Recent content by SChandler

I think you are going to want to look at snatch blocks bigger than the ARB or Warn products. I wish I could find the right link, but one of the guys on here with a Unimog used blocks off of E-bay that were made by Johnson/McKissick that are industrial strength products available in all sorts of...

The original wiring set up (assuming you used the heater wiring from the donor Cummins truck) shouldn't have a relay in it to the blower motor. This link might help you in your diagnosis (he talks about how the blower's wired in the first couple of posts)...

On the Cummins swaps, for future reference, you can exchange a core motor at a Cummins parts/service center and get back a rebuilt by Cummins motor: https://quickserve.cummins.com/info/qsol/products/engines/midrange.html and http://www.cummins-sp.com/engines/recon/. Nationwide warranty, built...

I'd rethink the gear swap if I were you. 1500 rpm is below the torque peak. If 65 mph is your desired cruise speed, you will have better power and the engine won't be lugging if you're in the 1800-ish rpm range at 65 mph. I can't wait to see this thing all put together. It's going to be sweet!

Ah, yes a box across the front would make that style of mount difficult to use. I will be curious to see what you do with the spare. I'm always looking for cheap and simple ways to do things. :)

Sounds like you have a plan for the spare tire mount already, but this one might be an option that should work with your planned location for the spare: http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/wheels/131_1203_low_buck_spare_tire_mount/

What are the EPA requirements for bringing the truck back into the US following removal of the DPF system for use of the truck with high sulfur diesel? I've read that US-built vehicles (model year 2007 and later) that are intended for the export market are not allowed to be re-imported into the...

Just saw this in the latest Truck Camper Magazine newsletter: http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/new-product-free-spirit-energy-wind-generators. Manufacturer's website is here: http://www.freespiritenergy.com/. I have no affiliation with the product, never seen or used it, etc., but...

Looking forward to more pictures of awesome work! :victory:

Rube, any chance you'll be able to keep tabs/post pictures of this truck after it leaves your hands and gets finished up? I'd love to see photos of the fuel tank and interior/exterior work and the finished product.

Daystar recently released these: http://daystarweb.com/productdetail.php?productID=1232 They might be worth a look at since they should let you keep your current air bags. I will echo the previous posts about the shocks on your truck locrwln. I have considered getting some nice 2.5" body...

Cool, thanks for the additional information.

The Suburban nameplate goes back to the 30's: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Suburban

It looks like the RHD Ford from Australia that was mentioned on the previous page. Outback, do you or Marc know if he has a blog about his trip? Could you link it if he does?

A coupling nut should work ok. When I read your first reply I missed that you said coupling nut. I was trying to figure out how you were going to use a standard hex nut and get it to sit high enough to put a socket it on it and seat somewhat in the kingpin. A coupling nut makes much more...