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How about a clogged tank vent? Runs until tank vacuum is too high, then shuts off, slowly vacuum decreases and allows a restart. Take fuel cap off and blow into vent hose to check.

In theory, should I be able to open the drain on either primary or secondary tanks and still have an operable truck?

The lower track can make a big difference, but for the hinges, a penetrating oil worked quite well. My doors were extremely stiff wife and kids couldn't move them, greasing the track and oiling the hinges now they swing easily.

6x6 and 2014 date code tires, once I added some weight on the back probably about 6000lbs, put pressures to 85 it smoothed out pretty well. Still get some vibration when tires get in sync but its not a big deal. Don't plan on balac beads or liquid as the issue is so minor.

Another idea, jack up the front wheels and check for wheel bearing tightness. Eco hubs are held on by that single m5 screw in the split collar, if that comes loose the axle nut can back off. For the rear wheels you would need to turn off the park brakes or cage them (use those wheel chocks!)

I'm guessing these are metric? So would likely be a 10.9 or 12.9 Should say on the bolt head, if English, strength will be indicated by dashes.

I think "floaty" is relative. These are straight axle trucks with large tires. They will be floaty compared to an IFS civilian truck. Mine is an A1R as well but 6x6. 60mph is no problem but it doesn't feel nearly as planted as my normal cars

Where were the areas you found the leaks prior to this one? I've started the process and so far the only one I've found after spraying tons of fittings was the CTIS pressure switch. Have not done under the dash or the rear brake components yet.

Took the truck out on another test, this time steep hills and lots of narrow roads. Took the kids biking and some other fun activities as it was their first day off from school. Welded a hitch on so I could fit the bike rack. Working out well so far and it very much out of the way. Pulling...

From where? Price?

I was careful to be within the pump requirements, but will keep this in mind!

If you can, I'd recommend getting paint on the hubs before your trip. They like to rust quickly.

Just have to convince the wife I need an m1087!

I did! Look at the first picture (after all the harassment I got last time I remembered to do that) but then messed up attaching the European version 😄

Inaugural trip! A small trip down the road to test out all the systems, not some epic overland adventure...yet. Overall it went very well. The boys found a random girl and played with her for hours so that was all they needed to be happy. Beds are a little firm so putting some memory foam...

Been working basically whenever I had any free time so haven't been posting progress. Got all the storage boxes mounted, all are 24"x24" cross section and lengths of 3' (behind battery box), 4' (behind gas tank) and 2x 5ft both sides - rear. Ended up mounting them to the box versus the frame...

The whole reason for this project, the memories :) had a dinner pizza party with the family! After 3 hours of TV, AC, getting Spotted Cow from the fridge, battery was 99.3%. really curious how it will do in winter but summer is no problem for the electrical and solar.

What a shame. Mine was also "fully fine through" and I have a little by list of things completely ignored. Shame govplanet is also such a crap shoot.

We really want to use this thing soon so mcmaster has been getting a ton of orders and I've been working non stop. Heat pump system still working awesome (never more than 10% battery use overnight but weather has been pretty mild. PWM light control is working great and using an insignificant...

1/2 " DeWalt impact has worked great for my lugs. I would look for CTIS (black housing) controllers on eBay, maybe I got lucky but I got a few for about $30 that work perfectly. Wheel values are likely corroded at this point, I was able to rebuild mine without additional parts. I hate an A1R and...