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palmeris

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  1. So I installed the fox 2.0 ifp front shocks and steering stabilizer along with the adjustable resivor 2.0 ifp shocks for the rear over the weekend. Was able to use my air compressor and impact wrench for all but the upper front mounts as it wouldn't fit in the space. Took about three hours as it was hot as hell out and I took a few hydration breaks Put truck on ramps so lots of space for me underneath, used a ratchet strap to compress the new front shocks and a floor jack to compress the rear ones which made installing easy without having the weight off the axles. Did test drives,started out with the rear adjustable at 1, which is basically zero resistant, ending with it set at 3 which seems perfectly firm for no weight load in the truck other than me and fuel. Testing on some local streets speed bumbs and 200 miles of highway Setting go up to 8 so will check those upper levels out once we get towing or some weight load in the bed. I can just reach in over the dually wheels and access the rotary knob on the resivor to adjust, so super easy to adjust. Glad I did it, frankly the stock ones were over due for replacement I usually change them out whenever I put on new tires but at 80 k they told me shocks were still good...they were all shot at 107k that's for sure..go forward its recommendation by fox for shocks to be serviced at 50k intervals Next up is a set of air bags for the rear, the air lift ultimate plus with internal jounce bumpers and stainless steel lines and roll plates should be here by end of the week.
  2. Check the amperage ratings on the new unit. Make sure the wire , outlets, plugs etc are all rated for what the potential of the units draw. If you're running wire inside the wire mold looks better than emt, flex, or PVC conduits and comes in different sizes to accommodate the wire and either plastic or metal. It can be painted. Anything outside should be PVC and wire, outlets etc rated for wet locations
  3. ...enforcement by the ahj for the municipality the vehicle is currently located in...wouldn't be the state's fire marshal responsibility...would think the annual fire and life safety inspection for the campgrounds business license renewals would be about the only time this would have the potential to be discovered as a code violation and even then the inspector may not look at guest specific systems, just those that pertain to businesses operations...
  4. AHJ would be the fire marshal for the municipality the vehicle is currently located within.
  5. Reminds me of a lady that lived in the apartment across the parking lot when I was in texas back in 1981 she had a few to many at the watering hole came home and parked against the curb turned off the old ford pickup and went inside to pass out....fast forward to the following weekend when I'm crossing the parking lot to get in my vehicle when she stops me to ask if I could look at her truck as it wont start....moved the shift lever from D to P and turned the key...the shades of red on her face.
  6. I ordered the fox 2.0 units, should be here next week
  7. Anyone running fox 2.0 ? - From what i see they are adjustable and serviceable. high $ but the last shocks you ever put on, just have to get them "serviced" every 50k... wonder if anyone has any history towing 5th wheel with them. Thinking of the adjustable on the rear and the ifp non adjust on the front https://www.ridefox.com/filter.php?f1=&v1=&m=truck&make=Ford&model=F-450+Super+Duty+Crew+Cab+Pickup&year=2014&position=ALL
  8. Hello about 108k and time to replace the factory shocks- all stock, has the off road package( shields underneath) and towing package, factory puck system. looking for suggestions, are the rancho the way to go, are the bilstein or others any better? Most of those miles were every day highway non towing, probaly just 20 k doing conventional towing with an 8 k load. In a few years looking to adding a comfort ride hitch for a fifth wheel, heavy set up in the 20-22 k range and 20% pin basically what the truck was made to do. But will still be some non towing highway trips, some no loads, some aforementioned 8 k conventionals trailer runs etc. Have the money now to do some upgrades, or at lease get ready for the future loads so looking for suggestions, maybe something thats adjustable... maybe consider changing out coils to air bags... dont know much about air suspension , compressors, tanks etc but like the idea of having a compressor not only for suspension but air horns, tire inflation, etc so any suggestions are appreciated. Im fairly handy with tools, have a wide varity of wrenchs, sockets, impact and the like , its just my body that may protest a bit....oh and also going to change out the tank to the titan to up capaicity to 65 gallon Thanks in advnace for any input
  9. 2 Smith and Wesson products are on our persons when dw and I are out for a stroll or ride...an expanding steel baton is in my hand I keep it collapsed until needed and use it as a exercise weight while walking, changing between hands doing arm exercises..a quick flick of the wrist converts to a formidable "stick" makes a loud sound when deployed that gets attention and has deterred 2 dogs on separate occasions. It has a holster that can attach to belt but I find it's less conspicuous just carrying in hands..the other is a 340 pd airlite hammer less in a pocket that so far has stayed there not being necessary..yes they are both lethal weapons but are our choices and we accept full responsibility for being in our possession or use.
  10. Symptoms may have gone away but causes, be it root or probability , typically don't resolve themselves
  11. Are you using off the shelf security DVR with inverters and 12 volt camera ,any details would be awesome
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