JD's Caddy Build

[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

[p77aje]

Hi Is that tecsound you put on the floor of the caddy?

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[JD2k]

Yeah Tecsound 50AL Van Flooring Barrier 2M Sound Proofing Material Underlay off eBay.

[mintydrummerman]

Did you fit and timber for the Saris Tracks bed bike rack? How did you fix it down?

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[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.

[mintydrummerman]

Fantastic info thanks very much. Did you fix the ply directly to the van floor?

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[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.

[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 ride
I will probably look at getting the RAD rear axle relocating plates fitted at some point.
It’s definitely due a wash!

[Hudson97]

Worth the long wait! Looks good mate


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[JD2k]

Thanks mate Definitely, the van looks so much better now. A lot less swaying about when going round corners!

[Liam]

looking good JD

[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

[davecamus]

How low have you gone with it? Looks like it sits well!

[Liam]

i almost was gonna have to abandon it lol but anyway we are there now - might go lower in the new year

[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