Quality & Safety

At VDC we are committed to supplying a fully complied high quality right hand drive conversion that is second to none on detail and workmanship. VDC has 20 years experience in sourcing, importing and converting F-Series™ trucks and as the first and leading certified Super Duty™ converter in Australia.

You can rest assured that our reputation for high quality and dedication is second to none.

In-house Capability

In-house Capability

Innovative Equipment

Innovative Equipment

Proven Results


VDC’s F-Series™ PN 473 right hand drive componentry has undergone extensive independent testing.

  • Accelerator Pedal & Bracket Finite Element Analysis (FEA) testing
  • Hand Brake Assembly & Bracket FEA testing
  • Power Steering Pump Bracket (RHD) FEA testing
  • A/C Compressor Spacer Idler Pulley Bracket (RHD) FEA testing
  • Idler Box & Arm vs. Pitman Arm (RHD) FEA testing
  • Cross Car Beam (RHD vs. OEM) FEA testing
  • Cross Car Beam Torsion (RHD vs OEM) FEA testing
  • Cross Car Beam Compression (RHD vs. OEM) FEA testing
  • RH Frame Rail and Steering Gear Bracket FEA testing
  • Firewall & Floor Pan & Brake Support Bracket FEA testing
  • Windshield Defrosting and Defogging System Compliance testing
  • Hydraulic Brake Systems testing
  • Engineering Assessment of VDC Right Hand Drive Conversion for Driver Controls and Displays
  • Accelerator Pedal Bracket Stress/Displacement study
  • Hand Brake Bracket Stress/Displacement Study
  • Idler Pulley Bracket Stress/Displacement Study
  • Power Steering Pump Bracket Stress/displacement Study
  • Cross Car Beam Bending Comparison – RHD Program vs. LHD Production
  • Idler Arm Bending Load Comparison – RHD Idler Arm vs. LHD Production Pittman Arm
  • Steering Gear Box Assembly – Stress/displacement Study
  • Lab Engineering Assessment of VDC Right Hand Drive Conversion of Selected Components
  • Engineering Assessment of VDC Right Hand Drive Conversion for Ride, Handling, Steering and NVH
  • Accelerator Control Systems Compliance testing
  • Engineering Assessment of VDC Right Hand Drive Conversion for Exterior Side Mirrors
  • Engineering Assessment of VDC Right Hand Drive Conversion for Brake lines
  • Engineering Assessment of VDC Right Hand Drive conversion for Interior Component Flammability
  • Engineering assessment of VDC Right Hand Drive Conversion for HVAC Air Flow & Temperature
  • Engineering Assessment of VDC Right Hand Drive conversion for Foot Brake
  • Hydraulic Brake Systems Foot Park Brake 20% Grade Performance
  • Engineering Assessment of VDC Right Hand Drive for Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter interlock, and Transmission Brake Effect
  • Floor Pan Comparison – RHD Program vs. LHD Production
  • Engineering Assessment of VDC Right Hand Drive Conversion of Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment
  • Engineering Assessment of VDC Right Hand Drive Conversion for Turning Diameter
  • Validation Demonstration for Ford F550 Right Hand Drive Conversion
  • Windshield Wiping and washing Systems compliance
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