Rot Box’s Superduty

[Rot Box]

Nothing major just installed my CB radio. Having the weather stations is nice too.

 

[Rot Box]

Big upgrade in the glowplug department! I just installed a massive White Rogers (thanks @blauer Geist) solenoid which should help feed the plugs much better than the stock one.

 

[Die Blaue Ziege]

Have you had a chance to start in cold temps yet? Any difference?

 

[Rot Box]

Have you had a chance to start in cold temps yet? Any difference?

No difference. But I’m thinking that’s mostly due to my batteries being weak...

 

[Rot Box]

...That said I picked up some new batteries today! I’ve ran these in the past with great results. They’re CAT pn: 230-6368 with 850 cca’s. Much heavier than the dying Super Start ‘extreme’ batteries they replaced. Truck cranks over much faster now

 

[Mouse]

New batteries always make the 7.3L happy!

 

[Rot Box]

So what’s going on with these front leaf springs? Is this supposed to be a leveling kit that was put on the top of the springs instead of the bottom? Or did it come from the factory like this 🤔

I’m strongly considering running 315’s. Thinking I could flip these to the bottom of the leaf pack to get the clearance I’d need.. good idea or no?

 

[Greg]

Anti-wrap spring to reduce wheel hop??

 

[Rot Box]

Went for a little drive today. Arrived in Kelton at sunrise and headed to the Hogup mountain range. Once I was off the pavement I didn’t see anyone else on the entire drive..

 

[Rot Box]

I was in hopes of driving the west side of the lake through the Hogups, on to lakeside then ending up in Delle. I don’t ever remember there being this many gates.. With orange ribbons tied to them I decided It would be best to turn around and search for another way. No luck.. which is too bad because I was so close.

I zig-zagged through the Hogups and made my way towards home. The truck didn’t skip a beat and there was one point where I needed to lock in the hubs. Deep mud in the middle of nowhere had me worried but she plowed through it surprisingly well.

Good times

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[Kevin B.]

I've been up and down the Hogups a couple times and never ran into a gate. Those must be recent.

I don't think I've ever seen those cabins up there, where was that at?

 

[rholbrook]

I was just going to say too, when did that gate get there?

 

[Rot Box]

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I don't think I've ever seen those cabins up there, where was that at?

So that was near Locomotive springs

 

[Kevin B.]

So that was near Locomotive springs

I see them now. I've always driven right by there, I'll have to change that.

 

[ID Bronco]

...That said I picked up some new batteries today! I’ve ran these in the past with great results. They’re CAT pn: 230-6368 with 850 cca’s. Much heavier than the dying Super Start ‘extreme’ batteries they replaced. Truck cranks over much faster now

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Where did you source these? I need some in my Cummins

 

[Rot Box]

Where did you source these? I need some in my Cummins

CAT doesn’t list their batteries by group size so I had do do a fair bit of googling to figure out which ones would fit. The batteries I bought are the same dimensions as a group 65.

With my IDI I just took a battery into the store and picked one that was the same dimensions. Can’t remember which ones fit that truck..

Anyway I bought these from Wheeler CAT here in Logan. They were $130 apiece. Hope that helps.

 

[ID Bronco]

CAT doesn’t list their batteries by group size so I had do do a fair bit of googling to figure out which ones would fit. The batteries I bought are the same dimensions as a group 65.

With my IDI I just took a battery into the store and picked one that was the same dimensions. Can’t remember which ones fit that truck..

Anyway I bought these from Wheeler CAT here in Logan. They were $130 apiece. Hope that helps.

That's helpful, I couldn't find the group size/info online, now I know why. That is a good price. Thanks

 

[Rot Box]

The factory cup holders in the 99’s are completely useless. Kinda spendy for a piece of plastic but not having spilled coffee is so nice!

 

[Rot Box]

New shoes on my favorite SD wheels. Thanks again for the rims @Kevin B.

Went with the 285’s in a BFG KO2. These are the DT version supposedly have an even stronger sidewall.

 

[Rot Box]

Super happy with my new truck. After three days exploring the Swell and the long drive to and from I had no issues to report. I made a makeshift platform of sorts for the back seat so I could sleep back there. Stayed warm and comfy all night!

I need to figure out an intake. Right now I have an open element 6637 without a filter sock and it is CAKED in dust after this trip! Thinking an S&B with a paper element and sock would be the ticket..