Vanagons

Nothing says fun and adventure better than a VW Vanagon.

Rancho is home to a team of the industries finest most experienced technicians specially trained in the maintenance, repair and remanufacturing of driveline components used in these unique vehicles.

From stock Vanagon and Vanagon Syncro bebuilds to highly modified Vanagon transmissions for racing purposes we have a superior level of knowledge and experience that makes Rancho, Vanagon headquarters.

Core Requirements

YOU MUST PROVIDE A GOOD REBUILDABLE CORE OF THE SAME MODEL YOU ARE ORDERING. 76 AND LATER BUS / VANAGON MUST HAVE A GOOD USEABLE CASE, RING AND PINION, BELLHOUSING, MAINSHAFT (1-2 GEARS) AND 4TH GEAR TO QUALIFY FOR FULL CORE REFUND
1980-1982 Air Cooled

Price: $1599 exchange
5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty for stock applications

Rebuild includes:
FAG pinion bearing
FAG M/S bearing
INA small M/S bearing
FAG diff bearing
4 VW OEM syncros
New gaskets and seals
Sleeve M/S bore (gear carrier)
New cross shaft bushing
Weld cross shaft
Glass bead and inspect all parts

86-91 Syncro 4 wheel drive

Price: $2495 exchange
5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty for stock applications

Rebuild includes:
New Factory Bearings
FAG Pinion Bearing
INA Small Pinion Bearing
SKF or FAG Low Gear Bearings
FAG M/S Bearing
INA Small M/S Bearing
FAG Diff Bearings
6 VW Rolax Bearings for Shift Rails
VW OEM 1-2 Slider With New Hub, 3 Dogs and Springs
VW OEM 3-4 Slider
Weddle C/M 3-4 Hub with 3 New Dogs and Springs
4 VW OEM Syncros / VW Low Gear and Reverse Syncros
Gaskets and Seals
Sleeve M/S Bore (Gear Carrier)
Steel Main Shaft Bearing Retainer
New Cross Shaft Bushing
Weld Cross Shaft
Rebush 1-2 Selector Shaft Hole W/ SAE 30 Oillite Bushing
Glass bead and Inspect all parts

OPTIONS:

  • Install Oiling Plates $150.00.
  • LSD Differentials $1595.00.
  • Install locking diff in non-locking case $2600.00 including all parts from diff out to vacuum box.
  • Drive shaft De-coupler $1095.00.
  • Custom Builds for special applications.
83-91 Vanagon Waterboxer

Price: $2195 exchange
5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty

Rebuild includes:
New Factory Bearings
FAG Pinion Bearing
INA Small Pinion Bearing
FAG M/S Bearing
INA Small M/S Bearing
FAG Diff Bearings
6 Rolax Bearings for Shift Rails
VW OEM 1-2 Slider with New Hub, 3 Dogs and Springs
VW OEM 3-4 Slider
Weddle C/M 3-4 Hub with 3 New Dogs and Springs
4 VW OEM Syncros
Gaskets and Seals
Sleeve M/S Bore (Gear Carrier)
Steel Main Shaft Bearing Retainer
New Cross Shaft Bushing
Weld Cross Shaft
Glass bead and inspect all parts

OPTIONS:

  • Install oiling plates $175.00.
  • LSD Differentials
  • $1595
  • Taller 3-4 GT Performance gear ratios available for better Hwy Speeds $650.00 each.
  • VW 4.57 R/P $1095 Gives 66 MPH @ 3400 RPM Computed with 25.5 inch tall tire.
  • Stock 4.83 R/P gives you 59 MPH @ 3200 RPM and 63 MPH @ 3400 RPM.
  • GT Performance 4.13 R/P $1,095.00.

Price: $2195 exchange
5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty

Rebuild includes:
New Factory Bearings
FAG Pinion Bearing
INA Small Pinion Bearing
FAG M/S Bearing
INA Small M/S Bearing
FAG Diff Bearings
6 Rolax Bearings for Shift Rails
VW OEM 1-2 Slider with New Hub, 3 Dogs and Springs
VW OEM 3-4 Slider
Weddle C/M 3-4 Hub with 3 New Dogs and Springs
4 VW OEM Syncros
Gaskets and Seals
Sleeve M/S Bore (Gear Carrier)
Steel Main Shaft Bearing Retainer
New Cross Shaft Bushing
Weld Cross Shaft
Glass bead and inspect all parts

OPTIONS:

  • Install oiling plates $150.00.
  • LSD Differentials
  • $1595
  • Taller 3-4 GT Performance gear ratios available for better Hwy Speeds $650.00 each.
  • VW 4.57 R/P $995 Gives 62.5 MPH @ 3200 RPM Computed with 25.5 inch tall tire.
  • Stock 4.83 R/P gives you 59 MPH @ 3200 RPM and 63 MPH @ 3400 RPM.
  • German 4.13 R/P $1,295.00.
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