Fred the Van. The More We Explore's Adventure Van Build Thread

[sixstringsteve]

Thanks Chris. I'm really excited for the next few episodes once I get my hands dirty. Great idea for the steering stops should I need it, it'll keep my wife from tearing up the tires.

I found this really cool website. Best wheel website I've found yet. It allows you to search by size, offset, bolt pattern, etc.
https://www.customwheeloffset.com/b...=9.0&wheel_offset=-12&color=Not Chrome&page=1

Hey Chris, while I've got you here, what are the torque specs on your steering arm?

 

[bknudtsen]

Only rubbed a little. Most likely due to Toyo's being true to size and the MT's having aggressive side lugs. I doubt Coopers or BFG's will rub at 4.5" BS. Certainly not enough to do any damage.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I really appreciate you sticking around the van forums and sharing your knowledge even though you no longer have a van.

 

[bknudtsen]

I really appreciate you sticking around the van forums and sharing your knowledge even though you no longer have a van.

You bet! Still a big van fan.

 

[cjken]

I just went through finding a rim and tire combo
I'm going to try 17x9 -12 offset I was looking for s bit more neg offset to insure no rubbing on control arms.
35 12.5 r17 BFGs
We will see tomorrow.

 

[ujoint]

150 ft lbs

 

[mk216v]

I really appreciate you sticking around the van forums and sharing your knowledge even though you no longer have a van.

Ditto!!!!

 

[mk216v]

Only rubbed a little. Most likely due to Toyo's being true to size and the MT's having aggressive side lugs. I doubt Coopers or BFG's will rub at 4.5" BS. Certainly not enough to do any damage.

I can't say I remember seeing but a teeny weeny bit. No concern IMHO.

 

[mk216v]

These are nice and simple.

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/brw-908b788145

Love the simplicity of the Black Rock 908's. I know UJOR uses a lot of these.

Kudos on the video.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Episode 2: Meet Fred

 

[cjken]

Nice van Steve!
My first q-van was that color
I think if you are going to be towing so much 35's are the way to go.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Yeah, I've decided on 35s, even though I think 37s look great. This van has got to be more practical than pretty.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'm still trying to decide on wheels. Here are a few I like. I'm using this post to bookmark these links for future reference. All are 17x9, -12 offset

Ultra Wheels Vagabond 176
http://www.performanceplustire.com/buy-wheels-online/ultra-wheels/vagabond-176-satin-black-rim

Ultra Xtreme X106
http://www.performanceplustire.com/...a-wheels/xtreme-x106-sawblade-satin-black-rim

Ultra Phantom
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...=Phantom&wheelFinish=Black+Painted&tab=wheels

Worx 803 Beast
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...=Excursion+LTD+4wd&autoYear=2005&autoModClar=

Vision Incline 400
https://www.customwheeloffset.com/b...7x9-12-custom-rims?bolt_patterns=8x6.69,8x170

Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 Pro-2
https://www.customwheeloffset.com/b...7x9-12-custom-rims?bolt_patterns=8x6.69,8x170

Red Dirt Road USA RD04
http://rimzoneonline.com/wheels/red...dirt-road-usa-satin-black-rd04790867-12b.html

Red Dirt Road Riod RD07
https://www.customwheeloffset.com/b...71-12B/red-dirt-road-riot-17x9-12-custom-rims

Red Dirt Road Krawler - EDIT - NOT AVAILABLE IN 8x170 yet. Too bad, these were my favorite.

 

[seanpistol]

Fake beadlocks... yuck.

 

[jjohnny350]

I know wheels are very personal taste, I really like the look of deeper dish, especially on a large van. I think it makes it look sturdier. I like the last 2 the best, Im a sucker for plain 5/6 spoke though. Van is coming along great steve, keep it up. Im excited to see how it turns out.