News — 4x4

SAVE MONEY, GO ADVENTURE

Posted by Cody Patton on

2007-PRESENT, MERCEDES SPRINTER 4X4, BOTTLE JACK USAGE General Notes Please refer to your owner’s manual for bottle jack location and function This blog post demonstrates the functionality of the OEM bottle jack on a 2015 NCV3 4x4 Sprinter with the Van Compass 2” Striker Lift kit and 35” tires. Functionality: The point of this blog post is to show how to safely use the OEM bottle jack equipped with the NCV3 / VS30 Sprinter van platforms.  We often get a lot of inquiries and questions from our customers regarding what kind of jack they should buy to lift their vehicle...

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VAN COMPASS 4X4 SPRINTER SUSPENSION UPGRADES - EXPLAINED

Posted by Mark Hesser on

VAN COMPASS 4X4 SPRINTER SUSPENSION UPGRADES - EXPLAINED

Suspension offerings for the 4x4 Sprinter by Van Compass. 

Van Compass Sprinter 4x4 suspension upgrades

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Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 2" suspension lift kit

Posted by Mark Hesser on

The bolt-on Striker 4x4 Sprinter 2.0” suspension lift system provides clearance for larger tires and offers additional ground clearance under the van. Additional traction from larger tires and ground clearance helps to avoid obstacles on the trail to your remote campsite.  The Striker system retains the stock vehicle suspension geometry, payload rating and ride quality. All of the suspension lift system components are constructed of high quality materials here in the USA and are powder coated for durability and corrosion resistance. With this lift kit, 315/75/16 (35”) tires can be fitted with the following conditions met: Removal of the front mudflaps Slight trimming of the...

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Sprinter 4x4 Front Receiver Hitch Bumper

Posted by Mark Hesser on

Sprinter 4x4 Front Receiver Hitch Bumper

Add function to the front of your 4x4 Sprinter with the Van Compass™ front receiver hitch. Designed to hold items like bike/motorcycle racks or mount a winch on a receiver tube for vehicle recovery. Constructed from 3/16" steel plate and 1/4" square tube. Powder coated black for corrosion resistance. The hitch replaces and replicates the stock front bumper hidden under the plastic bumper. It protects the DEF tank like the factory bumper. Bolt on installation with no drilling required.       

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Striker 2" Lift Kit now available 2007+ Sprinter 2WD vans

Posted by Mark Hesser on

Striker 2" Lift Kit now available 2007+ Sprinter 2WD vans

The Striker Sprinter 2.0” suspension lift system by Van Compass™ will take you farther on your next overland adventure than you have ever gone before. The Striker bolt-on suspension lift system provides clearance for up to a 33” tire* allowing for higher ground clearance off-road helping to avoid obstacles on the trail. The Striker system retains the stock vehicle suspension and rake keeping the OEM vehicle geometry, payload rating and ride quality. All of the suspension lift system components are constructed of high quality materials here in the USA and are powder coated for durability and corrosion resistance.INCLUDED COMPONENTS:Front 2.0”...

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