STAGE 4.3 SYSTEM - SPRINTER AWD, 4X4 (2015-PRESENT 2500 ONLY) by VAN COMPASS
STAGE 4.3 SYSTEM - SPRINTER AWD, 4X4 (2015-PRESENT 2500 ONLY) by VAN COMPASS
SKU:7072-LM
Stage 4.3 System Benefits:
- VC tuned Falcon 3.3 Adjustable shocks with 10 intuitive firmness settings
- Restores lost ride height and reduces sagging
- Enhanced cornering stability and reduced wind sway
- More effective control over large and small bumps
- Improved handling feel on rough roads and broken pavement
- Increased bottom out resistance
- 100% bolt on
Intended Use:
- Adventure and conversion vans near or over GVWR
- Class B RVs
- Heavy Passenger vans carrying loads
It's the best seller for a reason. With everything needed to properly correct the handling problems heavy Sprinters can experience, our 4.3 kit is the go-to choice for many owners. Whether you are looking for maximum stability in highway travel and treacherous wind conditions, or maximum compliance off pavement, we're able to minimize side to side sway and balance out jarring impacts using our deep knowledge of suspension tuning.
The cornerstone of our Stage 4.3 kit is the 4-corner, adjustable Falcon 3.3 Fast Adjust Shocks with their huge range of compression adjustment available at the simple flip of a large, easily accessed Fast Adjust knob. This allows you to quickly adjust from the softest to firmest settings over a significantly larger range than the competition's smaller adjusters. A larger range of adjustment means the shocks are more effective and adaptable to multiple modes of use.
The rear mini leaf spring pack, tuned specifically to work with the stock rear leaf spring, restores lost ride height and corrects sag while retaining the quiet ride of the factory leaf spring. Typically, 1.25" of rear lift is seen, resulting in a nicely leveled stance.
Our progressive foam Bump Buddy replacement jounce bumpers replace your hard factory rubber bump stops, adding improved spring curve progression, reducing sway, and increasing bottom out resistance without any unnecessary clunking or harshness.
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INCLUDED COMPONENTS
- Falcon 3.3 Fast Adjust Front Shocks with Mounting Brackets
- Front Bump Buddies
- Falcon 3.3 Fast Adjust Rear Shocks with SP2
- Rear Mini Leaf Spring Pack
- Dust boots for all 4 shocks.
- All necessary hardware and instructions for a simple installation
FITMENT GUIDE
MODEL: SPRINTER 2500
YEAR: 2015-PRESENT
DRIVE TYPE: 4X4 and AWD
>>COMPLETE WHEEL AND TIRE FITMENT GUIDE<<
>>DON'T KNOW YOUR VANS WEIGHT? USE THE CAT SCALE LOCATOR<<
Recommended Wheel Size: 17" x 8.5", +45mm offset
NOTE: Wheels with 6.5" backspacing, or +52mm offset on an 8" wheel, require a minimum 14 mm wheel spacer to prevent tire contact with auxiliary shocks at full steering angle. EX: Black Rhino Warlord, Method 701
NOTE: Vans equipped with HD Rear AC Package require extra care when mounting front shocks, refrigerant lines may need to be slightly bent and re-secured.
NOTE: NOT compatible with Sumo Spring Rebel series of springs, specifically Sumo Spring part numbers: SSR-327-47-2 and SSR-327-40-2 There is a Sumo Spring bracket associated with those kits which makes contact with the shock body.
LABOR TIMES
Recommended Shop Labor Time: 7 Hours
My number one gripe with driving a Sprinter is the white-knuckle driving experience in even moderate crosswinds. I was pleasantly surprised that the 4.3 system completely eliminated my crosswind anxiety. I just completed a 2500 mile journey, getting battered by crosswinds across Wyoming and Nevada and the crosswind assist only kicked in once. This improvement alone was worth the price of the upgrade. Add in a level stance and no more violent rocking when hitting bumps at an angle, and it's well worth the price.
Baja brackets are a pain to install.
the upper shock bushing on the driver side rear shock failed turning it into a rattling pos
haven't heard the reason yet but they are suppling parts to fix
they were installed in October
The Baja Bracket is necessary for the Stage kits and should not be sold separately. I believe it remedies a design flaw that should be provided to all past customers who purchased a Stage Kit. The Stage kit only includes a similar bracket for the front shocks but not the rear. A single bolt connects the rear shock (insufficient for a 9 lbs van), which commonly shears off. The Baja Bracket was introduced to help distribute the load, avoiding the single point of failure.
If you have a Stage kit or are considering purchasing one, please consider buying and installing this bracket to avoid a likely failure and expensive repair.
Van Compass offered a discount on the damaged shocks but requested the old ones be sent back, which I am sure they will return to Falcon for a full refund. In the end, this fix cost me over $ 2,500 for parts and labor. I’m an engineer and know there is no perfect system, but it does matter how the companies communicate, and support you post-purchase.
I am mostly disappointed that I was not contacted by Van Compass informing me of the potential failure point that is fairly common. Had I known what I know now, I would have proactively fixed the single point of failure issue and avoided this unnecessary hassle and huge expense.
Hi Tom,
We are sorry you had a shock bolt issue. This is a MB design flaw that plagues very few people, less than 1% of our customers over the past 7 years. The Baja Bracket does solve the potential shock bolt problem. We do not choose to include these in our stage kits for various fitment issues we have encountered with RV manufactures. The front shock mounts are included to mount the secondary front shock. Falcon does not refund us for damaged shocks. We request damaged shocks back so they do not circulate in the used market.
Van Compass has the Sprinter suspensions, dialed in! (as they likely do for the other vehicle brands).
They had me weigh my van front and rear and got me exactly what the van needed to make it stable & level.
My rig is not going to see much off-road action but, I needed my heavy build-out to be well-balanced and stable. After adding the 4.3 components and it now responds and handles exceptionally well.
I received exceptional guidance from Taylor, the sales mgr, and would classify it as old-school knock-your-socks-off customer service and advice!
I look forward to whatever they have in the pipeline, as they seem to be on top of & focused forward in development!
Thanks Agan, Dave Frank