive and VX4 4x4 vans and other vehicles would accomplish the goal of maintaining a low ride height. From the sketches, it looked as if there would be no outward difference between 2WD and...

(Ford Econoline with VEMCO V-Drive) Developed by Dana in the 1970’s, the V-Drive system was originally designed to add 4-wheel drive to Chevy vans, Blazers, and station wagons and to keep the drive height low.

Jan 7, 2025 · We describe how all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD)—AKA 4x4—work, explain their similarities and differences, and how they can be confused.

Apr 30, 2018 · Like AWD systems, 4WD is designed to maximize traction front and rear. But 4WD systems tend to be more robust than AWD ones and can generally handle more rugged terrain. And they, too, come in...

Jan 8, 2018 · Contracted by Chevy to improve the drivelines of Blazers, vans, and station wagons, Dana devised a propulsion system involving more driveshafts than we were accustomed to seeing underneath 4x4s....

Dec 18, 2011 · It’s a very innovative approach, and only some 1600 GM and Ford vans ever used it.) Not only is it a 4×4 School van but, it’s a Dana V-Drive 4×4! For those of you not familiar with the V-Drive system here is a picture of the underside of one.

Jul 24, 2016 · This 1979 Ford E350 is said to be one of 250 equipped with VEMCO V-Drive, an interesting four 4×4 system in which drive to the independently sprung front wheels is via two separate driveshafts–hence the “V” name.

Dec 22, 2022 · Developed by Dana in the 1970s, the V-Drive system was originally designed to give Chevy Vans, Blazers and station wagons all-wheel drive and to keep the drive height low. Chevy didn't get the idea, so someone supposedly bought the rights and started the Vehicle Engineering and Manufacturing Company (VEMCO).

Oct 27, 2021 · The V-Drive 4×4 van system was built using a Twin I-Beam front suspension as a model, adding the equivalent of a Dana 30 differential to each beam. Each pumpkin got its power from an output shaft, extending diagonally from a gearbox directly behind the van’s transmission.

Nov 16, 2014 · In addition to the benefit of four wheel drive, they could be used to recover energy previously lost to the friction brakes. Imagine an inexpensive 4WD conversion that improved city fuel economy by 30% or more.