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Going up a local hill I could do it at 45 with just frame rails. After adding habitat (20ft shipping container) and all the other stuff(eco hubs too) I was at about 25mph today(about 2 min at full throttle). This is a very steep hill, but still that's a big drop. Weight before was about 20k...
Was doing a little testing of the Eco hubs and suspension deflection. No issues rubbing or traction. Drove over some 18" rocks and it was pretty controlled and didn't need much throttle in 1st.
All new rubber from the Goodyear Commercial dealer. Took a little work for them to get. They showed...
I found a screwdriver works much better than the seal tool. You can slowly work it in from the screwdriver pushing only on the metal portion of the seal, and you don't have to push that hard to drive the CTIS seals in
Any thoughts on this one? I really like the mk25 winch. Seems like a pretty new example with A/C. Assuming tires will still need replacement. Looks quite complete...
I plan on a different route. Since I have the habitat temp controlled with heat pump and diesel heater options, I plan to run ducking from the habitat to the cab.
Using 1 or two fans to force air to vents in the turret cover, then the air recirculates through the pass though.
I like the idea of...
Neat, didn't know that. I was unable to find a spec for how far to run the nut on. Right now I have the nut just past the end of the valve stem (maybe .05" of the valve stem protrudes).
From what I'm seeing recently, looks like $20k ish can get a running one in decent shape. Seems like a lot have "blow by" though. I wouldn't even mess with a non-runner as it could have a dead engine or transmission and who knows what else.
They are not. The angle of the hose is slightly different, the internal threads valve threads start at the end versus being inset, the external thread doesn't have the "cross" on the end, they have a slightly different black seal (I put NOS orange on). Smaller diameter protective hose.
They...
Tried the first tire change, new valve stems and orings. Unfortunately after a few minutes test at 100psi, it started leaking. The seal (NOS) migrated and a gap formed. The seal was compressed appropriately (unlike the ones I'm taking off that have all been crushed to oblivion). But the...
I've got a couple ratchet straps and a rental spring compressor from AutoZone, all good to go!
Okay obviously not, don't want to Chucky myself.
First I'll just take the assembly off and measure differences in ride heights.
Noticing just how stiff the front end is over bumps and it's lack of articulation got me thinking. As far as I'm aware, the leaf springs are the same on the A1R A1 A0. A1R adds those large coils as well but for what benefit - some have said for the ability to carry armor in the future. Seems...