The little Freightliner that could
- Thread starter flylow4500
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pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
You need some Road King cab shocks.
flylow4500
Observer
You and I think alike Pappawheely, thanks for the thought. I have already been in contact with them and the truck will be getting 6 Road King shocks total (2 per axle and two for the cab.)
pappawheely
Autonomous4X4
I used to work at King. They make some very high quality parts.
drobb
Adventurer
I have run a lot of shocks over the years, on many different vehicles... Kings by far have been the best.
Ozrockrat
Expedition Leader
Great platform to build on. I will be keeping an eye on what you do here. I would of loved to get a crew cab 4x4 but they are as rare as rocking horse poop.
And it is already costing me money. Talked to the guys at King shocks yesterday. Looks like some custom valves 2.5's will be heading my way.
I will PM you a couple of questions on the drivetrain.
And it is already costing me money. Talked to the guys at King shocks yesterday. Looks like some custom valves 2.5's will be heading my way.
I will PM you a couple of questions on the drivetrain.
flylow4500
Observer
The Generator arrived, it a 20kw (125A 240V) turbo diesel with a sound attenuated enclosure. This will be mounted on the drivers side of the frame in front of the axle.
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nick disjunkt
Adventurer
What's the plan for the truck? A 20kw generator is surely too big for running a motor home? The bores will glaze running a few air con units.
coastal616
Adventurer
Ya they don't like running unloaded... Mobile grow op maybe? Lol
flylow4500
Observer
The Generator was sized to run an entire camp of trailers. We figured one would make less noise than 5 little ones. It will also run a tig welder like a boss at 12,000'. Our biggest obstacle when sizing was derating for high altitude. Kohler used to make a 15kw which was perfect but was discontinued. Not many small turbocharged generators out there to choose from. I was told the newer direct injected diesels are better with light loads than older models or kubota idi engines. We'll tell everyone to crank their AC. lol
flylow4500
Observer
This is what we are using for a night light. Its a 2000w halogen light mounted on a telescoping pole with an air inflated balloon around it to remove glare. Pictures don't do it justice, it's AWESOME! Two of these will add a little load for the generator. 
coastal616
Adventurer
Ahh that makes more sense! And yes crank those ac's!
Dr. Cornwallis
Adventurer
Wow
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