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It was sort of a rhetorical question... The equipment to stamp or laser cut washers is not a common toolset found in most people's garages. If I need a washer, I go out and purchase it. Washers are surprising inexpensive. Making them can be done, but most people I know would just go to...

Geo brought up an interesting point earlier. Is there any bushing for the lower forward connection point? I know that there are busing in the upper rear hanger (this topic) as well as the lowers that stabilize the bar (that you sell and I fully recommend). But what about the forward...

Agreed. Much smaller compared to the lowers. I known if can be done but who make their own washers? :) I've always just gone to Lowes. Or f it's a specifically odd size, I go to the local Bolt Company (we're a refinery town and hardware like washers, nuts, bolts can be found in pretty...

I've ALWAYS stood up and stated support for anyone making products like that. Where I ridicule and point is at the vendors who purchase this crap at auction for $100 a pallet of 10,000 and then mark the individual items up to $100/ea. I give zero f''s about "supply and demand, capitalism at...

I sadly came to the same conclusion, at least for now. I had a little Yanmar air-cooled mounted and you couldn't hear yourself yell when it was running. I was going to enclose it and do some sound deadening, but even then I'm not sure. My little gas genset is stealthy in...

Agreed. I'm all in favor making your own when they can't be found (or for a reasonable price). As I said, the metal washers and sleeves likely are not needed if your truck has them intact (either way, that's only a couple dollars). We're talking about the squishy bits. What hits the wallet...

Yeah, when you consider that you need four sets to do a truck (plus the lowers). Im not really sure you need the washers and sleeves. And with that out of the equation, I bet that there are civilian solutions if you know the specs (L, ID, OD). Some place like this is a...

I always assumed that the front pivot point of the sway bar had a bushing as well, but good point.. I've never looked.

And the lowers on the M1082 trailers have a different diameter (Awesomeness makes those as well, I believe) Just for reference.

@Awesomeness makes the lowers, but I'm not sure about the uppers.

I used vinyl plank fake wood flooring (the thin stuff). I was told that it would be critical to set a 1/8" expansion gap on the edges so I did so. I secured the perimeter with 2x2 screwed into the floor to clamp it all down (the 2x2 are the base of the insulated wall I'm installing). You...

True that. And again emphasis on "IF you can find one". But oddly, there is something about the cab ride that is more quiet and smooth.. The impact of potholes and road bumps feels far less noticeable on my A1R going down the same street in my A0. The A1R seats did away...

Hey, I'm in Texas and know where there are enough wells to make my own fuel if diesel hits $8/gal. ;p

You guys need to get a room... The bickering in here reminds me of the Internet. Take that shit to FB and pick on one of the lame ass admins or something constructive. That's what I do. ;)

OK, here's some video (my kinda porn) but don't share...

I take the occasional perv pic of hotties at the beach, but not of the ones I provide shelter to in exchange for cash. Seriously, the girl girl is pretty hot though.

Yeah, that one doesn't count. Honestly, you couldn't give me one of those cabs (so cramped and shite for visibility). I was surprised to see it offered by MWME for less than a couple million. It's totally worth it and in line with their pricing model. ;p

Between the military surplus/collector community and the "overland adventure vehicle" world, apparently there are no bounds and P.T. Barnum was 200% correct.

Yeah, sadly the A1R trucks are pretty scarce. I mean really scarce in comparison (unlike the earlier versions, most seem to still be coveted by guard units and cherry picked by states/organization that get first pick of the good stuff). I won't say unobtainium, but they are rare in...

I's been high 70's here (friggin COLD) But we're gonna see 20's this week. The gen tanks are all full. Batteries charged. Batmobile engine with 60K BTU is lit (and so am I). Just in case.... In case of emergency I can heat my house, the garage (I have to move all my "tropical...