Recent content by thisbenguy

I figured I would have to shorten the exterior sleeve, the interior portion, and whatever screw mechanism is inside. There is probably a bearing a the bottom that the screw or whatever ever rotates in inside. I’d imagine taking a few inches off of each would work. The TMs didn’t have an...

Has anyone shortened their retractable tongue jack, or disassembled one so I could see if it’s possible. I will be removing the hydraulic system and mounted a channeled lunette ring to the front, lowering the ring several inches. My goal is be able to open the back gate on my Jeep, at least...

@MarkM Is that a second trailer I see in front? I'm not much of an aficionado, I'd had one of these at my bachelor party and really enjoyed it.

@John Galt: Ah, the old weld a U Bolt trick. If only I had a welder... and knew how to weld. It's definitely on the list. Once I get a garage I'll take a class on it. Brakes and bearing are on the list for tomorrow. Had to work the last couple days so it needed to be put off. @MarkM: It...

How is your tailgate rigged up?

I like those mounting channels... I may borrow that idea. Thanks.

Thanks, The neighbors don't seem to mind, or at least they don't tell me. A couple times a year I collect the yard waste from everyone on the block to dispose of and clean up all the limbs after storms (more for the fact of once I break out the chainsaw cutting twenty limbs is way more fun than...

Part Trois Ta Da

Part Deux

Just finished restoring my 1962 M101A2. Been a long time lurker and thanks to everyone who posted in the past to give me much needed information. Thought you all might like to see the finished product. Before I picked up the trailer a few years ago from Ft. Meade. Shortly after that I used...

I see that the green boxes in the ceiling are what appear to be a red and white light. What other functions do they provide?