Sprinter 4x4 Build: What I Wish I Had Known…

What I wish I had known before we started our build. We'll talk suspension (VanCompass Stage 4.3 Kit), flares from Flarespace, Baja Designs Squadron lights, KC Hi-Lites on the roof rack, the Owl Vans ladder/tire carrier, the Black Rhino Arsenal wheels with BFG K02's in 275/70/17, the front bumper, the side steps and all of the things that you don't know until you've owned a van for two years.
Questions? Drop me a comment or reach out on Instagram: @outdoorbros_
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0:00 Intro/Overview
0:33 Suspension: VanCompass Stage 4.3
1:38 Wheels & Tires: Black Rhino Arsenal with BF Goodrich KO2 in 275/70/17
2:11 KC Hi-Lites on the Roof Rack
3:10 Baja Squadron Lights
4:05 VanSpeed Roof Rack
4:50 Owl Vans Ladder/Tire Carrier
5:35 Side Steps
6:36 Window Flares by Flarespace
7:35 Decision Making
8:10 Up Next...

[@marcc8305]

Please disregard my previous question. I found an earlier video where you went into detail about the specifications and choices you made with respect to your sprinter van build thanks much and keep up the great content!

[@BenZCardiff]

Have you done the 1” grip tape trick to the ladder yet? That’s one of the first things I’ll do next month when I take delivery.

[@marcc8305]

I love your videos, and most recently watched the review of the upgrades for your sprinter van. I went back and looked at your previous videos about your selection process, and perhaps I missed it, but do you have a video that provides a complete build specs and cost outline of the final van and it’s accessories? I’m in the market and unsure of the starting point with respect to all of the different options out there so being in love with yours as much as I am, I would love to get information about it so I may use it as a starting point. Thanks if you have it.

[@RB55able]

Great video. We are preparing to build out our 2024 144 Sprinter. I'm overwhelmed, but your tips make it easier. Are the adjustable shocks easy to adjust even after being caked with mud, snow and ice?

[@outdoorbros_]

Awesome! Did you get the AWD version? If you’re adjusting them after a long day in the dirt/mud/snow, you’ll inevitably get dirty making adjustments. You have to do a little “dip and reach” around the wheel to make the adjustment.

[@RB55able]

Yes, we got the AWD. I'm pretty stoked. We don't get delivery till April-June 2024; Then a couple of months to do the camper conversion.

[@rolandw.545]

Cool van! Where did you get the roof rack and side steps?

[@sergiomaravilla]

Great video! Quick question… which bike rack are you using? Looking to get the tire carrier but concerned about handle bars hitting the spare tire. I currently have Kuat NV2

[@outdoorbros_]

I have used the 1up rack and now the AfterParty by RockyMounts. I’d say that the RockyMounts rack is better- the teeth don’t stick, the spacing with the 8” extension is perfect. I really like it.

[@StephAnderson-lk4ml]

Do you have AC or can you get away with fans? I'm not going anywhere when it's 90+ degrees outside?

[@outdoorbros_]

Just the stock A/C. It definitely gets warm in the van when it’s really hot. Otherwise, it’s not bad.

[@n8torious309]

What was, roughly, your total cost to buy the van and outfit it?

[@PezRacer]

I feel the same way about running boards taking away from the height of the van, which is why I would install the Amp power steps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4nZgmdjjrWokKMfeature=shared

[@outdoorbros_]

Very cool!

[@sickrickw]

Are you selling your moab bed?

[@LloydFassett]

Do you wish you had a 170 or 170ext after experiencing your 144 for 2 years?

[@chrisschmiedeke]

He talked about this in a video a few months back.