Technically, it could handle it. But I don’t think I’ll be hanging one on the side of the truck. Mostly going to use it for hanging stuff at the camp site. Awning, dog lead, trash-a-roo that sort of stuff.
I have a leaky front seal on my transmission on my LMTV and got a quote of 30 hours... You are in the ball park. Just don't know if it faster to take the engine out or the trans. Too bad he didn't find the leak before the box. It would have been a piece of cake to drop the trans. Chain hoist and a lifting adapter (plans for adapter in TM).
@@BrokeOverLand Well that's cool and good planning. Should make things easy. Are you going to do a vid of the unfinished insides? I would love to see how it is put together.
I'm sure that you have thought about this (a lot) but what rate of leakage do you have? As you know most bell housings have drains in them that are open all the time, and I suspect this one is sealed for the fording requirement these trucks have. When is the last time you drained the bell housing before this one?
I have been thinking about it a lot. The rate is hard to pin down since the bell housing hasn’t been drained since I’ve owned the truck. So I’m not sure how much was in there to start with. If it was dry in there when I started and If I had to guess on the high side. The leak seems to be at a rate of about 1 quart per 200 hours of run time. The 3126’s have a history of leaky rear main seals and most folks I’ve talked to just keep adding oil. But i don’t like that idea if the leak is “bad”
Hey man. I always really enjoy watching you machine stuff. Where did you pick up those skills, equipment? Also, what are you planning to attach to the track?
Thanks for the episode. It has been on my list to put L-track on my box. I contacted a couple of vendors to see about longer lengths ... 100" was the longest I could find. I was going to bed it in Sika 252. Overkill?
I think it would depend on your box construction. My first thought was to bed mine in sika. But I didn’t think it would flex enough for how much movement the skin on my box has. I went with 8’ sections so they where easy to ship, and joined them at a screw point to keep them lined up. But longer would have been better.
First thought, "I hope that pan is big enough!" Second thought, "I hope Chad doesn't feint at the quote and hit his head." Still wondering why you didn't answer the title question...why L-track? (edit) DOH!!!! To cover the seams with something that looks gooder AND has function! 😖
Been looking at these m1078a1 for a while now...is how i happend upon your channel. Just want to know is it worth getting into one of these? Is it too much hassle to register and find parts for repairs. Just finished a 30 day trip dispersed Tent camping from Texas to New mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona and back to Texas. Love to get way off grid and my Wrangler takes the family everywhere, but setting up and taking down Camp wore me out and convinced me to go bigger...So the wife and I have been looking at class c motorhomes and truck slide on campers. Class c is too big and cant take us to the places we love, can tow the jeep but would have to leave the motorhome. Like the Stewart and Stevenson and would like to put a camper on back. Truck Campers are nice but too small to accommodate my wife and two sons 14 and 8.
Hi Chad, great video as always!. There is something I wanted to ask you for a while now but Cory Willett 'beat me to it' with his question below: Where did you pick up those skills and the equipment you have? In fact, I am sure the answer to this question would make a great video as I am pretty sure everyone on your channel would like to know more about this :-) I have to admit I am a bit jealous of both your skills and the tools/equipment you have in your workshop...
Maybe I should do a shop tour video some day. As for skills, I chalk it up to just try it and if it doesn’t work try something else. Honestly I search RUclips a lot for how to do stuff.
I liked your idea so much I just ordered a bunch for mine.
That tape measure magnet idea was great. 👍🏻
U done veddy GOOD !
Awesome!
Looks great have to get you to install mine
Sure, just swing it by the shop and I fix you right up. ;)
For carrying boats and the like?
Technically, it could handle it. But I don’t think I’ll be hanging one on the side of the truck. Mostly going to use it for hanging stuff at the camp site. Awning, dog lead, trash-a-roo that sort of stuff.
You have better luck than I if that sealer strip doesn't fall off on the road.
Good so far. I’ve drug them across a few trees as well. I anticipate I’ll need to add some adhesive to the leading edge if they do start to pull out.
Do you notice significant oil usage? My 3116 uses about a quart every 500 mile and my bell housing is dry.
Great job...love the vids. However I would have anodized the tracks to protect the aluminium and looks
Yea, black anodized would look killer! He can do that later though. He may want to try doing it himself too!
The aviation L channel is awesome. Good add!
Good job! Keep the videos coming...
