The under-seat diesel heater and equipment from working around the van.
Vehicle Equipment & Service from My Build
My Chrome Vanguard Rear Guard: the Assembly Attempt
0:30 · The chrome rear guard, packaging and supplied hardware before assembly. Video by Steven Smith. Caption text.
I bought this rear bumper guard for my 2023 Ford Transit 250 high-roof extended van and planned a black bedliner finish. My first job was joining the brackets to the guard. The holes did not line up during that attempt, so the session ended with me comparing the instructions and considering a return.
My Front Grille Guard: Mounts, Center Section and Finished Front
This project began underneath the front bumper of my Transit. I removed the splash guard, recorded the broken driver-side clip and exposed mounting areas, then showed the support at the front license-plate position. I left the bracket connections loose for alignment before tightening them.
The fitted center section before the outer headlamp wings. Photo by Steven Smith.The completed front guard and headlamp wings. Photo by Steven Smith.
The wheel-and-tire change is part of my 2023 Ford Transit 250 high-roof extended build. I photographed the van in the shop with Method boxes beside it, the removed original assemblies inside the cargo area, and the black Method MR701 wheels and BFGoodrich tires after installation.
Original setup: the removed silver steel wheel and its tire’s documented 235/65 R16C marking.Installed result: a black Method wheel and BFGoodrich tire. Still from my after-installation walkaround at 00:18.
Watch My Tires and Wheels Project
Tires & Wheels: My Transit Transformation — 1:42. Video by Steven Smith.
I fitted BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires alongside the Method wheels on my Transit, and my purchase records identify the KO2 model. The recorded LT255/70R16 load-range E 120/117S specification is also readable in my later rear-wheel photograph.
My build footage shows matte-black Method MR701 wheels replacing the Transit’s silver steel wheels. The historical purchase record identifies the sixteen-by-six-and-a-half-inch, six-by-180, positive 90 mm version.
This maXpeedingrods 8KW split diesel-heater kit includes a heater body, LCD controller and remote control. Its separate tank, tubing and mounting components provide the parts for arranging an installation.
The ROADGIVE kit combines dent-pulling tools, glue tabs and shaping accessories in a multi-piece set. It includes several pulling arrangements rather than a single suction handle.
These portable vehicle service ramps provide raised wheel platforms for underbody access. Their molded ramp form offers another product to compare for garage service work.
The MAXXAIR 6200K combines a roof vent with an electrically driven fan and a manually opened lid. Its ceiling-mounted keypad provides the fan controls.
This padded workshop creeper folds from a low rolling platform into a seat. Casters let the frame move around a workshop floor in either working arrangement.
These treaded recovery boards provide a portable surface beneath vehicle tires. Their molded shape combines a tire-contact area with handholds for moving the boards.
BlueDriver connects a vehicle diagnostic port to its phone app over Bluetooth. It provides a compact interface for reading diagnostic information and trouble codes.
These reflective covers fit the front side-window shapes of the listed mid- and high-roof Transit applications. They cover the glass while the van is parked.
This reflective shade covers the front windshield in its listed Ford Transit application. The fitted panel provides a removable screen across the cab's largest glass area.
This flexible air duct comes as a twenty-five-foot length with a two-inch nominal diameter. Its flexible wall allows an air route to bend between components.
This portable ceramic heater has selectable heat settings and a thermostat. Its compact housing and carrying handle make it movable between indoor work areas.
This rear step provides a treaded foothold at the back of its listed Transit application. Its bracketed mounting arrangement attaches the step to the vehicle.
This kit combines preparation materials with a coating for restoring headlight lenses. Its wipe-based stages provide a compact set of materials for the lens surface.
This kit combines taps, replacement drain plugs and sealing washers for several metric thread sizes. Its fitted case organizes the parts by the repair size being used.
The Rally Armor MF12-BAS-RD set uses black mud flaps with red branding. These are universal-style flaps supplied without vehicle-specific mounting hardware.
This LHCDQSKCW set contains upper and lower replacement mirror glass for the right side of a Ford Transit. The pieces come with backing plates and heating connections.
The Air Lift 25980EZ combines a WirelessOne compressor system with an EZ Mount assembly. It controls air-spring pressure through a handheld remote or mobile app.
The Air Lift 57213 is a rear air-spring kit for selected Ford Transit configurations. It includes the springs and the mounting components for the installation.
This Bastion tongue jack uses a twelve-volt motor to raise and lower an A-frame trailer coupling. It includes a front light and a manual crank arrangement.
These PARTZER front floor liners are shaped for the listed 2022–2025 Ford Transit vinyl-floor models. Their molded TPE form follows the front footwell area.
The Spartan guard uses black metal uprights and crossbars across the front of the van. This modular model is listed for the later full-size Transit front-end design.
The FTP004 is a passenger-side seat swivel base with a rotating plate assembly. Its release mechanism allows the seat platform to turn from its locked position.
The CURT 14012 is a frame-mounted trailer hitch with a two-inch receiver opening. Its side mounting plates connect the receiver crossmember to the vehicle.
This low-profile rack uses side rails and adjustable crossbars above the extended Transit roof. The open layout provides space to arrange roof-mounted equipment.
This black dog tracker attaches to a collar and connects with the Tractive service. Its subscription-based app provides location tracking and virtual-fence features.
This Master Lock assembly combines a puck-style lock with a steel hasp. Its wide mounting body provides a different footprint for a door-locking point.
This 12V air-conditioning system separates the condenser and compressor from a ducted indoor evaporator. The arrangement distributes cooling equipment between the space beneath the van and the interior duct route.
The Vanguard VGRBG-1116-0830SS is a stainless-steel pintle-style rear bumper guard listed for the Ford Transit. Its single-tube design incorporates a central step pad.