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06-12-2012, 05:28 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: California
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
That's not a solar panel mount, it's art! You'll love not having to carry your generator anymore.
Nice work Woody!
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2006 E350 6.0PSD 5R110, SMB 4X4, RB-50, ARB lockers front/rear, Aluminess galore, AMP steps.
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06-12-2012, 05:43 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Oregon Ciry Oregon
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What did you do to your SMB today?
Nice work. Am thinking about doing something similar so I appreciate your doing it first. Will be interested to hear if any issues come up over the next several months of use.
On a side note, who's track system do you have on the outside edge of the penthouse? Did you consider using that to mount the panel to?
Larrie
89 Ford 2WD penthouse
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06-12-2012, 06:54 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
Ron,
I will still carry the generator, you never know when someone needs some AC power.
Larrie,
It's a Thule rack. I didn't want it that high.
Woody
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2009 White E-350 Modified EB-43, 4x4, 6.0 PSD
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06-12-2012, 07:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Up In The Mountains
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
Hey Woodbee, Nice Welds!
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2003 Ford E-350SD 4x4
V10 / 4R100 / NV271
Front Axle - 1 Ton Spec Dana 60/King Pin/Open Knuckle/High Steer
Rear Axle - 1 Ton Spec Dana 60/Full Floating
Eaton E-Lockers Front And Rear/4:10 Gears
ARB Differential Covers - Nodular Iron With Dipstick And Drain Plug
Leaf Spring Suspension Front And Rear
46 Gal Transfer-Flow Fuel Tank
ExtremeAire Magnum Air Compressor
Reunel Rear Bumper
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06-12-2012, 10:42 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bay Area ,CA
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
Very nice rack/mount design and installation. Your welds look really nice as well. You must have some practicing on your aluminum TIG welding.
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2008 Ford E-350 V-10 EB
Transformer Interior
U-Joint Off Road 4x4 kit in the garage
2004 F-350 Dana 60
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06-13-2012, 07:46 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Washington - Ridgefield
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
Woodie,
Great job!
I see the retired welder skills have come in handy again.
Mike
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2012 E250 Hitop camper
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06-13-2012, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
Thank you for the complements. I was a Ironworker, fabricator, welder for 35 years and the last 19 years before I retired I did a lot of aluminum welding.
Woody
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2009 White E-350 Modified EB-43, 4x4, 6.0 PSD
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06-15-2012, 12:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Rancho Nuevo (Cabo/Todos Santos) B.C.S. and San Diego, CA
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
Installed new DANA 60 4.10 R&P in the rear axle; to match the front axle ratio installed at time of 4X4 conversion. Interesting to find both carrier bearings badly pitted on many of the rollers. My best guess is that the SMB sat unused most of its life and moisture in the rear housing attacked the bearings while it sat and corroded them. Once the thing was driven, the rusted spots get chipped away and erode the bearing. Gear ratio seems great on the road and the low drone I was hearing from the rear axle is all gone!
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Four time Baja 1000 winner, four time Baja 500 winner. Solo'ed the Baja 1000 to LaPaz/Cabo twice.
4-Wheeling since 1972, Desert Racing since 1989.
AgileOffRoad.com
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06-15-2012, 02:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Covina
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What did you do to your SMB today?
Stopped by SMB west to see about adding a closet door to the back cabinet and next thing I know the van is in the shop getting it done.
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06-15-2012, 04:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Up In The Mountains
Posts: 427
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Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
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Originally Posted by BajaSportsmobile
Installed new DANA 60 4.10 R&P in the rear axle; to match the front axle ratio installed at time of 4X4 conversion. Gear ratio seems great on the road and the low drone I was hearing from the rear axle is all gone!
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Awesome setup! You will love it!
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2003 Ford E-350SD 4x4
V10 / 4R100 / NV271
Front Axle - 1 Ton Spec Dana 60/King Pin/Open Knuckle/High Steer
Rear Axle - 1 Ton Spec Dana 60/Full Floating
Eaton E-Lockers Front And Rear/4:10 Gears
ARB Differential Covers - Nodular Iron With Dipstick And Drain Plug
Leaf Spring Suspension Front And Rear
46 Gal Transfer-Flow Fuel Tank
ExtremeAire Magnum Air Compressor
Reunel Rear Bumper
On And On ...
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