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It depends on your usage, but MTs are inferior to ATs on every surface/condition except for mud. This includes dry pavement, snow, rain, etc. If you don't plan to see lots of mud, a set of quality chains will provide the same as, or greater traction in mud. Albeit at the cost of having to...

It could be a loose connection or bad crimp inside the unit. It could also be a bad connection at the external connector. Depending on your warranty status, you can return, or you can remove the external cover to trace down the issue internally.

Got the liner applied. Its definitely a lot more gloss than the older coating. Part of that will fade over the next couple weeks, but I may need to get out the wax and buff the whole van. Its never had any care in the last 5 years, so its probably due for it. The windows are installed. I...

There are needle probes which use the standard multimeter test lead connectors. It should be a simple matter to isolate where the voltage drop is occurring. Then remedy the issue.

Found a bit of unexpected damage where someone bondo repaired a dent, and didn't prime.... The filler was still a bit damp. I got a couple coats of epoxy primer on. I need to do the other side of the filler panels. I should be able to do the monstaliner on saturday? I also resealed...

Tearing into the windows with gusto. Because the monstaliner and epoxy primer require catalyzation, I need to spray/roll in batches, which means I need to do as much as possible in one go. So I am working on all the paint issues across the van at once. Hood, roof/side seams, mudflap chafing...

I have a couple holes above the axle for coolant lines and the water heater drain. Anybody get feedback on putting the vent inside my mechanical cabinet? I don't expect lots of odor, but never tried it before.

Should just be a matter of some ideal gas law math. Of course the temperature rise could be an issue.

I totally forgot about those thingies. I wonder how they handle big elevation changes? There is a fair bit of air in these diffs. Worth a look at least.

Taking a look at the window fitups. Its looking pretty good. I will need to put a small bend in the metal to make it fit the window shape. The Tern gasket looks like it will handle that fine.

My shower enclosure is probably going to be something from XPLR outfitters. There obviously is not enough space in my van for a wet bath. I am familiar with composite materials and have used them quite a bit over the years. The metal drain pan is been chosen because its faster than make a...

Its nice that ARB supplies a fitting to stack their locker solenoids. Unfortunately all their fittings are metric or BSP threads (best I can tell). Plus the air lines are all 6mm. A 1/8" NPT tap can be used to open them up enough to use NPT fittings. I am trying to decide how high to...

Short update. I just finished the rear axle swap, and hooking up the locker. There are a few minor things to take care of, but the 4WD conversion is essentially complete at this point. I will now be moving my efforts back to the interior conversion, and updates thereof. Major items in rough...

It stopped raining, so I got down to business. 5 minutes to bolt up the driveshaft, 30 seconds to remove the chocks, and 1 minute to tie up the brake pad sensor wires. The shaft angle sure doesn't look right from this side, but the angle finder shows it true. Did a test drive. No issues...

Not yet, at least the limping part. I try to use bolted connections where reasonable, easier to dismantle. The MB suspension it fairly robust which has helped. If push comes to shove I have fixed some pretty busted stuff using a double plate and a bunch of small bolts/rivets. Though...

I was looking at an ultra compact inverter welder (arc type). Might be able to run that from my 120v supply. Otherwise it's hard to get enough current on steel with 12v direct. 24v or higher would work.

Brakes are mostly done. Might need to bleed them again. Got everything tied up and torqued down. Hopefully my flares on the steel lines don't leak... I got lazy and just welded the new brackets on top of the old ones. The brakes sure are pretty with the zinc coating. Still waiting...

I am digging the VCR and CRT TV. Brings back fond memories of 1990s road trips in the big vans. What are your plans for cabinetry (if any)? Those windows are pretty tall, so would make it interesting.

Your attempt at snark is noted. I think it's slightly ironic given how fond you are of doing the same. I don't see any reason to regurgitate several thousand words that barely covers the basics. Feel free to do so if you like. If the OP needs/wants specific questions answered that's a...

If you don't understand the issues with large multi battery banks, it's probably best to educate yourself.