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Then as I looked to yank the crankshaft, I realized that this is a 2-piece block that utilizes an engine girdle, and the engine stand setup doesnt allow you to pull the girdle, as its bolted to it :rolleyes: So I need to source a side mount for it, word has it a buddy of mine in town has one...

A few photos as the engine tear down takes place Engine cam out easy enough, and went right onto the stand to be stripped and dismantled. Certainly something to say about the simplicity of a proper Japanese inline :cool:

No matter the tire, if it is a proper high load tire that wear great, you will need to have them siped a time or two during their life. I'm a tried and true Toyo guy (AT2 currently) for our heavy truck and camper, and while they do great on ice and snow new, after 30k or so miles, they wear...

The 96' PSD I had had a cat.

After doing a pre-winter service to both my DD and the truck, I pulled the Tracker in for its teardown. Its in the shop for the duration now. :cool: And after 2-hours with degreaser and the pressure washer, it looks like game on... Next up is pulling the engine for a complete tear down and...

Seems I never updated the progress on spare tire carrier. Its together enough for now, and turned out great IMO. Just have to sort out some tailgate straps/cables.

Thanks for all the insight everyone. Its appreciated. A bit more info… This will be a full-time setup. Within the next 5 years or so we will be hoisting anchor and hitting the road full time. So this isnt a simple get the tracker to the trail type of setup. More along the lines of get...

Changes that pushed the camper from v2.0 to v3.0 were not entirely cosmetic. Ditched the small generator, so generator exhaust port (hole thru wall) was deleted. AC box in rear wall and vents in side wall was added, range hood fan and vent thru side wall added, reworked underside of cabover...

More than a few reasons I went with the design I did. Truck tail/brake/clearance/reverse lighting is completely unobstructed. As is the license plate. And truth be told.... the ONLY reason I added tail/brake lights to the camper was to reduce the following distance of tailgaters. It doesn't...

So entirely speculation? And now whats this about caulking? :unsure: Again, Ive never had a failure associated with Acid#8 While I have never used any moisture cure adhesives, coatings, or CAULKING with it, as thats just silly, it bonds to tough metals including aluminum. And no silly prep or...

Wheelbase is roughly 90" Tire width is roughly 65" No idea on weight dist front to rear. But it is stubby.... if I had to guess its probably about 60F/40R Would have to play with trailer axle placement for sure to get things correct. With the soft top, Id also have to drive it on front forward.

Digging into SXS and UTV trailer designs now... At first glance it looks like most all are limited to 2000lb payloads. But the designs will help. These new ones are curious

How is the tank mounted?

That may be true, but first you said adhesive, then coating. Specifically, which adhesives and coatings are you referring to, that is relevant to this? And with regards to chemical bonds, which aluminum primer would provide a great chemical bond after 1-hour?

And a tandem axle example. This would reduce overhangs further... and would reduce the amount of tongue weight on the truck (if axle was shifted forward some)

Why? And what primer/treatment would you use under such an adhesive?

These Trackers are a hoot. Im excited to get this thing overhauled and back on the road. The body will be coming off the chassis for a complete overhaul in the next couple of weeks, Im hoping to have it back together to DD it in the spring :cool: Considering the crazy short wheelbase of the...

The 1500lbs estimate is a very conservative estimate including a tow rig matched set of wheels/tires. (y)

Technically aluminum should be primed prior to any paint, sealant, or adhesive. In my experience, Acid#8 by Upol does a great job. Have yet to have a failure of any kind since using it. Sand out aluminum, prime, then proceed...