Recent content by Third From Texas

Yeah, the pandemic really crippled the custom shock world. The survivors are still recovering. I'd start with a 3" body and talk to them about how best to do the can (likely going to be a remote), Maybe get your actual curb weight (CAT scales) for the front axel (that would be how I'd...

For that much of an expense, I'd not rely on anyone else's measurements. That said, how are they getting your corner weights to valve the build?

I plan to remove mine. But if for any reason I need to add back some support due to all the crap that will go in and on top of the cab, having a new pair of properly weighted springs coiled isn't that expensive. But I can't see ever needing to go back to the OEM coils. EDIT: the bigger issue...

One of the biggest disappointments with the military habs (AAR, etc) is the thermal bridging and poor insulation values. A refer box would be an interesting start, IMO. I originally wanted to go with an ambo box, but by the time you gut one you lose any rollover protection it included. You...

Yeah, you're going to have to fab up a mount no matter what unless you drop back down to the 100a 24/12 alt. So have at it. I'd use the 24v 260a with a converter and a custom mount.

Not impressed with their quality or price, but the idea is cool. And it seems rather narrow in the Sprinter (but they all do). If you had a M1079 that you wanted to keep handy as a box truck or a box trailer that you wanted for cargo use, I can think of possibilities here...

Actually, the guy who bought my first LMTV uses it to pull his big flatbed down here for Spring Break. The trailer has a DJ booth and a stripper pole...

It's a custom build, obviously. Hard to tell exactly how much smaller it really is due to the fish-eye effect of the camera, but iirc it's not that much smaller. If I could find his build thread there's a lot of pics of it, but it may have been on FB.

Yep, I don't have a pic of the one that was bolted up. I debated the idea but even with a sun shade on the inside, it would just add to the "greenhouse" effect that is no bueno down here in S.TX They sure look cool, though (but it would just add to the hot for me).

Somebody around here has a clear cover. I don't think I saved any pics. edit: found this my cab interiors folder. I forget who's it is....

Meh, dash throttle lever and a bungee cord. /done ;p

I can only speak to the OEM M1079 captured spring system on my hab. I live on the coast in S.Tx and it blows 25mph on a normal day. We get frontal systems all spring and most of the winter and I've traveled up thru the hill country almost year-round. Granted, my hab is only 12.5' x 8' so...

And that's pretty much universal in every state. Even less consistent when LEO (especially local) get involved.

Doesn't Sean from the Abel LMTV Youtube channel run one of those in his cab?

I want to get this done soon. I'm thinking of adding a boot (either shock or fork if I can find one that might mod-to-fit. Not just for show but to protect the shaft and seals. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDFFZGL3/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?th=1