Gnarvan AWD Express build.
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kntr
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Do you have a link? How many 1" pucks do I need? What size bolt hole do I need?
Replacing the foam on the used bench seat/bed to get ready for new upholstery. I went with 70 density 3" foam on the seat and 70 density 4" foam over the back platform boards. I built up the edges wrapping the frame with 1/2" 40 density (green in photos).
While the seats and cushions were at the upholstery shop I worked on the rear door panels and speaker install.
Building the box for the cubby hole and wrapping it with carpet.
The panels are 1/4" Baltic birch wrapped in vinyl. the door curves where I wanted to mount the speakers so I made tapered trim rings wrapped in gray carpet.
The upholstery shop knocked the seat and cushions out in two days and I just picked them up this afternoon. I bought OEM neutral wicker to match the front seats. I googled and printed out some pictures of factory express bench seats so they could make the seat look factory. I wanted them more flat with no bolsters so it would be flatter in bed mode.
I am pretty happy with the outcome.
The rolls you see under the seat are the black out window screens I made by sandwiching Reflectix with black foam lined headliner on one side and automotive carpet on the other. All three layers were glued together with contact cement and then I sewed 1" nylon webbing all around the edges. I will post some more pictures when I can, it's been raining and snowing here lately.
The wood pieces next to them are the start of the rear corner trim pieces.
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Love your van! Planning to possibly purchase an AWD van next year, and have been lurking here to see some builds. So far, I think you have made the most of the space and also allow for passengers. Curious - what sort of seat did you use for your fold down bed, and would lit also be safe enough for seatbelts? How large is the bed once folded down?
They are fastened with screws in color matched caps I found at Home Depot.
I used twelve from zone offroad.
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Not sure who the seat manufacture was it was a take out from a van Sportmobile Fresno was redoing. It was setup to run seat belts. My only complaint with the seat is that the frame and sliders consume a lot of the under seat space limiting some storage.
kntr
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I used twelve from zone offroad.
Zone Offroad 3296 Black Nylon Resin Body Lift Kit Blocks 2" Tall x 3" Wide | eBay
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Thanks but Im looking for a 1"
Looks like Zone makes a 1-1/4".
Zone Offroad 2196-CLR Body Lift Blocks 1-1/4" Tall x 2" Wide | eBay
These guys make 1".
Body Lift Blocks, Pucks 2"-3" diameter with variety of lengths | eBay
kntr
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Which diameter would be be better; 2" or 3"? 5/8" bolt hole? How many will I need?
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I used 3" diamater. It takes 12. 14mm bolts so at least 9/16" holes, 5/8" woukd work.
kntr
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What length 5/8" bolts will I need?
Are all 12 bolts the same length?
I wanna have all the parts before we tear into this. I have twelve 1"x3" pucks with 5/8" holes.
kntr
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Oh crap, I dint think about that. I just got 1" body pucks.
So if I want to lift the van 1" I need 1 3/4" blocks? Maybe TELESTEVE can clarify.
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Herbie
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I'm coming to this late, but generally you want to use the lift pucks in combination with the original body mount. Here's a shot of my 2" puck on my Astro body lift:
