Nice job! I like the tilt feature.
There must be different versions of the M939 series battery boxes, I have a box (junk) that was installed under the passenger seat for four batteries from a '96 M925.
This kit is designed to replace that battery box set up. I don't think I like the idea of having four batteries in the cab and, especially, under the seat. Take a look at the .pdf instruction sheet, step 3-1...it spells out how the under seat battery box is turned into the BII box. This kit calls for removal of the original 939 BII box, so it is kind of a one for one exchange.
With my install and the fact I'm only using two batteries it lends itself to more storage capacity. If I had to upgrade back to four batteries it is just a matter of installing cables and two batteries.
For you 939 guys I have attached a pic of a 939 upgrade. No, that's not truck in this pic.
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I aspire to have a battery box like yours. Please let me know if any more of those kits come up and are available. I like the extra storage vault, good place for the slave cables and the like.
You get 1 REP point and 2 Thumbs up from me for your perseverance and ingenuity for a job well done.
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If anyone else is interested, PM me I can forward info I have regarding obtaining these kits.
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Culver City, CA, USA (of course)
MVPA Member #33433
'77 AMGeneral M818 5 Ton w/ Modified Deuce Bed, "Hannibal 8" Only in my memory, always in my heart:
XM-1, M-1, IPM-1, M1A1 Main Battle Tanks
M998 HMMWV 1 1/4 ton
I bear my allegiance to those...
Whom willingly swear to the Oath...
Then pick up a weapon...
And bravely stand a post.
Very cool indeed, i learned something i did not know for the 939, i think one has to lose a storage box to gain under seat storage, in my 925 i would rather have the storage where it is because i would go into there out side when needed, and when out on road its kind of high to get under the seat and in bad weather no one has to get out. to access tools etc. , batts are fine under there for me, but i think it is super cool though,Now... as for the 809 series, there are the same batt boxs for them and the deuce, plastic upgrades,with out the hardware for the 939 available I had a few sets. the handles can go on the end or the side, I think its cool they made a kit to use them on a 939 series though , thanks for the info....
From what I can tell that box is for use with the uparmored cab but I have seen some on the 931a1 & a2's some as battery boxes and some as BII boxes. I am going to use a standard 939 BII box on my 816 and move my batteries inside between the seats. My assistants don't like to climb in the trucks with that box on them and I checked the other day with two a1's side beside an the battery box is more awkward to climb than the standard 939 BII box, that all said I enjoyed reading your install and I actually like the look of your box, but with my bad back I need the easy access of the 939 standard box.
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From what I can tell that box is for use with the uparmored cab but I have seen some on the 931a1 & a2's some as battery boxes and some as BII boxes. I am going to use a standard 939 BII box on my 816 and move my batteries inside between the seats. My assistants don't like to climb in the trucks with that box on them and I checked the other day with two a1's side beside an the battery box is more awkward to climb than the standard 939 BII box, that all said I enjoyed reading your install and I actually like the look of your box, but with my bad back I need the easy access of the 939 standard box.
Thanks for the compliments. You are right about the steps. It takes a bit getting used to climbing into the cab. The trick is starting with the right foot. The old set-up is easier to use, but I thought the top step got a little precarious sometimes. I had it move under foot a few times which was a little disconcerting.
According to the included literature the kit are designed as a Battery Relocation Accessory Kit for the 939, 939A1 & 939A2 trucks. Doesn't seem like it was particularly designed for up-armored cabs. I do know a guy out West who builds MRAP mock-ups for the filming industry and he uses these boxes on both sides of the frame.
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Brian McMahon, SPC, USA
Culver City, CA, USA (of course)
MVPA Member #33433
'77 AMGeneral M818 5 Ton w/ Modified Deuce Bed, "Hannibal 8" Only in my memory, always in my heart:
XM-1, M-1, IPM-1, M1A1 Main Battle Tanks
M998 HMMWV 1 1/4 ton
I bear my allegiance to those...
Whom willingly swear to the Oath...
Then pick up a weapon...
And bravely stand a post.
Get them from ANDY1234-he is a SS fella. I purchased from him-he is in St Loiue. Kit is fully complete and new-no junk. They look great and hardly anybody else has one on their truck. More women are waving at me when they see me now. Pretty sure its my new battery box.
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