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The stock backspacing on stock rims is intended to align the wheel's center-axis to the center of the bearings in the spindle/axle. If you change your tire/rim size, you would want to keep the same off-set as using an incorrect offset will add a cantilever force to the spindle/axle, which will...

A wire can be spliced with wire nuts, insulated splice cripms, or insulated splice clamps - as long as the connection is done inside a box and the wires are the same conductor size (i.e. you are especially not allowed to reduce the size of the downstream wire), strain relief clamps are also...

I totally agree with steelypip on this, but I'd recommend SOOW cable if it's going to be outside. You can use spider boxes as power distribution if you're worried about the individual circuit loads. Temporary power systems get a lot of leeway, and are less heavily regulated. If you're not...

There's just the liability issue to deal with - if someone give you advice here and you do something (either intentionally or not) that hurts someone - their attorney could find this thread and try to tie anyone who posted here to a lawsuit. You still need permits, I see from your signature...

I believe you need permits and an Electrician to do this. If not the electrician (assuming you are one), you still need permits. At 10kW 120V you are basically talking about standard 100Amp service. there is plety of energy there to start fires or kill if not done correctly. There are NEC...

I mentioned I am working on the electrical plan (and was this past weekend), I think I figured out a way to hide the stuff I want to hide without getting too sophisticated with how it's done. I have to use a flat raster image rather than a PDF, since the PDF is still leaving the actual content...

Okay so here's a picture of ONE of the tubs I've filled with parts I've collected for this project - this is mostly electrical and non-mechanical exterior components (wife would kill me if I put all of that other crap in our bedroom). Yes, this project is like a family puppy, it sleeps at the...

Yeah, you're not being a pain, I know... nopics I have two pictures at the bottom of post #62, and two at the top of post #64 that shows the current appearance of it (covered in black plastic sheeting, lighting is the only variable over what it looks like right now). Not much to look at...

Yeah, but this freak cold/wet weather is delaying my outdoor work time - it's killing me, killing me... Seems like every time I get enough parts together to work on something, the weather turns and I have to wait a few weeks - nothing kills momentum like a forced wait. If I wasn't trying to do...

We can go down the exotic rabbit hole if we want, but we gotta go all the way... :naner: I agree it's rare, but these guys have been doing it for the better part of 30 years. If you have the cash, and are starting from scratch on a complete system, you might want to check these guys out. If...

Yes, both ways. I've jumped my 24v Bus from a 12v tow truck, and used the low battery in the bus to jump a car. Just need to know what you're doing.

I'm planning on a generator head from them for my PTO generator, from my discussions with them, they come across as stand-up guys. They also Sell on e-place. There isn't much to an AC generator no matter what the source - here's the crash course. Power input: Engine can be gas, diesel...

Just a question - what is your motivation for juicing the HP, and what is your end-game? I'd actually stick with the 8.3 unless you have a terrific reason to not do so. The 8.3 is rebuildable using an in-frame kit (new liners gaskets, pistons, rods, etc...) for about $1,100, and parts are...

New HOA, must have one MV to move in, once you are cured of the Green disease, gotta leave the city :)

Granted, it looks much better than my HMMWV - here it is -->( )<-- look carefully between the parenthesis. Easy solution to the Crye Precision issue, get permission first and let them use it in advertisements at no charge. Usually companies have an issue with people going off and doing...

Drop one of these in the shower when you're not taking a shower: That way, if you "miss" you can just hose down the floor :). With the more compact floor-plans, you need to occasionally move things around to get everything to fit, think of it like "mode" (shower mode, dropping a deuce mode...

Much rather see a Multi-Cam HMMWV, and while I'm dreaming, it'd be nice if it was mine :)

I mentioned the VIC systems since they to are using SIP now, it would be compatible with a SIP VoIP server like Asterisk (think of Asterisk as a drop in replacement for the SB-22). The TA-312 phones are also compatible with the Asterisk server as-is with the inclusion of the analog card(s), but...

Subscribed, love this thread - I want to build an S-250 shelter to put in the XM1027 when it's done, then build a camp support trailer for more, err - stuff. One project at a time though :). Any consideration for a DC generator rather than an AC generator plus a UPS? If you are hurting for...

I should note that I've been told that the Sears DieHard Platinum batteries are Johnson Controls re-packaged Odyssey batteries (they sure look the same). This Group 31 model has the exact same specs as the 31M-PC2150 I mentioned above, but no metal case - it's $100 cheper than the Odyssey...