AlphaVan?

[Drizzt]

Not mine (unfortunately) but looks like the notorious (or is it infamous?) U-Joint AlphaVan is up for auction:

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...#&gid=1&pid=12

[Lilnuts2]

There's already been some talk about it.

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/fo...van-29809.html

[campism]

What do they mean by "- Twin I-beam front suspension" in that ad?

That is something used on '70s Ford pickups and vans, but does it have a modern meaning when applied to a 4WD vehicle?

[Lilnuts2]

This is as close as you get to the Twin I-beam in a 4x4 front axle. It's Fords TTB axle. Basically a 4x4 axle that hinges in the middle with the same trailing arms design. Came on Broncos, F150's & F250's.
Advanced installed them on their 4x4 Ford vans, until the supply got so low they stopped.

[motovan_mn]

Also good to add that the van linked in the original post is a UJOR van, so very much NOT twin I-beam (or TTB) design. Probably just a lazy copy-paste error.

[NeedsWork]

- Black exterior
- Gray interior
- Air conditioning
- AM/FM stereo

They really know how to sell the SMB interior build out!

[snidly]

There is a system which I have seen a few times on vans which is a proper twin I beam. It is called the Vemco V drive. The transfer case is truly something to behold. Here is an article on the system. https://www.blueovaltrucks.com/tech-...-drive_system/

[Twoxentrix]

Appreciate you posting that snidly- very interesting article!

[Lilnuts2]

Looks like a maintenance nightmare.

[Vanimal]

Originally Posted by Lilnuts2

This is as close as you get to the Twin I-beam in a 4x4 front axle. It's Fords TTB axle. Basically a 4x4 axle that hinges in the middle with the same trailing arms design. Came on Broncos, F150's & F250's.
Advanced installed them on their 4x4 Ford vans, until the supply got so low they stopped.

Another point on TTB's is although not as strong as a 60 the TTB was available in a D 50 as well. Most F250 had either TTB 50 or straight axle D 50. Of depending in certain years.