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  1. mk216v

    2019 F350 4x4 custom HPI flatbed/AT Atlas topper

    Thanks much Mark!
  2. mk216v

    GXV Adventure Truck; how many here?

    Impressive! PS--thanks for your PM.
  3. mk216v

    2019 F350 4x4 custom HPI flatbed/AT Atlas topper

    No one likes awkward. ;-) I think they were going for Outback cool with the departure angle. Why not put the angle to use?
  4. mk216v

    My next new build is about to start - V3 Explorer - Feedback from the group needed

    Thx. Do you know if you have driving, driving diffused, flood, flood diffused, hyperspot or spot?...or a part number? From what I see on Rigid's **************' Viewpoint site, the driving diffused dump the most light right down in front of the truck. For my build, I'm thinking 4 of the amber, since...
  5. mk216v

    2019 F350 4x4 custom HPI flatbed/AT Atlas topper

    Yup, you got it, thx! I'd like to make that small "triangle" storage encapsulation, removable, so that IF I remove the spare/camper, I could still use the flatbed deck as a flatbed. Not planning on doing this often, but I want to build in the modularity and not hose myself with a fixed triangle...
  6. mk216v

    2019 F350 4x4 custom HPI flatbed/AT Atlas topper

    Wow ok then, that seals it--Buckstop aluminum bumper it is! Thanks for the feedback Kevin. Was impressed to see here he struck a deer at 70mph and no real damage apparently...
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    My next new build is about to start - V3 Explorer - Feedback from the group needed

    Awesome build! Great info on the deer strike. I see you have the quad 3.5x5" foglight openings in the Buckstop...are you using 4" Rigid's? (Rigid E-Pro in 4" are actually 2.7x5.2"; https://www.rigidindustries.com/e-series-pro-e-series.html )
  8. mk216v

    2019 F350 4x4 custom HPI flatbed/AT Atlas topper

    Thx. From ARB; "We currently do not have any product for the 2019 F350.[ie bumpers, diffs] Our lockers will not work with the 2019 F350 regardless of gear ratio." That's what we thought (PS--what was different about the Tremor)? Buddy overlayed Ford CAD data using earlier F-SD and current F-SD...
  9. mk216v

    U.S. alternative to Seitz top hinged windows

    Thank you David. I really appreciated your helpful and professional email. Very very impressed. This level of service before, during, and after sale is HUGELY rare. Keep up the industry-leading work!!
  10. mk216v

    2019 F350 4x4 custom HPI flatbed/AT Atlas topper

    Had some good discussions with some of you here about keeping my RegularCab chassis-cab or selling and getting a SuperCab pickup (for dogs, 34gal midship fuel tank for better weight distribution vs 40gal aft-axle tank in c-c, ability to put spare underneath truck in pickup version, pickup is...
  11. mk216v

    U.S. alternative to Seitz top hinged windows

    Thanks for the further explanation David. I understand. Email recv'd, thanks for that. Looking forward to receiving 3 of your 10 window sizes. Unfortunately I'll have to go elsewhere for the 4th as the 450x1100 is just a wee bit too big. Thanks again for your excellent service thus far! Note to...
  12. mk216v

    GXV Adventure Truck; how many here?

    30seconds to lift the roof? I assume this is with nothing on the roof save for your standard components (solar maybe)? Glad to hear condensation isn't an issue inside the EC cabins. BostonMangler fought lots of condensation inside the FWC(on walls and ceiling) even though he had 1-2 roof vent...
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    GXV Adventure Truck; how many here?

    Hi Michelle, As I mentioned here in this post, you're welcome to send me a PM if you'd like to hear more about how my customer service experience went (with both of the above mentioned managers)...
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    GXV Adventure Truck; how many here?

    WOW, serious?!? How very sad...
  15. mk216v

    2020 Ford Transit AWD

    As you know all too well, less complexity is better (K.I.S.S.). That being said, the 3.5L Ecoboost have been very good engines, and LOTS of fun to drive! 400btq stock in a bread loaf on wheels makes most people giddy. What value do you put on a HUGE smile on your face? ;)
  16. mk216v

    2020 Ford Transit AWD

    Sorry to stray OT there. As you might use, Blackstone is recommended for oil testing. Re: crappy oil and bad common oil, etc; There's very good oil w/ HTHS, more anti-wear additives&detergents, and there's not so good oil. Use the very good stuff(Using Total/Elf here). Some of the big names...
  17. mk216v

    How good can a full-size solid axle suspension be?

    All you had to do was ask! ;) Pg 49 for '19 Ford SuperDuty pickup; https://madocumentupload.marketingassociates.com/api/Document/GetFile?v1=4448972&v2=082218092022&v3=60&v4=3a356440177318e6661ce4291a1c606943fd66e39b5e8d79ceb4e67b&v5=False Pg 61 for '19 Ford SuperDuty chassis-cab...
  18. mk216v

    GXV Adventure Truck; how many here?

    Agreed, but comes at a SIZABLE increase in cost.
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    GXV Adventure Truck; how many here?

    Starting at $185k, and while they used to offer an EXD cabin on YOUR own chassis, now they're only offering new truck/cabin combos. CS is a bit better (Michelle is active here), but still lacking in my experience.
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    How good can a full-size solid axle suspension be?

    The lack of transparency is frustrating for sure. Everyone wants to hold onto their secret sauce, which is understandable, but still frustrating to the engineers/enthusiasts not working at said company.
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