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Fox Racing shocks for Mercedes Sprinters

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Fox Racing shocks for Mercedes Sprinters

Improve handling and ride characteristics on and off road with Fox Racing shocks mounted to your Mercedes, Dodge or Freightliner Van. Specifically tuned by Van Compass to improve the ride of your Sprinter. This bolt on kit will be available soon for Sprinter Vans that have the Scout 2" suspension lift. Rear shocks will not require a lift kit and can be installed on a stock van.         

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Mercedes 4x4 Sprinter Skid Plates Now Available

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Mercedes 4x4 Sprinter Skid Plates Now Available

Explore with confidence in your 4x4 Sprinter with the Van Compass™ Engine, Transmission and fuel tank skid plate system. Designed to create a strong, smooth surface to slide over or bash into. The skid plate protects your vital drivetrain components when off-road situations get a little out of hand. Made of 1/4" thick 6061-T6 Aluminum and 3/16" high strength steel. The skid system is 100% bolt on with all the hardware provided.  4x4 Sprinter Engine Skid Plate 4x4 Sprinter Transmission and Transfer Case Skid Plate 4x4 Sprinter Fuel Tank Skid Plate    

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Overland Expo West 2016

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Overland Expo West 2016

Van Compass has registered to be an exhibitor at Overland Expo West,  May 20-22, 2016. We will be displaying our 4x4 Sprinter Van armor, lift kits, and Sprinter T1N 4x4 conversion project. We will have product available for sale in our booth at a 10% discount. Free installation of skid plates will be offered after exhibitor hours in your campsite. Come visit the largest overland show west of the Mississippi to stop by the booth to meet the founders of Van Compass.  Event Details: Located at Mormon Lake Lodge, a rustic venue in the beautiful Coconino National Forest, about 20...

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N Skid Plates Now Available

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N Skid Plates Now Available

We have all been there. Driving down that dirt road headed to the next camp spot and you are going just a little to fast bottoming out the van. You get that instant cringe hoping that you did not hit any vital drivetrain components. Put those worries to rest with the Van Compass skid plate system! Made of 6061 Aircraft Grade Aluminum and 3/16" steel, the skid system is 100% bolt on with all the hardware provided.   

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Van Compass 2" Scout Suspension Lift Now Available for 1994-2006 Mercedes Sprinter

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Van Compass 2" Scout Suspension Lift Now Available for 1994-2006 Mercedes Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van lift kits are now available!  The Scout Sprinter 2.0” suspension lift system Van Compass™ will take you farther on your next overland adventure than you have ever gone before. The Scout 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 when headed to your next camp. Larger tires smooth out bumps in the road and some have higher load ratings than the factory sizes. This provides increased sidewall stiffness for heavy loads and puncture resistance while offroad. The Scout system retains...

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