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And do you who/what OEM supplies pads these days for Ford? I know Bosch used to be a large OEM supplier....

If you really want to split hairs, you should look into the difference between Genuine OEM Ford and Motorcraft. They are NOT one in the same. Same goes for other vehicle MFGs. OEM is OEM. And last I checked Ford actually manufacturers more of their OEM parts than most. Motorcraft is Fords...

Altering/stiffening an otherwise flexy frame is almost always a bad idea. If this is an open-C channel frame, much of its strength and ability to NOT break comes from its flex. Short of tearing the entire vehicle down to bare frame and stiffening the entire frame, you are likely to cause more...

Let me guess.... Video(s) take multiple (unknown) MFG pads for a SINGLE (unknown) application and now Chet is applying it as fact across the entire vehicle industry? Okay...... :ROFLMAO: Personally, I stick to OEM calipers, but rarely OEM rotors or pads. Why? Because OEM rotors are...

Yep. Having both is often useful. USGS Topo for old data, Gaia Topo for more up to date (but not always the old)

In short, YES, adding livable space to the rear is beneficial, provided you actually need the space Although I strongely suggest you hash out design of your camper first, being mindful of weights forward/back/left/right then work out what it needs to haul it effectively. In our case, our...

Dave Smith is a solid bet. They are just north of us. And its udder ridiculous just how far people are traveling to purchase trucks.

Yep, its called a flatbed ;)

A Dodge with transmission issues? Say it aight so!! :ROFLMAO:

Pretty well sorted out. Still need to finish the top of the hoop, and thru bolt the over-center latch assembly (just tack welded) Fabbed a standoff that bolts to the tailgate, as well as a latch plate that bolts to the standoff. If the need ever arises, I can remove the carrier and latch...

And on to spare tire carrier. This might actually work :D Still have the latch assembly to sort out, but the design seems solid.

Rear bumper done enough to slap some rattle can on it and move on.... The openings left and right of the pivot bushings will received some flush mounted backup lights.

Yeag the cost of trucks these days.... and people just forking over the cash for a new truck is bananas in my book. To each his own, but Ill gladly take a 100k mile Suprduty over a brand new anything. Which is what I did for our setup. I paid a whopping 16k for ours :LOL:

Cold start issues are caused by all sorts of things. The cold thickens the oil, (and fuel if not the correct blend), decreases battery cranking power, and really tests the limits of the fuel and 12v starting system. Yes, well maintained and/or low mileage modern diesels have no trouble...

One more thing to toss out there, especially with a young family involved…. Up to the current 6.2 gasser superduty, we have run diesels. Amazing torque, great MPG, and hauling a heavy camper was great. But they STINK. Old diesel, new diesel, doesnt matter. They STINK, especially during...

Yep, and as far as power concerns go, if you run a ‘gravity’ style LP furnace, you have clean dry heat that requires no electricity. We run such a unit, its a refurbished 1960-something Hydroflame complete with a modern safety valve and millivolt thermocouple. Dry heat, no electricity needed...

lets try this.... https://flic.kr/s/aHsmqve8uG yep, there you go.... the original build photos for Idacamper2.0 (y)