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Next Ambo project. It came off a 10.25 Sterling axle in a 1995 F250. It looks like it should fit my Dana 70 axle. It looks like it should be able to connect to the frame with a couple custom mounts/brackets. Being a 1.125” bar it won’t be as stiff as a 1.5” Helwig bar. That doesn’t mean it...

Looks like the bar is a perfect fit. The bracket that attaches to the axle will need to be modified a bit because only 1/2 of it will sit on the axle housing. I’m also going to rotate both the links which connect it to the frame 180* so they don’t interfere with the frame. Then all I’ll need are...

Next Ambo project. It came off a 10.25 Sterling axle in a 1995 F250. It looks like it should fit my Dana 70 axle. It looks like it should be able to connect to the frame with a couple custom mounts/brackets. Being a 1.125” bar it won’t be as stiff as a 1.5” Helwig bar. That doesn’t mean it...

Keep up the great work, I’m waiting to see all your ideas become reality so that I can learn from the wisdom you gain. Perhaps one day I may follow in your footsteps and imitate one of these great designs. ?

And for those of you who prefer to start at the beginning…

I feel like he stole my bed design… only difference being I was planning it on the passenger side.

Ambulance vs RV Any questions? RVs are built to a very low price point… B190s might be somewhat better, but I’d not bet my life on it.

I hate coin operated pumps… mostly because they are noisy and slow. I think every time I’ve spoken to a clerk because I didn’t have change… they’ve just turned it on. That said, I love having onboard air and wouldn’t voluntarily be with out it. When you have an inner dually go flat in a rain...

I have a 12/96 Ambulance with almost 18,000 hours and 250k miles. It gets exceptional fuel economy for a 9500+ brick. In 7 years I’ve given it oil changes, a new fuel filter, replaced the fuel bowl O-rings, replaced the faulty alternator it came with, redone the brakes, and new springs & shocks...

If you are considering onboard air, York A/C compressors are considered to be the way to go. Here’s the first article I came across… and it seems quite good: https://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/york_compressor.shtml That said, a friend gave me one of these 25 years ago, and it’s been...

I had a high volume 12 v compressor. It was great till the shaft sheered off. I decided to run the next off the inverter rather than pay five times as much for a 12 v with no tank or regulator.

At 7am: Philips XULED in glass Hella euro pattern housing. Hella H4 halogen in glass Hella euro pattern housing. Against the garage at night: Hella H4 vs $50 (cheap) LED H4 replacement.

Quick solution, ‘Autosol’ will remove the have in a few minutes per light. http://www.autosol.com/mobile/default.aspx?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtMCKBhDAARIsAG-2Eu-JWHd273zGGgOwORVMFU1-g4ba8x3NuwXDTc_IbxX3Fyhqll2JYgAaAsbKEALw_wcB Although it’ll come back after a year or two, it can easily be cleaned off...

I’ve bought a like new Mac 500 compressor for $65, and a 1/2” Snap-on impact for $100. The 2000 watt inverter had no problems powering the compressor, which in turn has plenty of air to drive the impact. It’s 575 max reverse torque makes changing tires ridiculously fast… and easy. :D BTW, The...

I’d recommend taking a wire brush to the other and making sure it doesn’t have a big crack in it. Otherwise the next time you won’t be so lucky. I’d hate to see a notice of your obituary. Chances are it won’t be as bad… the right side takes more of a beating. But I wouldn’t pull out onto the...

Shite. That’s much worse than a ball joint. it looks like it was cracked for a while. I’d carefully inspect the other control arms for other cracks, they may not be far behind.

I’d be lucky to find an ambulance anywhere near where I am… hard enough to find a diesel 7.3. I’ve found one diesel cube van. I considered the hydraulic brake assist, but they wanted so much for the dirty old parts I passed on the idea. If I do it, I’ll pay 30-40% more and get new/rebuilt rather...

Looking forward to seeing how you make out with your conversion. More and more vendors are dropping support for older E series rigs. I’m starting to feel that it my circumstances were to change, and I decided I did want to convert my ‘97 rig in the future, I’d be following in your footsteps. :D