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Then it was time for the bed sides. Because I cut off the original continuous piece of metal that makes the bed sides and outer rail, I have an extra joint that the original trailer didn't have. From the outside, it won't be obvious. On the front, I used a piece of metal and an extra rail from...

The bed work is what took a lot longer than I expected. I had hoped I could split one down the middle, weld in pieces of donor trailer metal, and end up with a wider trailer. I didn't factor in how rust prone these older M105 beds are. The way they are constructed on the sides, they have a layer...

With the frames all separated from the beds and the frame from donor #1 cut apart to get the inner crossmembers and rear frame out that I needed, I set to work on cutting the tongue off of donor #2 right in front of the first cross member, keeping all of the frame rail with it. Donor #3 got the...

Disclaimer: If you dislike modification of military trailers, you won't like this thread. You have been warned. I've been working on a project for a while now that I thought I would share with the group. I wanted a trailer to pull behind my M923A2 based camper. I will share more details of the...

I found this through a Google search of the site. It's hard to find much with as slow as the site is right now. I have not personally used these since I run combat wheels, so use at your own risk, but this appears to be the 'correct' way to get proper thread engagement with HEMTT wheels.

Those do not look like MRAP wheels to me. I think they are HEMTT wheels. There is a version of the front lug nuts with 3/4-16 threads and an extended inner portion to get correct thread engagement but still center the wheel properly on the outside. You should not be using the thimbles and rear...

I'm glad to hear that they finally got it straightened out, even if it did take multiple visits and phone calls to do what should have only taken a single visit. I've said it before, handing the Indiana BMV an out of state title is a lot like handing Superman a big old chunk of Kryptonite. It...

I would like a chance to win some brake fluid!

I actually converted my truck into an RV. I have 100% confidence that if a law enforcement officer ever stops me and questions that, I can open up the back door and clear up any confusion. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/my-build-thread-m909-recreational-vehicle.136003/ If you intend to...

Indiana resident here. If you have a signed Montana title from the previous owner, they will need a VIN inspection to go along with it. Either the BMV or a law enforcement officer can do that inspection. You can only bypass that if it has an Indiana title already. When I had my truck title...

If it's a truck that is new to you or if there is any question about its engine health, try barring the engine over by hand to make sure it isn't seized or something. A starter trying to turn a locked up engine can do funny things.

It does not appear to have the shackles under the front bumper, which a M923A2 should have. It also looks like the rear axles are the non-CTIS version. I think it is either a M923 that has had super singles added, or a M923A1. The width of the spare tire carrier (whether it fits a super single...

I thought it was 'always' the second weekend in June? We planned a family vacation last Fall and kept the second weekend open for it. Oh well, I guess I will be missing it this year.

100% agreed. This unit is connected through a Ronk manual transfer switch that will remain disconnected from the building and anything valuable until after the generator is confirmed to be operating properly again. That testing may be against a home brew dummy resistive load or through another...

It's entirely possible that there is more wrong than just the transformer. That genset has sat in its current location for many years now, with continual intrusion attempts by mice, bugs, skink lizards, etc., with many nests being cleaned out over the years, so anything is possible. I have...