Dodge ProMaster / Fiat Ducato 4x4 conversion - Dangel

Haf-E

Expedition Leader
Saw a posting about this conversion system - found their owner's manual and its really well written and has a lot of details on the system -

http://www.dangel.com/mediadb/4033-B Notice V50 FIAT 06-09 MULTILINGUES bic.pdf

English content starts on page 30.

Its a viscous coupler system (like a VW Syncro) with an optional rear diff lock. Unusual drivetrain design as it uses bevel gear boxes (90 degree) to bring the driveshaft to the rear differential. No low range.

http://www.dangel.com/mediadb/1180_EN DUCATO.pdf

Characteristics of the 4WD Endurance conversion:

 4x4 transmission with automatic torque transfer by hydraulic coupler

 Total ground clearance of 195 mm when empty in working order (according to
the version).

 Speed ratios unchanged

 Original tyres

 Weight of the equipment: approximately 150 kg (according to version).

Someone should contact Upscale Automotive in Oregon to see if they can work with them to offer a conversion of ProMasters here in NA - like they did for the MB Sprinter.
 

bdog1

Adventurer
Those right angle drives and little gear boxes don't exactly scream "robust".... Just " bust" maybe! lol. Guess time will tell.


Sent by wing, prayer & ATT
 

KarstenP

Van of Mayhem
Nothing on a Ducato rattle can screams "robust" !
We have them here since the early years and they're well known to be crap on wheels.
 

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