Forum: Member Classifieds
10-01-2019, 02:03 PM
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Forum: Member Classifieds
10-01-2019, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 1
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For Sale: 2006 SMB RB50
4x4 Sportsmobile for Sale - Asking $65k. We'll probably end up listing with Lynn at SMB West, but need to get it all checked out first so listing it here. My guess is they'll list it for more based...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-25-2018, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,012
Thanks! The other recommendation I got was...
Thanks! The other recommendation I got was Folbeck, which is a general 4WD rock crawler place. My gut says they'd be fine for the 4WD components (hubs, gears, suspension) but not great on the 6.0...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-24-2018, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,012
Bumping this thread: now also in Reno, NV and...
Bumping this thread: now also in Reno, NV and want a place that will service the Sportsmobile 4WD system, change the house battery, and basically do all the stuff that the Ford dealership wouldn't...
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Forum: 4x4
12-23-2014, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,329
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Forum: 4x4
12-23-2014, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,329
Re: Drivetrain and Transfer Case Carnage
Well, that's a very good point. At this point _I_ know very very little. I've got a call in to Advance Adapters (who does the Atlas) and will get Ford to look at the transmission/vehicle. It's all...
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Forum: 4x4
12-22-2014, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,329
Re: Drivetrain and Transfer Case Carnage
I have a bit more info, none of it good. The transmission is shot. The atlas is shot. The shop said there's no way it was the U joints or the rear yoke based on what happened (remains to be seen)...
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Forum: 4x4
12-22-2014, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,329
Re: Drivetrain and Transfer Case Carnage
Yeah, I've got some basic shots of it. Probably should have done the full accident scene (not that there was actually an accident), but at least have the basics. I'm certainly hoping they cover...
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Forum: 4x4
12-22-2014, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,329
Drivetrain and Transfer Case Carnage
Soooooo, driving along the freeway at about 65mph, a sudden and rapid 'bang bang bang bang....' and shaking. I immediately think it's a tire blowout, and because the steering isn't pulling, figure...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-21-2014, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: house batter
PS- when I was looking at Li-Ion, I was looking at LiFePO4 batteries that contained internal charge controllers that allowed them to be hooked in as direct replacements for lead acid, so that your...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-21-2014, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,251
Re: house batter
I've given the Lithium Iron Phosphate variants a reasonable look, for a few reasons, not the least of which is:
A. They generally follow a similar voltage profile to lead acid, where as any of the...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-21-2014, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,251
Re: house batter
We use our rig infrequently, and after (gulp) 8 years our house battery is basically useless. Now that we have a solar panel on the roof which we didn't before (should help keep voltage up on long...
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Forum: 4x4
06-13-2013, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,801
Re: Recommended 4x4 Service in Bay Area?
Hey Paul,
I too used Redline and found them very helpful and knowledgeable. They had a problem on my 4WD system, and worked all night (!!!) to get it done in time. I will definitely use them...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
01-11-2013, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 31,853
Re: DIY Aluminum Underfloor Storage
That's an interesting approach, but I think would depend on what you wanted to store in it. If you do go that way, make sure you have some integrated cinch straps so that once it's full, you can...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
01-11-2013, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,095
Re: Water tank and lines freezing in winter?
No. The tank is INSIDE. The leak is coming from the actual drain pipe that is outside the van. It appears to be coming from the connection between the tank and drain pipe.[/quote]
Weird. Do you...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
01-11-2013, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,095
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
01-11-2013, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,095
Re: Water tank and lines freezing in winter?
Hey Martin,
Don't know how hard it is to replace, but I'm guessing... hard-ish. from my layout, I know I'd likely have to uninstall part of the cabinets, and possibly the countertop. My...
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Forum: 4x4
12-04-2012, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,801
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Forum: 4x4
12-04-2012, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,801
Re: Recommended 4x4 Service in Bay Area?
Hi All,
Went to Redline Motorsports, as listed above, in San Carlos [***CORRECTION: Burlingame, right next to the Caltrain station***]. Small shop, and they seemed to know what they were doing...
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Forum: 4x4
10-31-2012, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,801
Re: Recommended 4x4 Service in Bay Area?
Excellent, thanks all. Will check out those options.
I did find one 4x4 place:
www.redlinemotorsports.us (https://www.redlinemotorsports.us)
and they get pretty much all 5 star reviews on...
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Forum: 4x4
10-30-2012, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,801
Re: Recommended 4x4 Service in Bay Area?
Yeah, it's a ford, but they (and most other regular places) don't want to touch the removal of non-standard 4x4 components, in this particular case the disassembly of the wheels to lube the wheel...
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Forum: 4x4
10-29-2012, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,801
Recommended 4x4 Service in Bay Area?
Hi All,
Looking for a trustworthy place to service my SMB 4WD system, preferably mid-peninsula. Right now, just need the wheel bearings serviced, but want to start with a place that I can trust...
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Forum: Campfire
07-18-2012, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,080
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
06-01-2012, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,664
Re: Winterization
PEX is great. If you're really in the Bay Area, you can just borrow my PEX crimper and save the $100. I'm in Redwood City. Somewhere on this forum (check my photo gallery) I did a conversion as...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
06-01-2012, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,664
Re: Winterization
I wish I'd known about those bulkhead fittings before I did my move under the sink!
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