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Yeah, I am going to loctite the nut this time... In other news I have no additional issues to report. Well I still have a bit of a clunk during when braking and turning left. Looks like there is a casting nub on the LCA casing thats hitting the subframe a bit. Might get to that eventually...

Nobody makes one for this axle, at least that I could find. I also don't have access to a machine shop currently.

The service manual didn't mention it, but I could have missed it. Its a self locking nut, and I used a new one. My best guess is I accidentally used the old crush sleeve. I will dig through my parts bin later to see.

The gears were used, bearings and diff were new. The oil was pretty contaminated, not quite quicksilver though. If the bearings are good I will put it back together, but I doubt it. Especially with there being no preload for a while.

Agreed. Its not quite a perfect storm, but there would have been better times. The wife was rear ended at a stop sign, so the cars in the shop for a body repair quote for a day or two. My lease is up in 3 weeks, and I expect to be moving cross country (unless a job descends from the heavens)...

I finally found the source of the vibration. The rear driveshaft had 1/32 runout at the pinion end. Turns out the pinion nut was half a turn loose. ? No idea how it happened. I torqued down to set the preload, everything was tight, and backlash was good. I am hoping the pinion splines...

My understanding is that Ford changed which SAE standard they used for establishing tow ratings. The previous standard was a lot more flexible. The other factor is tongue weight. With abusive driving and high tongue weights, unibody vehicles can be damaged by rear wrinkled sheetmetal...

We use a similar setup on aircraft galleys. The main issue is I would need to work out a method to prevent the bin from falling out at full extension. Should be doable, I just haven't looked into it. For maximum volume I could use 40 thousandths UHMWPE tape at several locations.

Roughing out a new galley cabinet. I think I will save time and stick with the same basic layout and appliances. Moving the fridge upward will gain me some storage and avoid stubbed toes from the door. I am not sure what type of storage to use the the right side. Bins? Drawers? Drawers are...

You would have noticed excessive sidewall flex I think.

The viar compressor stopped working properly about 2 years ago. It would only make about 70psi. The bore is scored, so obviously it ingested some sand or similar. I rebuilt it, and relocated it, and the intake will be moved inside the cabin. IMG_20200528_092902360 IMG_20200528_103630221...

Since it was still holding air, the sidewall plies and inner rubber must have been intact. Depending on the tires type and load rating, there can be a thick layer of rubber around the upper outer face of the bead, and the sidewall. The bead can be injected in a different stage than the...

An easy fix is to put 1/4" of closed cell foam on the tank. Generally good air circulation keeps condensation down. The only time you will see major condensation, is when you are filling the tank from a cool/cold source (underground supply) in hot humid weather.

Looks like age or manufacturing defect to me.

A little paint and some time with the chop saw.

Typically MB has a lock that prevents turning the key to the "start" position until it has been returned to the lock, or off position. Although I can't imagine why you would not notice a big diesel was already running. I have not seen the ignition in the big trucks, but I assume its basically...

One shade installed, waiting on a new sliding door roller so I can modify to add a bit of clearance. The blinds are reflective silver on the outside, combined with the double pane, there is no comparison to a glass window, and significant improvement over the glass window with fabric shade...

If the fluid, including torque converter, have not been changed with the proper fluid, start there. The fluid needs a complete change every 50k max. The next step is checking the tcm for codes. If none are present a TC replacement and/or possibly new TC clutch damper valve.

Yeah, now is a great time of year to drive to Alaska or northern Canada, maybe they will open the border this summer? We could burn quite a bit of time in the USA, and we have saved a few places for such an occasion. If there is an "Overland" mindset, its one of adaptability and flexibility...

Progress may be put on hold for a bit. Both of us have been laid off as cost saving measures. I am spamming just about any job I qualify for, but having no interest in working for less than half my current salary, we may end up on the road again for a bit. So I guess I need to wrap up van...