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A lot of good info here, thanks guys. Would anyone happen to know how to calculate the required deflection rate for the springs? I know Neil says to try and plan for 100mm, which I think is good advice. I have seen subframe separation pictures and then when I see a lot of the springs used they...

So the rail on rail sub-frame fabrication has started. The fabricator has cut and drilled all the steel and tomorrow the welding starts. Had new rear U-Bolts made today for the eventual spring pack removal/cleanup. Also found a used (in great shape) 50 gallon (189 liters) aluminum fuel tank...

So Neil, as you are probably aware I have used some of the info on your build site for our build (thanks for all the info). Also have seen your truck in the Wigglesworth's book, looks great. Our plans for this truck is much like your travels. So, with a rail on subframe what thoughts would you...

Hey guys, I do have the "Build Your Own Overland Camper" book and am following the design from there (page 64/65). Also the original firebox came with a rail on system much like described in the book (though lighter built than the new subframe). Our plans are more for light off road (but lots of...

Hi all, anyone know of a USA source for the springs for a rail-on-rail subframe? This is for our 1120 and the subframe is 16'x8' (roughly).

Just a quick update as I am in the middle of drawing up the subframe plans (just did the final measuring) for the start of fabrication tomorrow morning. Can't wait to get it built and on and get the Total Composites box going. We have also gotten a bit more progress in that the new SRW rims are...

Wow, thanks Neil! Just in time, I was planning that while the siubframe was being built to talk to a fabricator about a compressor mount. These should help a lot.

Well, the highway is not a strong point. About 55mph is ok. Problem is we are in Florida now which means with no A/C the windows are down so a bit of a racket. Also, I am in the process of ordering the SRW rims from Germany. Will take about a month to get here, but the new tires will be a bit...

Thanks guys, I am thinking of trying to find a truck spring shop next week while the new subframe is being fabricated. Where the fabricator is located there are several big truck shops. Might see if they could snadblast/paint the leafs and replace the u-bolts. Also am going to look into new rear...

Thanks, it seems to be in pretty nice condition with the apparent flaws fixable (hopefully there are no hidden ones). Been running around trying to get the box off and road worthy again. Then of course trying to keep the boat going at the same time (this morning found a faulty "smart" regulator...

OK, thanks Joe. I'll crawl under and take a look and see what space is available. Any chance if you know if yours was aftermarket or OEM?

Sorry for all the posts but has anyone added a bracket for an A/C compressor to an OM366LA? I have been looking around the engine bay and things seem a bit tight. This is my first choice but if not possible I am open to suggestions.

Hi all, I have seen online a build that has removed the upper spring pack on a truck like ours. I am under the assumption that with the weight we will end up with we will never utilize those springs. Is this a good assumption and if so should I just remove them to save a bit of weight? I plan on...

Quick update, I think I have gotten the issues with removing the firebox sorted. The rough running ended up being caused by removing the bowdon cables that controlled the throttle from the rear of the truck (for the PTO driven pump). Minor adjustment near the injector pump and all is well. The...

Ok, funny but I am still figuring out the hand throttle. I did see a broken bowdon cable at the throttle linkage that I need to track back but I'll bet that is why the hand throttle seems tricky to figure out. At the point that the throttle linkage attaches to the engine there looks to be an...

I removed the firebox yesterday and in the process cut 2 Bowdon cables. I have since learned from a very helpful guy in Germany that these cables were for regulating the engine speed for the pto driven pump in the back of the truck. Once you cut those cables you need to adjust the idle as now...

Oh, and I do not think the rough running is caused by me messing up the kill switch as I did that yesterday and it ran well this morning to get it over to the guys that pulled the box.

Big day today but I did have a bit of a warning. Got up this morning and decided to run the generator to charge batteries on the boat. Alternator refused to put out amps. So went in to meet the guys to remove the firebox from the truck. Crane would not start, so we used jacks and blocks and got...

OK, thanks guys. That makes sense. Got the box off today and the chassis looks pretty good with very light rust only in a few places. I do not think we will sandblast, have pressure washer coming tomorrow for a few hours of blasting. That and trying to figure out what I cut that has made the...

Will add checking the air system to the project list. I have a Webasto waiting for a habitat to be installed. I will be removing the stack for now, I really do not want to move the habitat back to allow the spacing for it. Finished unbolting and de-wiring the firebox today, removing lights...