Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

[java]

If you aren't blowing shocks and having parts fall off, your probably not doing any damage to the chassis.

I can feel the frame flex behind the cab...

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[luthj]

That's what frames on long wheelbase heavy vehicles tend to do.

You could always drive slower?

 

[java]

That's what frames on long wheelbase heavy vehicles tend to do.

You could always drive slower?

Yeah I know, just doesn't feel right.

I try to stay at 65 or less... But it flexes at low speeds too

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[java]

I did get a little project that I have put off forever done. As with anything deadlines seem to get things done. Picking up the new bumper this weekend and need something to strap it on to. So the second tow point is on the list.

Exact repeat of the pass side. Take everything apart.

Hold it in place with two of the bolt bolts. This just lines everything up. I then reamed the holes an 1/8" larger. I wanted to do it in place so there was minimum slop in the bores.

Fun spot to drill through 1 1/2" of steel.... Add proper grade 8's and torque. I am debating adding another bolt..... The shear on those is about 14k each. With puts me right about 4x GVW. I think I want a little more. One 3/4" down the center might happen....

While I was there, I used one of the many Helwig coozies from the NWOR to wrap the heater fuel pump in. I dont know that it will do much, but I have wanted to try.

Buttoned back up. Should make strapping a front bumper to the back bumper much easier

 

[luthj]

I believe espar recently released an improved quieter fuel pump.

 

[java]

I believe espar recently released an improved quieter fuel pump.

Ohhhh really? I'll have to look into that!

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[luthj]

Adding a full loop of hose on the outlet/inlet side can also reduce noise transmission. I did see one user who put the whole fuel pump into a bag filled with plastic/ceramic beads (tire balancing ones maybe?). It supposedly helped quite a bit.

Part of the espar upgrades to the D2/D4 lineup was also an improved blower motor (brushless ultra long life), canbus communications for everything, and a built in altitude sensor for the heaters ECU.

 

[java]

Adding a full loop of hose on the outlet/inlet side can also reduce noise transmission. I did see one user who put the whole fuel pump into a bag filled with plastic beads (tire balancing ones maybe?). It supposedly helped quite a bit.

Yeah I can see a bit of rubber helping. It doesn't really bother me much honestly, I can hear it when I'm sleeping but it just means it's gonna get warm

I think I saw the coozie thing on a sailboat forum and I was right there. The quick fist helped immensely with the noise transfer to the truck. The original mount was LOUD.

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[java]

Its not ghetto if it works?

Powdercoat is gone, and it took a good whack at some point, buts its still pretty straight and the price was right. 9 hours of driving later (4.5 with the bumper) and it didn't fall off

Now do I drop it off and have it blasted or do it myself with a grinder?

 

[patoz]

I'd have it blasted. There are a lot of little spaces you won't be able to get to with a grinder. Your back will thank you and you'll be about two days ahead of schedule.

Nice score though, BTW! Do you have any idea how much it weighs?

 

[java]

I'd have it blasted. There are a lot of little spaces you won't be able to get to with a grinder. Your back will thank you and you'll be about two days ahead of schedule.

Nice score though, BTW! Do you have any idea how much it weighs?

Yeah, I need to get a quote.....

150-75ish lbs probably. Two of us didn't have any trouble picking it up and carrying it. Not that I would want to carry it very far....

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[Alloy]

Yeah, I need to get a quote.....

150-75ish lbs probably. Two of us didn't have any trouble picking it up and carrying it. Not that I would want to carry it very far....

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Do any repairs or mods before sanblasting otherwise the steel will blush which will affect the adhesion of the new coating.

 

[patoz]

I assume you are going to put a winch on it, so just to let you know Chris at U-Joint Off Road is getting rid of some very nice black fairleads for just $35.00. I bought one this morning for my F250.

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[java]

Well another great PNW weekend done. Drove a few different road Friday night, and settle in here so we had enough phne service to stream the football game. Sometimes its nice No other people, no cars, will put it on the quick stop with service camp list.

Did a pretty good hike, almost 10 miles. Dodging some rain, but the weather held out pretty well. Snow wall behind the ladies..... Need to climb it next summer.

Back to out normal spot for this area for Saturday evening. Why people have to move fire pits I don't know.... But it got moved. Been coming here for 16 years now! Just a great night in the woods.

Bumper is at the powder coaters. Trying to find a winch to throw in it before it goes on..... May just do it later, but I hate to have to take it back off to get one in.

 

[java]

Christmas time!

Bumper back from powdercoat. It was rusty enough in places you can still see the pitting, but get it dirty and it will be fine.

All new hardware, and reassembled.

Leaning towards a Sherpa 25k winch. Anyone have any experience with them? https://sherpa4x4.com/products/stallion-25000lb-truck-winch