Search results

  1. T

    How can I restore this massive cargo box to it's former glory?

    I had used it sometime ago on some tracotr parts on my Antonio. They were fiberglass trim pieces. It worked then at least.
  2. T

    How can I restore this massive cargo box to it's former glory?

    https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/polishes_waxes/303_aerospace_protectant/505 Try this stuff. It’s incredible.
  3. T

    Unique 2005 F550 Expedition Camper - $68,000

    Somewhat, the chassis itself is ammendable easilly, the box would be the only issue.
  4. T

    Cold weather Diesel starting.

    My two cents; 1. A battery that will crank a battleship. Im serious, in my cars, trucks and tractor. The biggest CC battery you can afford and make it fit. 2. Good fuel, deisels need quality fuels because deisel fuels already has water in it normaly you need to account for it. Consider...
  5. T

    Are lockers overkill in a large F550 camper? Dana 135 locker? Front True Trac?

    I put on ox manual locker in my front end with the Factory limited slip in rear. Its an awesome combinatio..
  6. T

    Balancing your larger tires...best method?

    I ran airsofts on my 47s to try out. Then on my next set i paid for Dyna Beads oweing to how the beads worked out. On my next set of tires i went back to airsofts only to recompare. So, that being said, i will try Centramatics next but so far the only difference between beads are that the...
  7. T

    @Adrifters - F550 Surf Camper Build - Adrift Motorhome

    Truth to be told if I could swapp them out for 44" Goodyears I would. But I get these so damn cheap I cannot pass up.
  8. T

    @Adrifters - F550 Surf Camper Build - Adrift Motorhome

    Here is my F550. I called Hanneman fiberglass outta California. They have a couple of option for flared fenders. The tires are Goodyear MVT 395s with zero lift but a leveling spacer up front.
  9. T

    My F550 Trek Truck Build

    I do not want to go the way of LP, i will either do electric or go with a diesel fired Espar or Webasto and the do a coolant heater in the box. Its just i prefer too keep it simple.."KISS"....In the north here the last thing i need or want is complexity. These International/Ford enigne systems...
  10. T

    My F550 Trek Truck Build

    I really got side tracked with a BMW Dakar thumper i bought. But it still is going, working on the roof rack and load bars right now. Will post some pics here in a bit
  11. T

    PSA: Sears Diehard Platinum Marine battery on sale

    Today i purchased 2 at 234.00 piece
  12. T

    PSA: Sears Diehard Platinum Marine battery on sale

    Any the wife just told me they are on sale.yippie
  13. T

    PSA: Sears Diehard Platinum Marine battery on sale

    Thanks, me too, and I need two of them......pricey.
  14. T

    PSA: Sears Diehard Platinum Marine battery on sale

    So i was doing some digging around on the Odyssey battery, its the same dam battery as the Sears one, just costs more and the warranty is the same if not worse, if you read the the prorate details, am i wrong? http://www.odysseybatteries.com/batteries/pc2150mst.htm...
  15. T

    My F550 Trek Truck Build

    Me to!!!!:)...............here is an update design w/o topper installed
  16. T

    My F550 Trek Truck Build

    Yes and no. I have procuring all the necessary parts for the final build. I have all the aluminum for the bed and canopy, the electronics are almost all purchased( battery bank, inverter, accs, for shore power and charging), air compressors and necessary access. and some of the other small...
  17. T

    My F550 Trek Truck Build

    That's kind of why I choose the F450/550 platform, stock with exception of fenders they slid right in. I can play with spring rate and such after I dial everything else in.
  18. T

    My F550 Trek Truck Build

    Availability, wearability and experience( balance very well if need at all) with them, the only downside to them is road noise. They also do not air down well, but I will never air them down for offroading.
  19. T

    My F550 Trek Truck Build

    The tires alone were 98lbs and the combintaion is 145lb. I did not weight rims seperately. I have not inserted the double beadlocks locks yet thou.gh, not sure if I am going to
Top