Rear main seal...I am so bummed...In Subarus I had it down to 2 hours replacing them...in an LMTV 24 hours would be more appropriate... I feel for you
I have a leaky front seal on my transmission on my LMTV and got a quote of 30 hours... You are in the ball park. Just don't know if it faster to take the engine out or the trans. Too bad he didn't find the leak before the box. It would have been a piece of cake to drop the trans. Chain hoist and a lifting adapter (plans for adapter in TM).
Luckily the box has a build in hatch over the transmission just for this occasion.
@@BrokeOverLand Well that's cool and good planning. Should make things easy. Are you going to do a vid of the unfinished insides? I would love to see how it is put together.
Chad love your show and all the info you give us all. please Keep it coming im stating my project soon.
I like it! Bummer about the leak...
That L-trak is sweet 👍
I like the versatility of the L-trac... soooo, whatcha got planned to use it for? Inquiring minds want to know.
Hanging stuff. :)... awnings, dog run line, clothing lines. Think Beverly hillbillies
@@BrokeOverLand when I see that truck, I don't think "hillbillies" at all. LOL! Have you thought of a name for the truck, yet?
you also have a bridgeport? Cool you thought of the thermal impacts
The Bridgeport is my favorite tool in the shop. :)
Hi. So only the airline l track supports those d rings?
As far as I know, that is correct.
@@BrokeOverLand thanks
I'm sure that you have thought about this (a lot) but what rate of leakage do you have? As you know most bell housings have drains in them that are open all the time, and I suspect this one is sealed for the fording requirement these trucks have.
When is the last time you drained the bell housing before this one?
I have been thinking about it a lot. The rate is hard to pin down since the bell housing hasn’t been drained since I’ve owned the truck. So I’m not sure how much was in there to start with. If it was dry in there when I started and If I had to guess on the high side. The leak seems to be at a rate of about 1 quart per 200 hours of run time. The 3126’s have a history of leaky rear main seals and most folks I’ve talked to just keep adding oil. But i don’t like that idea if the leak is “bad”
@@BrokeOverLand I'm with Chad on not living with a leak. Could be driving down the 405 and BLAMO, all your oil is on the road with nowhere to park.
Looking good Chad :)
Hey man. I always really enjoy watching you machine stuff. Where did you pick up those skills, equipment? Also, what are you planning to attach to the track?
Instead of repeating what Cory Willett has asked, I will “second it!” I love your vids!
I’m planning on hooking an awning to it and a dog lead line, just random stuff while we are in camp.
Thanks for the episode. It has been on my list to put L-track on my box. I contacted a couple of vendors to see about longer lengths ... 100" was the longest I could find. I was going to bed it in Sika 252. Overkill?
I think it would depend on your box construction. My first thought was to bed mine in sika. But I didn’t think it would flex enough for how much movement the skin on my box has. I went with 8’ sections so they where easy to ship, and joined them at a screw point to keep them lined up. But longer would have been better.
First thought, "I hope that pan is big enough!"
Second thought, "I hope Chad doesn't feint at the quote and hit his head."
Still wondering why you didn't answer the title question...why L-track?
(edit)
DOH!!!!
To cover the seams with something that looks gooder AND has function! 😖
Been looking at these m1078a1 for a while now...is how i happend upon your channel. Just want to know is it worth getting into one of these? Is it too much hassle to register and find parts for repairs. Just finished a 30 day trip dispersed Tent camping from Texas to New mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona and back to Texas. Love to get way off grid and my Wrangler takes the family everywhere, but setting up and taking down Camp wore me out and convinced me to go bigger...So the wife and I have been looking at class c motorhomes and truck slide on campers. Class c is too big and cant take us to the places we love, can tow the jeep but would have to leave the motorhome. Like the Stewart and Stevenson and would like to put a camper on back. Truck Campers are nice but too small to accommodate my wife and two sons 14 and 8.
Hi Chad, great video as always!. There is something I wanted to ask you for a while now but Cory Willett 'beat me to it' with his question below: Where did you pick up those skills and the equipment you have? In fact, I am sure the answer to this question would make a great video as I am pretty sure everyone on your channel would like to know more about this :-) I have to admit I am a bit jealous of both your skills and the tools/equipment you have in your workshop...
Maybe I should do a shop tour video some day. As for skills, I chalk it up to just try it and if it doesn’t work try something else. Honestly I search RUclips a lot for how to do stuff.