New Guy here with a fullsize..
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FishAll50
Catching the Dream
Ok.. Update.. I am seriously considering the Milemarker Extreme Mount Winch Guard setup as a winch mounting option. I think the grille guard would look good, and I can get it on ebay for just as much as a front hitch/multimount setup... Any thoughts on this item? Here is a pic of it...
I like the looks of this plus it looks like you can easily remove the side wrap-arounds if desired - I don't see a place to mount aux. lights however which would be nice to have as an option. I do like the idea of a multimount which is what I am leaning toward on my F350 - allows me to swap winch between truck and Jeep and also remove when absolutely sure I won't be in a situation where I need it......or even store it in the bed/camper.
poriggity
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Just thought I'd update this.. pulled the winch outta the box, and took a pic of it.. it's a 10k lb winch.. not as heavy as I'd have liked, but it was a gift, and it will do the trick with snatch block.. Free is a good price. I would have liked the 15k winch, but I'm not about to look a gift horse in the mouth.
Scott
Scott
helcaraxe
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I love that decal!!!Just an update... a few install pics of the camper tie downs installed. I am getting the truck wired for the camper shortly!
Scott
poriggity
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Thought I'd bring this back up to the top... Not a lot to update, but I have a front reciever hitch and winch plate on the way for the truck, and I am going to be taking the truck down and having it wired for my hard side slide in camper in the next couple of weeks. It's coming along, but slowly. The wife and I had a baby daughter a little over 4 months ago, and my wife has decided to quit her job, to stay home with the baby, so $$ is going to be cut short for a while, as is time, since family time comes first! 
Just thought I'd share a little update.
Scott
Just thought I'd share a little update.Scott
poriggity
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So a small update, I have almost everything acquired for my OBA setup, and will be working on plumbing it all over the next couple of weekends. After 10 years of faithful use, my factory truck batteries finally died, so I need to replace those shortly as well. I am also hoping in the next few weeks to install my front receiver hitch and multi mount, which will then allow me to figure out where to mount my new LED Fog lights. It's a vicious cycle, but I love it. I will be sure to keep you all updated with lots of pics as I go for the installs.
Scott
Scott
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poriggity
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I got very lucky a few years ago when I was working for (the original) Kilby Enterprises. Brad needed a guinea pig truck to test fit his 5.9 Diesel bracket on the new 600 motor. I volunteered my truck for a couple of days use, and out of the deal, I ended up with a brand new york 210 compressor, and a bracket to mount it. You also notice, on the intake side, there is a set of fittings, and a small oil filter sticking out. I find that this works pretty darn great as an air filter. If I have issues with it, I will buy another filter, but I've used them like this before with no problems.
So I got the chance to do a little work to get my OBA system up and running. Between work, some volunteer things, and my honey-do list, it's pretty difficult to get anything done. First thing I did was find a spot to mount my rear quick disconnect for the OBA. Upon looking around, I noticed a hole in my factory hitch. With a little work with a drill bit, I came up with this:
And for those of you wondering, yes, the hitch pin still slides through the hitch.
Also didn't realize that I had a 5 gallon air tank in my buildup, so rather than buying one, I put some in/out barb fittings on the one I had. Now to just find a place and way to mount it. I'll have to fab something up I'm sure.
The pressure switch I am using is designed to cut off at 120 PSI, which is perfect since this tank is rated for 125 PSI. I'm working on a place to mount the accessories I need, and the tank, which is proving to be more difficult than I'd imagined. I will update this as more is accomplished.
Scott
So I got the chance to do a little work to get my OBA system up and running. Between work, some volunteer things, and my honey-do list, it's pretty difficult to get anything done. First thing I did was find a spot to mount my rear quick disconnect for the OBA. Upon looking around, I noticed a hole in my factory hitch. With a little work with a drill bit, I came up with this:
And for those of you wondering, yes, the hitch pin still slides through the hitch.
Also didn't realize that I had a 5 gallon air tank in my buildup, so rather than buying one, I put some in/out barb fittings on the one I had. Now to just find a place and way to mount it. I'll have to fab something up I'm sure.
The pressure switch I am using is designed to cut off at 120 PSI, which is perfect since this tank is rated for 125 PSI. I'm working on a place to mount the accessories I need, and the tank, which is proving to be more difficult than I'd imagined. I will update this as more is accomplished.
Scott
poriggity
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On a whim, after sitting in my in-laws garage for over a year, my father in law and I finally installed my front reciever hitch. It was much easier than I thought it would be. Next up is mounting the winch that's been sitting for more than 2 years to the cradle carrier that slides into the reciever.
poriggity
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Thanks for checking it out brother. I'm headed to desert rendezvous this coming weekend so I'm scrambling to get stuff done.
