givemethewillys
Jonathan Chouinard
I have one, you definitely need some sort of solid mount for it. I poured a 3'x3'x 4" concrete pad, and it still moves when you get cranking on it.
Project "Autonomous" F-350
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bigeyedfish
Member
Besides needing a solid mount, are you happy with it? I've been interested in buying a similar set up.
pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
That doesn't sound too encouraging.
I have beadlocks so the hardest part is just breaking the inner bead. The rest is pretty easy.
givemethewillys
Jonathan Chouinard
For breaking the bead, you probably don't need something so robust, since the force is downward. A pallet may do in that case. The HF tire changer may need reinforcement in the bead breaker arms - mine hasn't bent yet, but I've seen many others that have. I did, however, bend my lever using the bead breaker.That doesn't sound too encouraging.
givemethewillys
Jonathan Chouinard
I've been happy with it for the most part, but it definitely doesn't replace a commercial unit. Most of my use has been for lawnmower tires, and dried up rollers for my Willys Jeep. I've changed up to 33's with it.
There's some definite upgrades that I would say need to be made to get the most use out of it, and are well documented other places. Off the top of my head, the big things are: the hold down "star" piece should be swapped for cones, $40 on ebay. The pry bar is weak and marrs aluminum rims. Several companies make improved models. Lastly, the breaker bar could use some reinforcement.
Overall though, I'm happy with it for casual recreational "off road tire" use.
pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
Interesting video by my friends Jonathan and Jordan Brenthel.
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pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
Today's driveway work has been re-scheduled.
pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
I was reminded about Overland Expo West today. Submitted my credential request. Got invited to go wheeling before the show too. I hope this psycho won't be using me as a slalom cone again this year. Who's going?
ITTOG
Well-known member
That is a good description. But he is enjoying every bit of it.
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It's Jack Black!
pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
I haven't posted about the camper shell I am building. I just could not find something that matched my needs so I built my own. It has been another learning curve. I would not do it this way again. I am using thin plywood glued and riveted to aluminum angle for the most part. It's been a challenge to figure out the correct sequence to attach the walls together into a box, and the wood went through some movement when the weather got damp. A couple walls became potato chips. Thankfully they straightened out as it got drier. This box does a couple things. One it allows me to sleep east to west; it's around 7 feet wide. Since the bed is on a platform, it gives me the full footprint of the bed so I can haul a full size spare, tools, and supplies. It is also tall enough to almost stand inside. Another thing is it's very light. I haven't weighed it, but right now it's less than 100 lbs. I am trying to get it done before Expo West.
I am trying to get it done before Expo West.
pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
An article I just wrote about Scout Motors racing the NORRA Mexican 1000. It's great when a new venture respects the legacy so much. I had access to the NORRA archives. Did you know about the Condor? https://www.offroadxtreme.com/news/scout-motors-returns-to-baja-for-norra-mexican-1000-rally/
