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Get Serious with Sportsmobile's 4WD System
The Sportsmobile 4WD Vehicle is for the most discerning of off-road enthusiasts. Only the best heavy-duty components are used to give the absolute best off-road performance while maintaining exceptional on-road performance.
This combined with over four decades of experience designing and manufacturing van campers makes the Sportsmobile 4WD a truly unique product.
For Ford E350 Regular/Extended Body Vans
Advance Adapter Atlas II all gear driven transfer case
Dynatrac Pro-Roc 60 front axle
Dana 60 rear axle
High Knuckle front end for extra tie rod clearance
True horizontal drag link Spicer 1350 one-ton rated driveline components
Reverse Shackle leaf spring design
Your choice of open, limited slip, or locking differentials
Partial military wrap springs designed specifically for a Sportsmobile conversion
Front sway bar with quick disconnect system and custom shocks
Sportsmobile West Inc. limited warranty 36 months/36,000 miles parts and labor. U.S. sales.
Because Ford redesigned the van's front end, it was necessary for Sportsmobile West to redesign the 4x4 front axle. This upgrade consists of a new casting, larger knuckles, hub and F550 rotor. Ford also beefed-up the calipers. The calipers, rotors and ABS sensors are Ford factory parts, making this system easier to service.
These changes are comparable to a $2,000 upgrade.
However, the redesign caused two other issues:We recommend the Hella Remote Monitoring System. This system is adjustable, and if a tire is low it will tell you how much and which tire. It also monitors the temperature of each tire. Ford's monitoring System only tells you when a tire is low. The Hella System is available from Sportsmobile for $475 installed for a set of 5.
Vehicle Dimensions/Characteristics
Length: RB 211.9” EB 231.9”
Width: 79.3”
Track Width: (Front/Rear) 70.5” / 70.5”
Height with Penthouse: 94.0”
Wheel Base: 140.3”
Ground Clearance (Van Center): 16.5”
Approach / Departure Angle: 44º / 32º
Towing Capacity: 10,000 lbs.
Turning Circle: 49’ 2” curb to curb
Wheel Travel: (Front) 22” nom. (Sway Bar Disconnected)
Equipment Specifications
Engine: 6.8L V-10 or 6.0L Diesel
Transmission: 4R100 / Torqshift 5-speed
Transfer Case: Atlas II (3.0 or 3.8:1 gear ratio)
Axle Gear Ratio: 4.10:1 (Towing Package)
Tires/Rims: BFGAT LT285/75R16 (33” nom.)
Suspension: Partial Military Wrap Leaf Shackle System
Front Sway Bar: Standard 1.38” Dia. With Quick Disconnect System
Optional Equipment, Also See 4x4 Options
Sportsmobile West Warranty
Covers 36 months/36,000 miles. The Sportsmobile system does not affect the original factory warranty on the unaltered portions of your van. For future ease of service, each four-wheel-drive system is provided with a detailed list of all component parts and a maintenance schedule.
The Sportsmobile 4WD is manufactured and warrantied by Sportsmobile West Inc. of California.
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