Recent content by olly hondro

Four is the guidance from the Department of Redundancy Department.

Thank you for the kind words :)

I will have to think about that. Ensuring the fastener is engaged, backstopping, and the "feel good" of visual confirmation. There is some good physics in there somewhere.

Any threads sticking out do not participate in the fastening of the wheel. The stock steelies have 9 threads of engagement + what sticks out. The aluminum wheels with the shoulder nuts have 11 threads of engagement with none sticking out.

How often does a flat tire occur? It's a silly question at first blush...but the "law" of spare tires seems to go as follows: If you carry no spare then you will get a flat. If you carry 1 spare then you get 2 flats. If you carry 2 spares then you never ever get a flat so carried 2 spares for...

I concur with the 2 battery solution here in A Z

Good discussion and timely as I replumb intake piping. Of all the stuff I deleted, I kept the trash can but shortened the snorkel. I concur that it's overkill, but I have space for it and it looks cool.

I deleted the bottle. Here in southern AZ , I have not needed start assistance.

I deleted the polarity box. It's a 0.7 volt voltage drop across there. Deleted shunt as well. And deleted all that stuff under the dash that Ronmar speaks of.

State of the build 5/2025:

This week's update includes changing out the front piece that holds the headlights.

March 2025 update.

Thank you Kind Sir. Few appreciate the work going into that build.

That hood ended up on my truck 😉

A new update on the Gladiator project to start off the new year. Hey maybe I will get it done this year!