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[Bellpilot]

Great write up Glen, congratulations!

[deserteagle56]

Great van and great article.

Departure angle is precisely why I opted to stay with the shorter van body. Even so, I manage to drag my custom rear bumper regularly; I'm thinking if I had the longer body style I'd not be able to get to some of my favorite campsites.

[Greywolf04]

Sweet setup! Is your sliding door rubbing against the rear tire? Can you fully open it?

[motovan_mn]

Not sure about OP, but my sliding door just barely clears with the following:

Stock semi-float 60
2" wheel spacers (UJOR)
method 701, 17", 8x170 pattern
35x12.5 toyo open country at 3

[JWA]

Originally Posted by motovan_mn

Not sure about OP, but my sliding door just barely clears with the following:

Stock semi-float 60
2" wheel spacers (UJOR)
method 701, 17", 8x170 pattern
35x12.5 toyo open country at 3

Someone somewhere perhaps on this very forum makes an extender just for this purpose---maybe MG Metalworks?

[motovan_mn]

Originally Posted by JWA

Someone somewhere perhaps on this very forum makes an extender just for this purpose---maybe MG Metalworks?

Yes I forgot to mention I also have a door extender from Timberland vans. Not a chance it would clear without it.

[JoeH]

Very cool! Engage the Triton!

How do you like the Falcon Wildpeaks? I think those are going to be my next tire but maybe changing from LT295/70R18 to 285s. Taller but narrower.

[mgmetalworks]

www.mgmetalworks.com/hinge.pdf

I haven't made a hinge in years since a couple other companies started selling them. The instructions above are detailed enough for a DIY'er or fab shop to make it happen.