The "Road Oiler" gets overdrive (700R4 Swap)

[Recovry4x4]

If all else fails, I have a bed on my truck. Have troop seats or the steel topper as well. There will likely be a wrecker at the rally if you want to wait.

 

[Speddmon]

If all else fails, I have a bed on my truck. Have troop seats or the steel topper as well. There will likely be a wrecker at the rally if you want to wait.

We'll keep that plan in mind.

I was starting to disassemble the extra pieces of the welder/generator for removal just this morning, the parts that connect it to the box. As I'm doing that, I started thinking about why in the world I would want to keep it. I have generators so I don't need it for that. I have a small welder and access to larger ones if needed, so I don't need it for that. I think I was just being a packrat...no more. The welder/generator is going as well.

 

[Recovry4x4]

I scrapped mine. They are heavier than a barge load of anvils. I did save the pallet that slides on the rails in the bed. A nice Miller Trailblazer would be a better choice. Let me know if you get serious, I'll send pics.

 

[number364]

curious to see what your rpms drop to, if you save some fuel. I'm messing around with hho injection for diesels as fuel prices are ridiculous. Experiencing 30% gain in a duramax. kit is on the way for my cucv

 

[whiskey357]

friend of mine got a 1028 from GL last year ....Traded a engine upgrade for the the rear on his 1028....Extra 500 rebuilt tranny and driveshaft for the total rig....looks good got a replacemnt bed from car junkyard.........had the shop put it on and rebuild the front end and replace the rear with a rebuilt one ...get around 60mph and around 12 mpg...nice set great stero in it also...nice guy

 

[Speddmon]

I scrapped mine. They are heavier than a barge load of anvils. I did save the pallet that slides on the rails in the bed. A nice Miller Trailblazer would be a better choice. Let me know if you get serious, I'll send pics.

That's one of the main reasons I decided to convert it back to a 1028. I figure with the weight of the welder/generator and that big azz box I'm carrying around at least 1500 excess pounds. And that equates to way too much lost fuel.

When I had my 3/4 ton Ram, that truck didn't start to ride nice until you had almost a ton in the back of it...The 1028 GVW is even higher than the Ram was, and that truck just rides too nice. With a suspension rated at over 9K GVW, it should be jarring my guts out on my bumpy back roads.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Tom, I know what your thinking here, and I don't believe it will work...










http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHcYBve7Jpc

 

[Recovry4x4]

Find yourself a bed yet?

 

[Speddmon]

Not yet. Still looking and exploring options.

 

[southdave]

Getting trailer might be easier..

 

[Speddmon]

I do want to get a trailer also. I'm hoping to find a decent M101a3 within my budget.

The bed is being taken care of as we speak. After the GA rally I should be driving back home in an M1028.

 

[PETE BALLARD]

i like the jiggle machine!!!!