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 …

(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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …