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Dang, that's a mess!
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What have you done to your 5 ton this week?
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I eliminated the fuel tank control valve in the cab, now fuel pump is hooked directly to the drivers tank only .
No more air leak from that valve, I will run a balance/transfer hose from the bottom of the tank to the other tank like it should have been made in the first place, instead of that complicated air leaking spaghetti mess they came with .
It already runs better .
I eliminated the fuel tank control valve in the cab, now fuel pump is hooked directly to the drivers tank only .
No more air leak from that valve, I will run a balance/transfer hose from the bottom of the tank to the other tank like it should have been made in the first place, instead of that complicated air leaking spaghetti mess they came with .
It already runs better .
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Just plain simple is hard to beat, you know?
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I made a weird bracket (in black) that straddles the back of a cargo hold down to mount my VRC antenna base and antenna element. I mounted it to the passenger side so it wouldn't interfere with unloading a full size spare tire and because the radio is also on the passenger side.
Next up is to wire up the aerial and install the radio under the seat!
Next up is to wire up the aerial and install the radio under the seat!
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Nothing weird ay all about that fabrication, US6x4; that there is an excellent piece of work!
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I broke down 2 wheels and cleaned them up, painted them inside and put new O rings and turret valve seals. I learned, got a workout, bought a few tools, note the giant slide hammer is really the only one you need. Now I don't have any tires losing air and going flat...
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Could you make some more brackets?
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That there, 8madjack, is one RIGHTEOUS cheater bar:
- Where did you get that bad boy?!
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Sure could...how many are you thinking?
this was 10 ga. stainless and I haven't got the shop bill for it so I don't know what they cost yet.
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I was just thinking of one, for my M923A2, Groot. Thank you.
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I found a nail in my tire between a tread block. I'm not happy. Thinking that the carcass is pretty thick and the length of nail was not known, I marked it and gave it a yank. It was too long and air came out after pulling it...f@ck...
How would you guys fix this? Patch? plug?
100 mph tape?
How would you guys fix this? Patch? plug?
100 mph tape?
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A patch is more of a PITA, but you don't risk not "following the path" of the nail and ending up with a bulge in the tire because you went between the layers of the tire...
I would vote for a patch.
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In retrospect, what would have been wrong with "benign neglect" ?
The nail itself was effectively sealing.
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My wrecker has completed migration onto 11.00R24s. (Almost - one more to go)
Hopefully this is the best of both worlds - nearly the ride height of super singles, and the stability and redundancy of duals.
Much credit to @BigRig379
Hopefully this is the best of both worlds - nearly the ride height of super singles, and the stability and redundancy of duals.
Much credit to @BigRig379
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Just plug it, it'll be fine
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I plan on submitting a shop order this week...
Can you verify that the middle of the hold down protrusion on your bedside is right about 3 1/4" above the lower flange of the bed side rail? There's probably not too many differences in an M809 bed vs M939 but want to make sure.
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I have also had good luck with plugs. I would go with one without thinking twice.
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I picked up some tires to single out the M51A2. Got 4, still looking for a couple more. Got them home today and I think I made a mistake. I think these are MRAP wheels.
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Those are MRAP rims.
I've got some LMTV rims and one 100% tread 395. I've got a buddy that might have more 395s. I'll check with him.
The rims are NOS, and they don't have the nuts that hold the two halves together. I have at least 5 and maybe 6. I'll check today and get a count.
Still have my number?
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I do. Let me know what you find out. Thanks.