Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
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ExPo's 2000 7.3 Excursion Build
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Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
Yeah I definitely thought about that. In the end I realized that I can already sleep inside, and I could add a 270 awning and get all the living space I need. The cash for the conversion seemed not worth it. (meaning im too poor to afford it lol)
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
Spent some time taking photos of the solar panel this afternoon, and couldnt help but change my perspective with this shot.
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Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
Annnnddddd progress on the platform.
Awesome. Any sketches or CAD of the design?
MattScott
Approved Vendor
Sorry, this was the longest a diesel truck thread had gone, in the history of the internet, without someone arguing about towing ratings, how their brand of diesel is better, or torque figures. The world would have started spinning backwards without the above comment.
Looking great Chris.
If I could chime in, I was pretty happy with my ARB 2.0-inch (leveling) kit, but by no fault of their own, I've decided to go a bit bigger, potentially with a 4.5-inch kit.
My reasoning is that no one bothers to correct the geometry on a 2.0 inch kit—putting everything "two inches" out of whack. I can get a 3-4-inch kit that corrects everything, bringing it back to stock, in theory. Sure it's a bit higher but these trucks can handle it. Don't be afraid to break the overland mold and go a bit bigger than usual. You'll need it, these trucks are terrible in technical terrain.
I also want some of them blingy shocks because I live in the PHX valley.
Looking great Chris.
If I could chime in, I was pretty happy with my ARB 2.0-inch (leveling) kit, but by no fault of their own, I've decided to go a bit bigger, potentially with a 4.5-inch kit.
My reasoning is that no one bothers to correct the geometry on a 2.0 inch kit—putting everything "two inches" out of whack. I can get a 3-4-inch kit that corrects everything, bringing it back to stock, in theory. Sure it's a bit higher but these trucks can handle it. Don't be afraid to break the overland mold and go a bit bigger than usual. You'll need it, these trucks are terrible in technical terrain.
I also want some of them blingy shocks because I live in the PHX valley.
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
Yeah I think that the ARB kit is perfect for this generation of vehicle. I don't know too much about yours, but im sure they didnt put anything out of reasonable tolerances
Mine did great off-road with stock height and taller tires. Theyre surprisingly capable and you really dont need much to get out there. Also towing and torque are definitely factors to consider, but no one here really cares as you said. Thats mainly argued about at the bro-dozer forums im sure.
Haha that's awesome. I didnt realize id even want it until I went to set my drink down and couldnt find a good place to set it.
bigskypylot
Explorer
The BroDozers and don't forget about rolling coal lol. Any plans to tune down the road? Or leave well enough alone lol
I figured it out after knocking one to many unloading beers into the dirt. I used to set them in the same spot without the cup holder.
Desert_Roaming
New member
Liking this build, and the drop down stove idea.
elpoffroad
Adventurer
Thanks to your suggestion I went out to buy the cup holder from academy. $2 is cheap now need the hole saw to make it fit.