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Ssprocket3 reacted to Channelmarker's post in the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast with
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Really looking nice. I like the black bumper. Nice to have another Actros on the roads of America! -
Ssprocket3 replied to the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast.A little bit of progress this week on the chassis. Custom wheels are mounted with new Continental HCS 14R20s. Fitting an new fuel...
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Ssprocket3 reacted to scott_pdx's post in the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast with Like.
Looks cool. Love to see the build progress.
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Ssprocket3 replied to the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast.I already bought the custom wheels and tires in 14R20 size. Zero plans to change the wheelbase on this truck, not sure why that's...
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Ssprocket3 reacted to Joe917's post in the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast with Like.
The wheel base is fine. Extending it is a huge mistake. Our 917 had a shorter wheelbase and an 18' box. Incredibly maneuverable and...
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Ssprocket3 reacted to Joe917's post in the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast with Like.
Before you go to the r20s, do you plan South America? R20s are unavailable in South America. Strange but true. A 365 or 395 22.5 is a...
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Ssprocket3 reacted to bomonster's post in the thread Building a Dream - "Gimli II" (MB 1225 AF) with Like.
My wife and I have been dreaming of a full-time overlanding life for a long time. After years of planning and saving, this is the year...
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Ssprocket3 reacted to Sitec's post in the thread Building a Dream - "Gimli II" (MB 1225 AF) with Like.
Hello! Great truck you have, and with the V8. They’re thirsty but they sound nice. So, what are ‘synchronised injectors’. I’ve been in...
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Ssprocket3 reacted to Neil's post in the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast with Like.
You suggested extending it over 3.9 It's really not neccesary and will have knock consequences How long is the cabin on the one you...
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Ssprocket3 reacted to Neil's post in the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast with Like.
Looks perfect, well proportioned , it's the right way to go. The suggestion the chassis needs to be longer is ill conceived Neil
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Ssprocket3 replied to the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast.I think it fits a 5.2m box pretty well. Also, the winch is packaged in there tightly, so I don't want to touch rear axle.
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Ssprocket3 reacted to Neil's post in the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast with Like.
3900mm wheelbase is fine. Going longer will bring additional issues with manoeuvrability. The overhang in the diagram looks fine Neil
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Ssprocket3 replied to the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast.For parts and service work?
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Ssprocket3 replied to the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast.The overhang doesn't seem bad with the 5.2m box. Tires are Continental HCS, good for 5000kg.
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Ssprocket3 reacted to Channelmarker's post in the thread 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros Project - USA west coast with Like.
Excited to watch the build!
