What did you do to your SMB today?

[daveb]

Finally went to Toyo 315 MT's. Looks great. The spare tire mount was a major PITA! Now to adjust the speedometer. Also added an bigger rear bumper box.

[GoProCowboy]

Originally Posted by daveb

Finally went to Toyo 315 MT's. Looks great. The spare tire mount was a major PITA! Now to adjust the speedometer. Also added an bigger rear bumper box.

How is the road noise of these tires?
Thanks, Travis

[TomsBeast]

Originally Posted by copescobra

Sad day but filled with new possibilities. Found out my 7.3 Engine is blown and beginning the process of mapping what is needed to put in a Cummins engine with help of U-Joint

My buddy at Scott's Speed and Custom is in the final phase of converting his 1998 7.3 F350 4x4 to 6cyl Cummins, we just had a long conversation about the different ways guys have done this swap, why he did HIS the way he did. The biggie is to decide is which transmission and T-case to use, the Ford and buy the adapter, or the Dodge. He bought a complete high-mileage craig'slist Dodge truck to help him do the swap, rebuilt the engine to be a super high hp/torque hot-rod towing truck.

BTW, although he went with a high HP sequential turbo/big injectors over-the-top go-fast conversion, he says he has over 150hrs labor, 2yrs, and over 10g's in parts in the project. A straight 7.3-for-another-7.3 swap might be worth a second look.

[daveb]

Originally Posted by GoProCowboy

How is the road noise of these tires?
Thanks, Travis

Not bad Travis...engine noise is far worse. I had 285 MT's before. What I did notice is that the van doesn't handle corners as well now so I'm glad I put the air bags back. Would love to go with 17" rims with 315's but I'd have to replace 8 rims and tires and that's $$$. I did find the van rides smoother over rough terrain though.
Dave

[Ocsmb]

Originally Posted by daveb

Not bad Travis...engine noise is far worse. I had 285 MT's before. What I did notice is that the van doesn't handle corners as well now so I'm glad I put the air bags back. Would love to go with 17" rims with 315's but I'd have to replace 8 rims and tires and that's $$$. I did find the van rides smoother over rough terrain though.
Dave

Pics?

I want those tires next.

[ridintall]

Sold it.

Starting on my next build.

[GoProCowboy]

Many Thanks Dave. Picts?

[charlie56]

Watched the tail lights disappear down the road.

Just like ridintall above Ridintall above, sold it to a great couple (new members). The build process for RHOGAN (2013 edition) starts today.

[Tapatio]

Originally Posted by charlie56

Watched the tail lights disappear down the road.

Just like ridintall above Ridintall above, sold it to a great couple (new members). The build process for RHOGAN (2013 edition) starts today.

[SteveInLA]

From the day I got it, something about my SMB bugged me. I learned to live with it, but since I am particular (aka anal retentive bordering on OCD), I never really accepted the imperfection. Can you spot the offending flaw?



Well, now El Guapo Rojo is the proverbial "unblemished red heifer!"



I also added an LED map light so my wife can read in bed.







Steve in L.A.