AmboLander

[FDM2012]

I think you’ll need some bigger D ring shackles.

Is your goal self recovery or recovering of others?

For self, your need a 16k+ winch. The general rule of thumb is 1.5x your rigs weight. A good 8k might do it if you’re double lining it, but then you’ll need to get even more complicated if that’s not enough. At least with a 16k, then double line gets you 32k. If 32k won’t do it… then you’re really in trouble.

Those shackles are a 12t, and a 13.5t.

Just trying to be somewhat prepared for whatever....

I am running a 12k winch. Hence, the many snatch blocks.

 

[FDM2012]

Death Wobble FIX:
The center mount bolt on the trac bar was worn pretty bad, and the frame holes that that it went through were waller'd out worse than a Rhode Island Red.

So, I drilled the holes out to 5/8'', bought a 5'' Grade 8 bolt and drilled it out for greasing the 3/4'' x 5/8'' x 1 3/4'' inner mount sleeve (not shown) that I BootyFabbed. Put in new bushings, and welded a couple of 5/8'' bore x 1/2'' shaft collars to the frame.
So, instead of just the 2 frame pieces only offering a total of 3/8" of pin support,, it now has 1 3/8".

 

[FDM2012]

Now that my wobble is fixed, and everything else checks out tight and with no driving issues or noises,
I went ahead and upgraded the stabilizer.
I opted for the thru-shaft FOX setup.

 

[FDM2012]

Just a quick little 2 day trip to Ft. Desoto.
Nice to get AmboLander out and about, but it was terribly hot and humid.
Pretty motivated to get out and put this rig to use.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDmQIgRlca4

 

[djasinski]

New locks:

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_146888913471611&key=ec71621b94a3328a8a574c90106be074&libId=iqsqnshq010004rm000DA62gmio5g&loc=http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/160876-Barrell-Locks-for-Ambulance-doors-and-cabinets&v=1&out=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AHRUOXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&ref=http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/forums/28-Domestic-Full-Size-and-Other&title=Barrell Locks for Ambulance doors and cabinets - Expedition Portal&txt=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Went to my favorite Saturday auction and scored this air system for $15. I wasn't positive that the compressor was still in the box,
but when I got home I was pleased to see that it had the Thompson pump ($380 online) just like I already have in the ambulance.
So, I am going to run both of them into this single tank, which will be mounted underbody.

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The link you posted doesn't work any more. can you post what type of locks you bought? I have a McCoy Miller that I need to replace the locks on. And any tips or advise would be helpful too. Awesome build

 

[FDM2012]

Just a short expedition today........

 

[FDM2012]

Took a nice trip from Tampa to The Ozarks a couple of weeks ago for a family reunion. The rig did great! Sadly, I had stupid friggin Cancer a few years ago, and it cost me my spleen. So, my big dream of a long trip to The Yukon and Alaska in AmboLander will probably remain a dream. The risk of a simple damn tick bite could really mess me up, or worse. I reckon I will just relegate myself to campgrounds and just try to stay out of the woods and weeds. Another alternative would be to sell it and buy a boat. I do live in Florida, after all. I dunno..... Hope everyone is doing well and are putting your rigs to use. Cheers till next time!

 

[Bikersmurf]

I hope you’re still able to enjoy the heck out of your Ambo, despite the setbacks. Unfortunately I know all too well about setbacks… buy life keeps going on.