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    Dynamic Balancing Beads

    Dynamic balancing is the only way to go for large (35"+) mud terrain tires, typically results in less weight used and better results. That said I have never had any complaints with a shop doing a spin balance on A/T or highway tires. I do the air soft BBs trick when doing trailer tires because...
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    What's do you think the most impactful first upgrade is to a rig?

    To echo previous sentiment... You are the most impactful first mod. Get out, get experienced, listen to experienced folks to learn and take a training course if available. Especially when starting out NEVER go alone, ALWYAS share your plan with someone at home. Coming from a decently built...
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    Safety for a repaired Frame

    Best case right there, good move.
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    Counteracting sag after installing a leveling kit?

    My advice is to run it and see if you actually need anything more. If you do find your rear is sagging too much when loaded, I would go the air bag rout, TONS of versatility. I am not a fan at all of helper springs and rubber cushions to prevent sag as they can end up limiting off road...
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    Tone or No Tones?

    Only time I could see tones being useful is in a large group. I would get the leaders set up with tones on a secondary channel in case they needed to talk about something that the rest of the group doesn't need to know about, things that are personal and require some discretion. I am with the...
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    Habor Freight compressor

    I have had one of the HF 12volt compressors for about 3 years, they work well for filling tires under 33" diameter. Mine has been used to air up 3 rigs in a row, compressor head was so hot you couldn't touch it, lol. Just be aware that the pressure gauge doesn't read accurately with the...
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    Cheap Amazon Diesel heater recommendations?

    Sounds consistent with what I have been told / trained. Running on diesel will be just fine if you don't short cycle. Just keep the kerosene trick in mind if you ever have ignition issues or excessive smoke.
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    Vehicle Opinions

    @Dysan The EcoBoost V6s are a cool engine. However the earlier v-6s had head gasket issues. The blocks run siamese cylinders and in order to improve cooling between cylinders they drilled a hole down from the deck at an angle that intersected with the water jacket. The problem was that drilled...
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    Cheap Amazon Diesel heater recommendations?

    I would be careful running the heater on its side like that. When I did factory training with Espar for the Airtronic D2s (the German heater that these are a copy of) they were very specific about how things were mounted. The heater module must be flat and level, intake and exhaust for the...
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    2020 F250 Build

    I worked in the diesel industry for a bit, 10 years as an HD truck tech (4 of that with Caterpillar) and 1 year in light duty performance parts. And yeah after my time working on em and selling parts for em, it's gassers for me. Is the engine your pickup the new 7.3L gas v-8?
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    Vehicle Opinions

    Only thing I really have to add is be careful with Expeditions with the V8. The 3 valve 5.4 can be a great engine, but they are known for valve train issues that can destroy the engine. Regular maintenance is critical. My personal preference would be for a Suburban (I wouldn't go for one with...
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    Does Overlanding Require You to Go Off Pavement?

    I guess what I'm really hoping and trying to do is get the idea out there that the vehicle and terrain doesn't matter. This is an idea supported by the founders of the community. And not to be belligerent but if you are not open to the idea of this being a community for all types of vehicle ( I...
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    Does Overlanding Require You to Go Off Pavement?

    I think my point was missed. I'm trying to say that overlanding can be an inclusive community open to those who don't go off road but explore as they are able. It saddens me that others are not open to this idea.
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    What is YOUR ultimate overland setup, and why?

    I have thought about this a lot over the years... Square body Suburban MUST have barn doors 4BT Cummins with the VE injection pump (the rotary VE pumps tend to be tougher, but make less power) with +25 hp injectors GM TH400 transmission NP203 range box with an NP205 that has been twin sticked...
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    Toyota Land Cruiser

    I'm not super up to speed on much when it comes to those rigs but what I will say is make sure your brother reads and re-reads the importing process and checks than double checks with the county/ state where he will be moving to if the vehicle is legal and licenseable in the US or that state...