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  1. ExpoMike

    SOLD 4x4 1997 Chevy 3500 Ambulance

    Reading the ad, Inside box dimensions are 66.5” tall 83” wide 139” long
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    Tray build

    I keep swinging back and forth on a pre done flatbed or building my own. We'll see how I feel about it, after my knee replacement surgery next month.
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    Frame extension/Bumper mount

    In my opinion, the two angle iron pieces are not going to do anything and are a waste. What you really need is to sleeve the box frame back at least 12" from the end of the frame. Ideally box tubing would be best but you could use C channel. You might need to fabricate these items (box tube...
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    JCliftonB's Full-Size Overland/Adventure Build

    Wow, new and unused for 7 years. That is crazy. Congrats on the new camper.
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    JCliftonB's Full-Size Overland/Adventure Build

    You should have 4 inside hatch areas to put the turnbuckles in through, so you can tighten them. I know my old Grandby, one of them was access under the bench.
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    2002 Dodge 2500 Sport Build (CAL)

    Congrats and good call.
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    Trestle 2022 Ram 3500 Cab/Chassis Build Thread

    Enjoying the build so far. Sucks about the your truck order that shows up to be shipped right after you buy your buddy's truck.
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    91 GMC Suburban build

    I totally approve of that blue! Love that color!
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    Structural stability for my Camper box build and materials selection.

    What size vehicle are you using? The one in that video is a very short wheelbase, which will limit frame flex but that is not going to be your typical camper build on a normal vehicle (like truck, box van, etc.). Class C RV's have some flex to them. This is why over time you will start...
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    Which of these two pop-ups (F250, F350) should I rent for 3 weeks in Alaska?

    I'll be willing to bet, the vintage of those trucks, that F250 is already overloaded without any of your gear. 3/4 tons of those vintage don't have the capacity of newer 3/4 tons. Heck, that vintage F350 has the payload of modern 3/4 ton trucks. Without knowing your offroad experience with...
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    Structural stability for my Camper box build and materials selection.

    Thing is, you want to have some flex. If things are so rigid nothing flexes, then things break and driving down any road, they are not truly flat. Get on back roads or dirt roads, it's even worse. All vehicles have flex built into them. It's about controlling the flex, that's the challenge...
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    Structural stability for my Camper box build and materials selection.

    That looks like typical frame flex that almost all cabover's are going to experience. The front vertical wall is the junction at the frame, between a cab and box. That has a lot of leverage hanging out and that is where the frame will typically flex at.
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    2022 Ford F550 - DIY - Adventure Expedition Vehicle Build Thread

    Amazing work but I would never have that level of patience nor time commitment.
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    Tray build

    I have been researching something similar for my 2000 Ram 2500 long bed. Here's a build using aluminum. I haven't found many, most are steel and heavy.
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    New 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel

    More importantly, how did you get the eagle to fly into your picture frame, for a great shot?
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    2001 Dodge 2500 4x4 6spd with 1984 FWC Fleet (SOLD)

    Per forum rules, must have price and location.
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    JCliftonB's Full-Size Overland/Adventure Build

    Yep, any mounts that hold the cab on (under cab and core support). The number of them depends on the vehicle. My '55 Chevy wagon has 14 mounts. ?
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    JCliftonB's Full-Size Overland/Adventure Build

    Having done this on other vehicles, loosen all of the body mounting bolts on the cab and core support. Then removed one side (drivers or pass) and put a floor jack under the rocker pinch rail. Then just up that side enough to get the top bushings out and put the new ones in as you go. Then...
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    Hodakaguy's 4x4 Sprinter Build

    Nice work on the holder. 1/4" plate might have been a little overkill :ROFLMAO: You'll want to find something to go around the paper towels. If you get any wind blowing on that (like from your window being down and driving), you'll find they will self unroll around itself. Ask me how I...
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    2nd Gen Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins / The “Puller” Project

    I agree, I wish there was a more "factory" looking bumper that has provisions for a winch and better protection. Not sure on 3rd gens but it seems many 2nd gen bumpers end up looking like the truck has a fat lip sticking out.
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