Regular Cab SWB build

[lynskynbnd]

I led the Off-Camber Crawlers Annual Fall Foliage Trail Ride on October 22nd in the George Washington National Forest where 13 rigs followed me and enjoyed beautiful colors of the Virginia mountains.

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[lynskynbnd]

Did some Forscan changes today. Added "Trail" mode and 90% charge rate. And cleared some comms codes. Also did the drive through car wash thing.

 

[lynskynbnd]

Maintenance Time!
5 way rotate and TPMS relearn.
Oil and Filter Change.

Close up of the Fumoto

 

[RiverRat]

Maintenance Time!
5 way rotate and TPMS relearn.
Oil and Filter Change.

Close up of the Fumoto
I'm technologically challenged.....if you increase your tire size or regear, do you need to reset the computer?

 

[lynskynbnd]

I'm technologically challenged.....if you increase your tire size or regear, do you need to reset the computer?

Yes, the speedometer will read slower than actual speed with larger tires. If one regears and goes with larger tires it may or may not be needed depending on if the final ratio is different or not. The tire size can be reset with Forscan.

My F-150 tires, gears, and suspension are all stock.

For my 87 Wrangler I just need to swap the speedometer gear in the tail housing. I have a large collection of speedo gears for Jeep...

 

[lynskynbnd]

New toy day!
Gotta love a Christmas bonus $$!

Pavement pounder

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[lynskynbnd]

I'm thinking about spare fuel for long overlanding trips. I have a 20l/5gallon jerry can and other bits.

The winch mount holds the can well but will require a perimeter of welded steel to protect the can.

Sits too low and covers the tag.
Another option.

sits higher but still blocks the tag and also hangs out too far.
Third thought.
Weld a receiver tube to the factory receiver bar behind the bumper and cut a square hole in the bumper.

This tube would be behind the bumper.

And the mount would go into the bumper.

The final mounting would be higher and more to the left than in this pic but it's hard to hold and take a picture at the same time.

A Higher mounting point and not blocking the tag. Plus I could still make the mount higher with an extra insert tube welded to the bottom.

Definitely Maybe!

 

[lynskynbnd]

New toy day!
Gotta love a Christmas bonus $$!

Pavement pounder

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Update on the 29" SE Racing BMX bike.

 

[lynskynbnd]

Along with the jerry can racks I will also use the mounts for auxiliary backup lamps. I made a backup lamp adapter from a $16 USCAR 7 pin harness.

Plugged in and tested. Works great!

Gotta pull the bumper and receiver off next. Cut/Weld.

 

[SpaceWhiteF150]

Nice, can’t want to see the pods mounted up.

 

[GEN14OWNER]

You know... there IS such a thing as having too damn much fun with your new F150 RCSB!

Not really... but if there were, I think you might by pushing the envelope!

Nice truck! ...enjoy

 

[lynskynbnd]

I pulled the bumper/receiver assembly off today. That was easy! Unplug one connector and remove 6 nuts.

Getting the receiver stripped of the bumper parts was a bit of a PITA. Getting all the retainers squeezed to remove the plastic cover was the worst part.

Receiver

Bracket/2" receiver tubes placement

Approximate location of 3" square hole in the bumper, one each side.

Gotta make some holes and weld some steel next.

 

[lynskynbnd]

I have two holes in my bumper now.

hidden 2" receiver tubes

Bare receiver after welding the tubes and brackets

Next to fabricate light pod mounts and Jerry can holders.

 

[Davidwnuc]

i may have said it before but what you are doing is so cool.

 

[Blue22]

Maintenance Time!
5 way rotate and TPMS relearn.
Oil and Filter Change.

Close up of the Fumoto

Was the Fumoto easy to install or did you need an adapter. I was about to pull the trigger on one but there was a notice that it wouldn't work with a plastic drain plug and an adapter may be needed. Do you have the part number that you bought? Thanks.

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