Builds Savirc Aircruiser build

[savirc]

I ordered all the parts to rebuild the front and rear sway bars as well as the links and got that done. Below is the list of parts if anyone needs it... this list has EVERYTHING except the actual sway bars and brackets. I will say there was no need to buy new links old ones were fine and if you don't buy them you'll save 30+ dollars. If you live in the rust belt it may not be a bad idea to get new ones. The ride is noticeable stiffer/better.

 

[savirc]

Adding an extra fuse box required to attach additional cables to the positive terminal on the starter battery, so temporarily I ghettoed out a link out of copper pipe and beat it flat worked nicely for its purpose with new set of beefy terminal clamps. It also moved all that clutter back an inch which was nice not all rammed up on the battery

 

[savirc]

Doesn't looks as ghetto all buttoned up:

 

[savirc]

You can't see it but that extra inch of extension on the flattened copper pipe is where I drilled and screwed the new connections gave me enough real estate to add two more attachments to the terminal with out cramming them on the end. Not sure if that makes any sense. It also has shrink wrap around the copper pipe to protect from the bottom and areas exposed.

 

[savirc]

Added a rear USB for the kids appliances... Blue Sea of course

 

[Ramathorn15]

Awesome build and thanks for all the help with running wiring to the roof. Did you see that the Kawell brand LED lights just came out with a new 24watt version to replace the 18watt version we used?

They look pretty nice and have combo spot/flood. I'll probably wait till the ones I got bite the dust, but they are tempting

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Bri...F8&qid=1479423235&sr=1-19&keywords=kawell+led

 

[savirc]

Awesome build and thanks for all the help with running wiring to the roof. Did you see that the Kawell brand LED lights just came out with a new 24watt version to replace the 18watt version we use

They look pretty nice and have combo spot/flood. I'll probably wait till the ones I got bite the dust, but they are tempting

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Bri...F8&qid=1479423235&sr=1-19&keywords=kawell+led

Thanks! just clicked on the link, darn I guess I'll wait till these burn out. they are already pretty bright but I like the looks of these new ones better. I'm about to wire mine to an Aux battery rather than the start battery, more to come I'm behind on this thread....

 

[shanester]

Freakin' incredible. I've said this before and I'll say it again, couldn't be more jealous of you guys who know how to work on your rigs like this. I'm so curious what your background is.

Anyway, amazing stuff and probably my favorite build I've seen so far. We have the same color too so I might be biased. What are you from by the way?

 

[Tapage]

I like your drawer very much .. it's exactly what I do have in mind ..

 

[savirc]

Freakin' incredible. I've said this before and I'll say it again, couldn't be more jealous of you guys who know how to work on your rigs like this. I'm so curious what your background is.

Anyway, amazing stuff and probably my favorite build I've seen so far. We have the same color too so I might be biased. What are you from by the way?

Thanks I'm in the IT field but a grease monkey at heart, from the great state of Texas.

 

[savirc]

I like your drawer very much .. it's exactly what I do have in mind ..

Thanks, depending on which one of the drawers you are referring to. the unfinished version with the slider top has a design flaw that I couldn't live with which is why I went with a fixed top on the final design.

When you have a slider top even with heavy duty 500 lb slides the bearings/slides have a horizontal strech/flex that allowed the side walls to move out a fraction of an inch while locked or extended. Structurally it did not affect anything but visually I could see it flexing outward and it bothered me which is why I rebuilt one with the fixed top.

 

[savirc]

Next up slee new design battery/dual compressor tray install. First impression is wow this guy is hefty and top notch quality!

 

[savirc]

Unfortunately the slee battery tray upgrade required me to move my bussmann fuse box so I made a custom bracket out of flat bar and installed it in front of the breather box. fit perfectly.

 

[savirc]

Cleared out the area prepped for tray:

 

[savirc]

Tray installed with compressor and manifold. The plans here is to supply power to the bussmann fuse box from the aux battery.

 

[savirc]

Additional details on the slee tray. it requires re location of power steering reservoir (new bracket included in slee kit) and also trimming of the reservoir it self...very very careful trimming. These bottles look delicate so any trimming needs to be carefully done. Tray fits battery, ARB dual compressor and even the manifold.

 

[04UZJ100]

Awesome build!!

What jack stands are you using? They look beefy and tall!

 

[savirc]

Awesome build!!

What jack stands are you using? They look beefy and tall!

Thanks!

They are 12 ton Pittsburgh from HF, I have other sets but none of them gave me confidence like these. Its like the truck is on concrete. Link:

12 Ton Steel Jack Stands

 

[savirc]

First impressions on the ARB dual compressor currently priced new at $500 at most places this thing is expensive, and I haven't decided if its overpriced or not since I've not used it.

The build is top notch and its heavy, unnaturally heavy... the whole time I'm thinking this should not weight this much. You need a very good bracket to hold this thing in place and the Slee one did just that. I did turn it on and its of quiet operation the breathers are perforated steel just like the ARB diff breather I see this thing lasting a long time. It has a 100% duty cycle with both compressors sharing the air load, both have thermal switches to turn one off while the other one picks up the slack and vise versa. I can't recommend or not recommend it yet until I start using it. The plans for this is to have the manifold output for tools and one rear remote air tank in place of the spare tire section, to hopefully supply air to the back and train horns.

 

[Tapage]

Thanks, depending on which one of the drawers you are referring to. the unfinished version with the slider top has a design flaw that I couldn't live with which is why I went with a fixed top on the final design.

When you have a slider top even with heavy duty 500 lb slides the bearings/slides have a horizontal strech/flex that allowed the side walls to move out a fraction of an inch while locked or extended. Structurally it did not affect anything but visually I could see it flexing outward and it bothered me which is why I rebuilt one with the fixed top.

Actually an hybrid of both it's what I have in mind .. but at the moment the slider on top it's not a basic requirement .. still a good idea, I do own an ARB fridge ... so I would do a fixed top and slider on top of it . .

BTW you ain't gonna regret the ARB twin compressor .. plain awesome ..