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Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 1:02 pm
by JD2k
Not yet mate work sent me on a last minute trip so not been able to book the van in yet hopefully next week it’ll be going in! Already priced up a custom front and rear bumper but need to save some pennies first

Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 4:07 pm
by p77aje
Hi Is that tecsound you put on the floor of the caddy?

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Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 11:59 pm
by JD2k
Yeah Tecsound 50AL Van Flooring Barrier 2M Sound Proofing Material Underlay off eBay.

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Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:26 am
by mintydrummerman
Did you fit and timber for the Saris Tracks bed bike rack? How did you fix it down?

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Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:59 am
by JD2k
I marked out the positions for the holes on the ply for the Saris Tracks. Drilled the 6 holes large enough to fit these threaded T-nuts and then hammered them into the ply from the underside. So 6 bolts hold down the Saris Tracks to the ply which allow it to be removed easily. When I put down the rubber flooring on top of the ply, I added the same 6 holes to allow the bolts to go through. I’ve fixed the ply down to the bed of the van separately using separate screws.

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Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2018 1:19 pm
by mintydrummerman
Fantastic info thanks very much. Did you fix the ply directly to the van floor?

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Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2018 1:25 pm
by JD2k
Yeah I’ve fixed the ply down to the bed of the van separately using self tapping screws. These were already in when I bought the van.

Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 11:24 am
by JD2k
The long awaited day arrived..Finally got the van lowered yesterday! Pretty pleased with how it’s sitting on the ST X kit and the rideImage
I will probably look at getting the RAD rear axle relocating plates fitted at some point.
It’s definitely due a wash!
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Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 12:20 pm
by Hudson97
Worth the long wait! Looks good mate


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Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:05 pm
by JD2k
Thanks mate Definitely, the van looks so much better now. A lot less swaying about when going round corners!

Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 7:06 pm
by Liam
looking good JD

Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:44 am
by JD2k
Thanks Liam bet your happy to have the van lowered.. Well done taking it on yourself, I would’ve been there for a week putting it back together

Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2018 11:10 am
by davecamus
How low have you gone with it? Looks like it sits well!

Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2018 11:11 am
by Liam
i almost was gonna have to abandon it lol but anyway we are there now - might go lower in the new year

Re: JD's Caddy Build

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 1:10 pm
by JD2k
That’s always my fear taking on a big job like that haha! It’s always better knowing you’ve managed to do it yourself. It’s probably a good height for these winter roads