Recent content by 6x6guy

Looking for some advice I have a M923a2 and to admit I really haven't used to to much in the last 2 years due to the fact of getting sick and recovery from surgery. Well the truck has around 25K as far as mileage and runs good. And started to die out last year during the fall when I was...

Was like that with the other crane - constantly going back and forth to ensure a good lock on the load.

I also have a Jane crane mounted on the front of the truck will lift over 6 tons, and use that for heavier lifts.

During the virus slow down I decided to upgrade the existing crane on my 5 ton M923a2 with 3500 lb auto crane capacity to a heavier model. Installed a ITM model 2015 crane - picked it up a auction on a government site. Basically rebuilt all the hydraulic cylinders and had to replace the pins...

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It wasn't a issue until my son and I were lifting a couple of generators Meps 15k and 30ks until it was getting into the 60ks there was more of a noticeable weight increase with added negative results. The weight of the 60k generators are around 5000 lbs so give or take a couple of pounds, and...

Just a update to a previous project that started some time ago - reinstalled the Jane Crane from one truck to another - modified the support cables from 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch and added about 2 feet to the A frame itself to gain some additional working height - and after pushing the envelope -...

Recently installed a duel output 12/24 volt 200 amp alternator in one of my 5 tons - batteries both on the 12 volt and 24 volt side charge faster, going to upgrade the other 5ton truck in the near future.

Word of warning - due your research before you purchase - some states will not allow you or give you a on road vehicle title / check with the appropriate state agency. In Illinois the state police has been briefed about ( and has access of released vehicle vin numbers from the government that...

The only and biggest problem is gonna be the ratio of the axles when your done - did something like it when I was young with a MB - replace the motor ( kinda of ripped the protective metal of the motor oil pan ) while jeeping and a little drunk at that. And didn't realize it until it was too...

Kenny have a nice trip - and who's going with you.

Looked and looked for information and ran across a picture of a WWII truck with the same configuration - well most of it ( there were no specs ) just going by the picture- what's that old saying with a welder and a cutting torch I can fix anything but a broken heart. I see it in my mind -...

Always inspect and ask questions- I was looking at a M35a2 once at Great Lakes - a real good looking truck- new tires and fresh paint job and low mileage with a hard top - a perfect truck - but something under the truck caught my eye- a small container that looked out of place. So I decided to...

Here's one I did a couple of years ago, you never have enough storage for stuff.