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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-09-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,826
Posted By kikisadventures
Will the dealer just enable the cruise control if...

Will the dealer just enable the cruise control if you ask them? or do you have to make something up?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-09-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
That's funny. I ended up paying 300 for the top...

That's funny. I ended up paying 300 for the top with the doors
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-07-2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
That's weird. Yeah i cant see any of your pics

That's weird. Yeah i cant see any of your pics
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-06-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
I made a rough kitchenette area. My plan was to...

I made a rough kitchenette area. My plan was to make something simple, see how I liked it, then make the final version. It works fine. I don't think I need to change anything. The top will become a...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-06-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
I made a thread here about this but I was having...

I made a thread here about this but I was having an issue where my boost was dumping when i got up over 7 psi. I did boost leak checks, exhaust leak checks, cleaned my turbo, replaced my turbo. I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-06-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
I installed a 12V Novakool R5810 fridge. I really...

I installed a 12V Novakool R5810 fridge. I really love it. It's huge but doesnt draw too much power

Here is a pick of the BMS app

And I pulled a sliding door with a pop out window to install...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-06-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
The beams are above the bed and above the front...

The beams are above the bed and above the front seats so I'm not trying to stand under them. I'm 6' 2" and I have to slouch about 1" to not hit my head on the roof as is.


The aluminum i was able...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-06-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
I built the electronics. I plan to do solar so I...

I built the electronics. I plan to do solar so I made a spot but didnt install it. I more or less followed these guys but with different components (https://faroutride.com/electrical-system/). I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-06-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
Swapped in pop out windows I picked up at a pick...

Swapped in pop out windows I picked up at a pick and pull
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-06-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
I forgot to take pics of how i did my bed frame...

I forgot to take pics of how i did my bed frame but it's attached to the wall on one side via rivnuts and the floor on the other side. I just reused some old ikea bed slats I had lying around. I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-06-2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
I decided to patch the rear hole instead of...

I decided to patch the rear hole instead of installing the taller doors. It would have been too much work and I wasnt even convinced I wanted the taller doors

I backed the outside and fiberglassed...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-06-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
The hightop screwed from the outside through this...

The hightop screwed from the outside through this aluminum profile. Then a rubber seal grabbed onto the profile.

I used a ratchet strap to full seat the hightop onto the roof.

I put a bead of...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-06-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
I had help lifting it onto the van but I had to...

I had help lifting it onto the van but I had to take it off so I could prep the roof and set it back on by myself. it was sketchy haha

I used a metal skill saw for the straight cuts and a jigsaw...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-06-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
I got a hot tip from posplayr that a pick and...

I got a hot tip from posplayr that a pick and pull yard had a high top. I drove out to Tuscan to pull it. A couple of hours later I had it off the van and in a u-haul. The yard was super helpful and...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-06-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,962
Posted By kikisadventures
I got real lazy on updating my thread. Here's to...

I got real lazy on updating my thread. Here's to catching up

I did a bunch of trips bare bones. It really makes you appreciate each upgrade.

Added a maxx air fan. Forgot to take the installed...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 11-06-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By kikisadventures
I was seconds away from giving up but finally...

I was seconds away from giving up but finally figured it out. I unplugged the EGR valve and sure enough, the behavior improved. It still had a whistle but I was able to build over 10 psi boost...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-23-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By kikisadventures
So I tried bringing it to a mechanic. They did a...

So I tried bringing it to a mechanic. They did a smoke test and didn't find any leaks. Their next step was to pull the Turbo and do diagnostics on it. For almost the same cost, I decided to just...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-29-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By kikisadventures
That's something I havent looked at specifically...

That's something I havent looked at specifically but I do see the EBP increasing with the MAP/boost so I kind of just assumed it was working correctly. That being said I have no idea what the actual...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-29-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By kikisadventures
I made a cap for the turbo intake and pressurized...

I made a cap for the turbo intake and pressurized it to 30 psi and didnt have any leaks. Wouldnt that rule out the intercooler?
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-29-2023, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By kikisadventures
Low Boost/High EGT

I cannot figure this out for the life of me. I thought I would try posting here before I gave up and brought it to the mechanic.

I have an 2006 6.0 diesel. I'm having a weird issue where when I...
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-26-2022, 10:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 985
Posted By kikisadventures
Thanks for the heads up! she made it home in one...

Thanks for the heads up! she made it home in one piece
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-16-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,122
Posted By kikisadventures
Is there a difference in their calipers or is it...

Is there a difference in their calipers or is it just the stock ones painted?

This is what you're referring too? https://www.powerstop.com/product/power-stop-z36-brake-kit-calipers/
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-16-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 514
Posted By kikisadventures
Bilstein Shocks 33-176840, E-350, $120

I have a pair of Bilstein Shocks P/N 33-176840 from my Ford E-350. They are in excellent condition. They have less than 500 miles on them. Comes with new top bushings and hardware. I found them a...
Forum: Van Body 07-19-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,296
Posted By kikisadventures
Thanks for that antmanbee! That makes sense

Thanks for that antmanbee! That makes sense
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 07-19-2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,047
Posted By kikisadventures
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f24/kiki-...

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f24/kiki-06-ford-e-350-6-0-diesel-van-conversion-28558-3.html#post297501

I appreciate the kind words. I haven't had any one else work on the van yet but I...
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