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Finally trying to place the heating system. A metal frame bolted to the frame will support the aluminum box of the heating system. I welded stubs with 8 mm nuts to the frame prior to painting. Also got a front bumper from from 4x4labs. Luke is just an amazing guy. I’ll modify it a bit to add...

Just a 'small' upgrade. A rebuilt 105 steering box (by RedHead Steering) and ICON suspension to replace the OME after 80 K miles. Getting ready for a 2500 miles off road trip. Stay tuned. :blush:

A few updates... Steering box upgraded to a 105 series by RedHead steering. I can not say enough good things about them. The bottom of the sector shaft is not tapered and much stronger. To be installed this weekend. Also I ordered a set of ICON shocks. This upgrade is long due and we are...

So... stupid me for being too lazy to check and put the hood on, it interferes with the top of the intercooler radiator. Had no choice and cut the top core off (On a table saw!!!!), and back to the TIG welding shop. Let's see how many times I'll end up going there. The last project is the...

Thanks. But sooooo slowwwwww.

Got the parts from the TIG welder. Aluminum was to modify the intercooler radiator and add ports to the diesel coolant tank. Stainless was to weld the intercooler piping. The piping will be fine bead blasted to look like the aluminum intake manifold. $250 total cost for welding. The whole...

Started laying out the hydronic diesel heater module. It will be attached to the frame behind the fuel tank driver side. I’ll build an aluminum cover for it with a few holes. One connector for the heater control and 4 pipe fittings. 2 pipes with the heated coolant going to a water to air...

After installing a heavy duty clutch and driving it for 2500 miles, it shattered. I have seen this only in photos. I've been doing driving since 1973 and it is the first time I had to call a tow truck. There was nothing I could do. We don't know root cause, but the AUZ manufacturer claims...

Ran the brake lines and working on the sway bar in the front. Since I moved the radius arm brackets out .8", I have to build new brackets on the axle for the sway bar. Just more metal work. I also ordered battery trays and now noticed that the 80 series cruise control servo will not fit. I have...

It will. I promise. Patience grasshopper. :-)

Finished cutting the intercooler piping. Going to TIG welding. Also got the axles so we have a rolling frame. Valley Hybrids in Stockton is providing me an amazing support.

Got some LEGO parts for the body. OEM body parts from Japan4x4. Dave provides amazing service. Quick, reliable and with a smile. I think except the frame rails, it’s all ‘new’ parts on this build. Parts are headed to the body shop. Next month it will be 12 months since it left us on this...

We used ours Espar Hydronic on BIO diesel and diesel for many hours in blizzard condition. It worked flawlessly. Kevin of @Lifestyle Overland posted a video on a knockout Chinese diesel (air) heater last week. They cost a fraction of the cost, but then again, I will not install it under the...

Kent, Tali & I are in. Excited!

Exactly. In a sprinter van we had one more circuit with a heat exchange for heated floors. Radiator fan heated the cabin in 10 min to 71F and shut off and floor was set to 74F. Thermostatic valve was set to 90F for the floors with an aluminum plate covering the 4 copper pipes. One heat...

The DH is highly recommended. I’m installing a hydronic Espar diesel heater in a troopy build For water to air cabin heat and instant hot water. We used one in a sprinter van for cabin heater, radiant floors and instant hot water. Troopy will not have radiant floors. That thing is amazing and...

Just got the hydronic diesel heater system bits. Some assembly required. I still need the water to air + fan heat exchange. It will be a separate 3 gallos glycol system insulated, 3 gallons will give it enough mass so the heater run cycles will be longer. I need to figure our the best layout for...

Took the rig to northern Idaho and got some snow camping. Drove through eastern Oregon in a blizzard on a remote road without seeing a single car for two hours. Just love this solitude and focus. Reminds me of my hang gliding cross country flights. Decided to get in bed at some distance from...

Just got the Terrain Tamer radiator. The radiator mounts will me modified to mount on the narrow nose 70. We were trying to figure out the 6 lugs conversion. ALL worked out on the rear axle except the flange of the rear axle shaft is 104mm in diameter, and the hole in the center the wheel is...