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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-27-2018, 09:43 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 28,667
Posted By odinson
FYI I've got a 13' awning on my van (more weight)...

FYI I've got a 13' awning on my van (more weight) holding up just fine for 2 years on modified Z brackets. I was having trouble with getting enough clamping force on the gutters, so I added one...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-01-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 32,559
Posted By odinson
Rollover is the only thing that really scares me...

Rollover is the only thing that really scares me grateful for the stability control on the 14. Taking a hard look at my insurance, cause it ain't cheap.
:b5: Thanks for sharing everything.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-01-2017, 02:20 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 32,559
Posted By odinson
Hope your new van is well with all the weather...

Hope your new van is well with all the weather craziness down there.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-01-2017, 02:06 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,583
Posted By odinson
Took a sabbatical from work and had some time for...

Took a sabbatical from work and had some time for trips and building up the van. For starters here is a recent trip with the family. More build stuff to come.
...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-08-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 935
Posted By odinson
Nope

Nope but maybe next time. Didn't even know it existed. :b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-12-2017, 09:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,625
Posted By odinson
It does help. Confirms more or less my exact...

It does help. Confirms more or less my exact train of thought on this! :)

Thank you.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-10-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,625
Posted By odinson
So I was about to make some progress on this...

And then things went wrong. But... if you can part with 7 small ones, I found a great, safe, jack!

https://themodness.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/oh-yeah-big-jack.jpg?w=768

Story below.
...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-07-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,625
Posted By odinson
Talking OK I have a plan. Gunna float

I'm not giving up on the float. I may be hocking the sport rite kit depending on if I need parts from it. I can't accept some compromise without at least *trying* to do the technologically...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-26-2017, 11:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,625
Posted By odinson
That's really funny. I just noticed this vid...

That's really funny. I just noticed this vid from the same guy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c-46avjxPw

I have a different design planned, but yes now that I see it on that xterra I can...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-26-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,625
Posted By odinson
BTW no worries. Thread drift is a victimless...

BTW no worries. Thread drift is a victimless crime IMO.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-26-2017, 11:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,625
Posted By odinson
So I think I've decided I'm doing the sport rite...

So I think I've decided I'm doing the sport rite airbags (not air linked) with a custom floating job. I'm giving it a shot unless someone dissuades me. Been reading a fair amount about the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-26-2017, 12:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,678
Posted By odinson
Amazing! Invention at it's core! :b5:

Amazing! Invention at it's core! :b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-26-2017, 12:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 28,038
Posted By odinson
If I didn't live in NYC with it's clearance...

If I didn't live in NYC with it's clearance problems, I would have gotten a high top. I currently have a low.

Why?

Looks to me like you could squeeze in there with the top down. ...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-22-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,625
Posted By odinson
:d3: Excellent! That's what I needed to know.

:d3: Excellent! That's what I needed to know.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-22-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,625
Posted By odinson
Has anyone with a quadvan upgrade know? Anyone...

Has anyone with a quadvan upgrade know? Anyone have to replace the bushings or some such? Do they keep the rear leaf size? Are those the stock rear leafs on there? Still waiting on word back from...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-20-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,625
Posted By odinson
FYI still waiting on answers if those are the...

FYI still waiting on answers if those are the stock (or stock size) leafs under there. The helper springs I posted are for F350 leafs. No idea if they wlll work on E350 leafs, but 'no' is...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-17-2017, 11:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,625
Posted By odinson
I've only got these two part numbers to go on... ...

I've only got these two part numbers to go on...
F81Z-5598-FA N811667-S436
The rest of the part numbers seem to be missing from 'the spreadsheet'
They match and I was told, it's essentially an...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-17-2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,625
Posted By odinson
OK great feedback thanks! Weight may vary...

OK great feedback thanks!

Weight may vary drastically as I designed nearly everything as removable. Right now could probably get it down to 5800lbs without a ratchet. That said it's still a real...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-16-2017, 11:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,625
Posted By odinson
Sooo airbags or helper springs?

Now that I know where to find the right helper springs what's better air bags or helper springs.

I'm trying to compensate for weight in the rear Van is dragging. Lost about an inch of a 4 inch...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-16-2017, 02:04 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 55,928
Posted By odinson
Awesome. Once the tax return comes in you may...

Awesome. Once the tax return comes in you may have just sold a tank for Aero.

BTW LOL at the exploding rotopax armour!
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-12-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,514
Posted By odinson
BTW if you are trying to save money, front spare...

BTW if you are trying to save money, front spare project was pretty cheap. $500 vs $5000 and no welding just cutting and drilling.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-12-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,514
Posted By odinson
You could do it but it would need to fabricated...

You could do it but it would need to fabricated out of hitch grade/quality steel and welds. In my experience that holds up fine. Probably need a backing plate to fit inside the bumper that bolts...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-09-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,157
Posted By odinson
Running Aluminess in the rear. I have quite a...

Running Aluminess in the rear. I have quite a bit of weight on dual boxes and no cracks or fractures. If you mount boxes about 1/4 inch out (washers at the bumper and box mounts) from stock...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-04-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,004
Posted By odinson
Looks like Transit Europe will be going plug in hybrid

This is the first meaningful threat to me keeping my van forever.

Imagine being able to tap into and top off a stock a 7-9kw battery. That might be worth giving up 4x4.

AWD (or 4x4) transit...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-03-2017, 12:14 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 143,542
Posted By odinson
LOL. :d3: I dread mechanics in NYC. They are...

LOL. :d3: I dread mechanics in NYC. They are beyond perplexed when their customers are not idiots. I have to drive past 1/2 million people just find an auto store (thats just a few miles but...
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