Recent content by andy_b

To anser the question: we haven’t had issues. As long as it fits (and we don’t always and still make it) we are fine. If you keep the big things low, minimal stuff on the roof, and exercise restraint when installing and loading high cabinets, you should be fine. We left out upper cabinets in...

Those tie rod ends should definitely be serviced, although 3000 miles seems way to early to fail. Based on the videos, the boots appear to have been cut/failed in the accordion which may have been an install error. Rod ends (and other greasable parts) should evacuate air and oil grease from...

My understanding is that since the block increases the distance btw the axle and the spring, that additional leverage allows more axle wrap as a consequence. I have no idea how accurate this rationale is, but the fact that getting rid of the block eliminates (or at least greatly lessens) axle...

I have run tuned Fox 2.0s on prior truck before custom springs and ADS 2.5s on current F350 before springs - each time, the custom leafs made a much bigger impact. IMHO, these trucks are totally fine with custom valved 2.0s. 2.5s look cooler and have a higher theoretical performance ceiling, but...

In that case, I’d get the least expensive custom built set you can.

LOL, the number of times tragedy *almost* occurred on a complicated project is like the number of stars in the sky.

What year truck? Assuming you have checked: upper and lower shock mounts, track bar mounts, TREs, swaybar endlinks, caliper mounts, etc? Don’t mean to be patronizing but it is hard to guess what has been checked, which makes suggesting what to check next challenging. I know when I do projects...

It is your truck so I encourage you to do what is appropriate for your use but I don’t think that this is the right conclusion. You’re already messing with the suspension, so why bother with half-measures? Then you have spent time and money for an incomplete solution and a false sense of...

Using the adjustable spacers, you’d be out less than $300 iirc. Not sure if that is worth the differences between the two shocks as I’m not familiar about their specifics.

Freespool plus power out usually lets me get the line out without getting as hot as if it was in gear. YMMV.

This is the main problem with most winches that have the brake inside the drum. As it spools out, the brake uses inertia to press against the drum housing as the motor winds down to keep the rope from free spooling out. Few brands go to the effort to build it differently; the only one I can...

I’m not the OP but my Alcans continue to be great. I upgraded to a ’24 F350 and Alcans were one of the first mods I did. I didn’t mention this in my first post but I think the most important factor to consider is proximity - if you happen to be closer to one than another, go there. Shipping a...

It isn’t that Bilstein’s don’t need maintenance, you’re just throwing them away instead of servicing. I think you’re drawing an incomplete conclusion here lol. I get that trying to service shocks while on the road abroad is a legitimate challenge but I don’t think that it is true to draw an...

Get custom valved shocks for your application since it sounds like it is going to be loaded all the time. There are lot of places big and small that could custom build you a set which is matched for your application. IMHO the biggest hassle has been getting them delivered but that has improved...

I think some important questions are: - what is your budget? - what kind of camper? - where are these contracts going to be? - what time of year? All problems can be solved with enough money and you can get the most of your money by assessing your needs accurately and planning ahead carefully...