AmboLander

[FDM2012]

Been doing a lot of tire/wheel research lately....

So, I drove to the scales this morning to get a much needed and up to date weight check on my rig.

This is what I had at the scales with 7/8 tank of fuel, 2 adults (400lbs between the 2 of us) and an
extra bench seat (from one of my other vans) laying in the middle floor of the box.

The way I look at it, this is all very comparable weight to what I would be loaded out at.

Front: 4400
Rear: 6160
Total: 10540

The rims that I already bought to put on it are rated at 3650, and my tires of choice are rated at 3750.

I think that is enough cushion for most applications. I will roll with it. :smiley_drive:

 

[zuke]

Yup, Sounds like you'll be ok with those numbers, you don't plan on doing any towing with it, do you?

 

[FDM2012]

Nothing serious. Not sure I would ever go higher than 6,000. (600lbs-ish in tongue weight)

Would not even do that until I put on Meth Injection (EGT's) and a triple disc TC.

I would like to build a tag along OverLander trailer, but that is pretty far off. No more
than about 3,500-4,500lbs total weight.

Yup, Sounds like you'll be ok with those numbers, you don't plan on doing any towing with it, do you?

 

[Abitibi]

Been doing a lot of tire/wheel research lately....

So, I drove to the scales this morning to get a much needed and up to date weight check on my rig.

This is what I had at the scales with 7/8 tank of fuel, 2 adults (400lbs between the 2 of us) and an
extra bench seat (from one of my other vans) laying in the middle floor of the box.

The way I look at it, this is all very comparable weight to what I would be loaded out at.

Front: 4400
Rear: 6160
Total: 10540

The rims that I already bought to put on it are rated at 3650, and my tires of choice are rated at 3750.

I think that is enough cushion for most applications. I will roll with it. :smiley_drive:

Those numbers are almost identical to mine when I'm loaded up for a trip. Not bad at all considering I've seen plenty of heavier Sportsmobiles...

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[FDM2012]

Still have a lot of modifying (hubs, springs-front/rear, fender wells), and $$ to dump on it, but I think you get the main idea.....
By my Math, they will tuck in about 4'' from where they are now.

Of course, it's not like I was really awake and alert in Math class....... #80'sChild









I will mod the bumper accordingly, and slice a piece of cheese out of the fenders, as recommended by UHAULER. Thx, for the tip!

 

[gtbensley]

Those are going to look beastly!

 

[FDM2012]

Installed the 26 row today.

I meant to take pics while doing it, but I was dodging showers, so that just didn't happen....

There is plenty of room in there, but you have to modify all of the brackets and whatnot.
Not a horrible job, if you have a 6-pack. Or 12 pack in my case.......
I would have finished a lot earlier, had my neighbor not been getting in my way and
offering ALL of his advice.... A good dude, though.

I went for about a 45 minute drive afterwards, including the highway, and it seems that it's zone is now 145-165 degrees.
It was upper 80's and soupy, here in Tampa today. Before, I was running 170-180 with a Derale w/fan. I am now content.

 

[patoz]

Wow, that's a pretty big improvement. I know that'll make you happy!

 

[tgreening]

Huh. Just realized I'm a hop and a skip from you at the moment. Hangin out at Disney Fort Wilderness for another 5 weeks.

 

[Bikersmurf]

I'll add that to the list... especially if I tow.

Right now I'm blissfully ignorant about lots of temperatures (Trans, EGT, etc).

 

[FDM2012]

Awesome. I know you are already very familiar with our swampy summers down here,
but I hope you don't get rained out, too much....
Eric S.

Huh. Just realized I'm a hop and a skip from you at the moment. Hangin out at Disney Fort Wilderness for another 5 weeks.

 

[FDM2012]

Gauges are definitely a catch-22, and will send you down the proverbial wormholes, but well worth
it to me for collecting REAL Data for monitoring and troubleshooting.

I'll add that to the list... especially if I tow.

Right now I'm blissfully ignorant about lots of temperatures (Trans, EGT, etc).

 

[FDM2012]

Yeah, you know me, I was waiting on a good deal. For only $50, how could I pass it up?
#DealsAreOutThere

 

[patoz]

Eric, do you still have my cell phone number, if not I'll PM it to you. You may lose internet but still have cell phone or text capability. Let me know if I can help.

 

[FDM2012]

Thx Pat. I thought I had it in my phone, but not. Are you all prepped now?