Thank you John for this information. The loss of traction on my front axle in snow - on a recent Christmas Tree hunt in Colorado was underperforming and “skipping” if you will - as you explained happens in sand. After seeing this video I’m lucky I didn’t shear the “ fuse” in my transfer case.
How do you address the front differential with your Atlas transfer case swap? The front diff is a tiny unit with tiny halfshafts out to the wheels. I imagine the weak link moves to the front and that unit will implode under any moderate load. Have you guys considered portal hubs at the front wheels to increase torque capacity on the front axle while also allowing a 50:50 torque split through an additional gear reduction?
For comparison’s sake I measured the front halfshafts on my Ford Ranger. They were about the same as my Sprinter at 30mm diameter… not as undersized as I thought. I do still wonder about the front differential durability. Thanks for the reply. I appreciate the ambition to improve the terrible “4x4” Mercedes system. Maybe I’ll be a customer with the right solution in the future.
I know that some companies in Europe (Iglhaut, Achleitner) use a Landcruiser transfer case instead. Any idea why this only works starting with 2WD not simply replacing it on a 4WD?
Great explanation, would love to see the same type vid showing the Atlas transfer case upgrade you offer!
Looking into this with Advanced Adapters! Stay tuned
@@Agileoffroad Great!
I would love to see a video with the AWD transfer case!!
Thanks this was helpful
@@ebpollock we would to see one as well, one day we’ll get our hands on one
I assume (hope) part 2 of this video is a full breakdown of the Agile Offroad Atlas transfer case!
Thank you John for this information. The loss of traction on my front axle in snow - on a recent Christmas Tree hunt in Colorado was underperforming and “skipping” if you will - as you explained happens in sand. After seeing this video I’m lucky I didn’t shear the “ fuse” in my transfer case.
Be careful out there!
So its basically front wheel assist
Would like to see the new AWD transfer
We would love to get our hands on one too!
This is so informative!!!
This was really helpful. Would love to see something like this on the new unit.
How do you address the front differential with your Atlas transfer case swap? The front diff is a tiny unit with tiny halfshafts out to the wheels. I imagine the weak link moves to the front and that unit will implode under any moderate load.
Have you guys considered portal hubs at the front wheels to increase torque capacity on the front axle while also allowing a 50:50 torque split through an additional gear reduction?
This is still a work in progress, we have several of them in the field for years now. We haven't had a repetitive issue
For comparison’s sake I measured the front halfshafts on my Ford Ranger. They were about the same as my Sprinter at 30mm diameter… not as undersized as I thought. I do still wonder about the front differential durability. Thanks for the reply. I appreciate the ambition to improve the terrible “4x4” Mercedes system. Maybe I’ll be a customer with the right solution in the future.
Bless you on your journey and eternal quest to find the next fuse in "4x4" Sprinters. :)
I know that some companies in Europe (Iglhaut, Achleitner) use a Landcruiser transfer case instead. Any idea why this only works starting with 2WD not simply replacing it on a 4WD?
That's a great question! They are clearly set up for doing this on a 2WD using a divorced transfer case.
I wonder if my jeep liberty works the same
That we don't know! LOL
Very informing video, thanks. How about the T1N's ZG1, 2 and 3, how do they compare to this one? Any similar video on them around?
does anybody know if you can repair this break down or must you replace the transfer case
At this time, you must replace the whole transfer case!
Seems like it’s less than ideal. ☹️
There is clearly some better set ups, but it is what Mercedes offers!