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LT225/75R16-D is rated at 2,335lbs at 65psi or 4,670lbs GAWR LT225/75R16-E is rated at 2,680lbs at 80psi or 5,360lbs GAWR Given that the original poster listed his GAWR=3600 front, 4670 rear, D's will do the job. But going with the E is definitely an added measure of safety and will improve...

I was leery on my build to use any kind of screws, pop rivets or metal. The fear is galvanic corrosion from dissimilar metals. I've seen metal screws and rivets eat through metals in relatively short periods when there is exposure to the elements. That's why I went with a non-metallic solution...

Here are some pics. Didn't take pics with body filler yet. I used zip ties and some metal angles to keep the Garolite patches pulled tight against the holes while the epoxy cured...

I just repaired 8 antenna holes in my roof and two on the rear D pillars of my van. My stepfather, the previous owner was an amateur radio nut and had a bunch of antennas mounted on it. I had looked at Eastwood's No-Weld Hole repair kits. But at $20  to fix two holes, it was going to cost $100...

Go with higher load rating for all the reasons above. People underestimate the role tires play in handling, especially with high COG vehicles.

Thanks everyone! Sound deadening IS important to me! My daily driver is a 2016 CX9 that Mazda went to great lengths (53 pounds more sound deadening material than the previous generation and thicker windshield and window glass) to make it quiet. I know that the van will never be as quiet as...

I've been giving a lot of thought to what I will use on my floor for my van build. I'm planning on the coldest camping being fall and spring nights, no overwintering in sub 40F temps. I also have an 8-10 year plan for this vehicle so I want to do it once and done. No going back and ripping...

I would use a shop that specializes in AC. While there are some general mechanics that are knowledgeable about AC systems, an AC shop is going to have all of the tools, equipment and refrigerant on hand to do the job correctly and quickly. Also rear AC is a nice feature. While I can see how it...

I wouldn't mount anything to the doors. I would do anything to avoid making additional holes in metal as a general rule. A hitch is cheap, even more so second-hand, plus a lot stronger and allows adding standard accessories like bumper racks and bike racks. Heck, you may even want to tow...

Nice Van Steve! A couple of questions... Are you lifting it for ground clearance, just to clear the wheels or both? Are you using lifted springs or blocks in the rear? Are you going to lift the front as well?

There are even more than that which died before seeing 150,000 miles. And quite a few that died before seeing 100K.

You scroll down on the Amazon page, click the link for the specification page. You need to know the watts. It lists 792 (282-1087) for cooling mode, about 100 watts higher for each of those numbers for cooling. The 792 is input and is the amount it pulls during regular cooling operation. Just...

Cool van, congrats! Are you going to get rid of any of the usual conversion van "bloat" for your build? Things like running boards, fender flares, wooden panels, interior trim, extra swivel chairs, etc.  They add weight and for many they serve no useful purpose.

I'm building a van so I can AVOID setting up a tent, bedding etc. and INCREASE the comfort while camping. That product does none of those things for me. If I was going to carry a tent in the van, it would be my lightweight 10x10 pop-up shelter or my 9'x14' Core tent that I could set up adjacent...

Also, for everyone who may not realize, that 3 valve design was NOT used on vans. So the only real issue to consider for vans is the stripped/insufficient threads on the two valve engines.

Good pic. I'd have heard tips ranging from changing plugs sooner than recommended intervals, using carb cleaner when removing them and even loosening them but not removing them if they feel tight, retorque and then loosen. Repeat a few more times then going for a drive. Supposedly the last one...

I'm near Burlington. I'm over at Atsion and Byrne a few times a year. Both with the motorcycle guys and with the family. Another good State Park nearby-ish is Parvin. The lightness factor ruled out conversion vans for me. While they come with some useful features already installed, like...

Haha, yes it is! More than a few Uralistas rely on a tow vehicle to get the Ural to distant outings. Others pull the Ural as a "dinghy" behind a larger camper. I often think about my choice of tow vehicle and chuckle at the old joke "FORD= found on Russian dump." and chuckle

Just was looking at the technical specs for MaxxFan and Lexel. MaxxFan says "DO NOT use materials containing solvents such as or similar to Xylene, Toluene, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Acetate or Acetone as they can damage the flange." The Lexel MSDS says it contains... Solvent naphtha (petroleum)...

So talking this out with some friends who know a thing or two about the law and this is what we came up with...some states have laws about compartments that could be used for drug smuggling. Police apparently have pulled over vehicles and found empty drug compartments and out of frustration...