Recent content by darkAR

Joaquin, I like your suggestion on the M9XX series. How about something like this - 2320 - Trucks & Truck Tractors, Wheeled at Government Liquidation But switch to supper singles and a single rear axle? I don't need the payload capacity really but I do like to long frame and the Cummins motor...

Thanks guys, this is excellent information! Instead of bobing it, can I just lose an axle? I would like to keep the frame the same length for the camper box. Are there any DOT reg's that I'd be crossing? I'm really liking the cat/allison combo - it would make it a lot easier for the better half...

That's a sweet setup, and looks like it would be easier to put in than a custom coil.

I had thought about making the rear a single - would you be able to drop say the middle axle and use an extended driveshaft? I would like it to be pretty off-road competent, more than just logging road capable. It will carry a family of 4 with gear for a few weeks at a time (occasionally more)...

I thought I remembered them having air brakes - if not, my bad and no big deal :P. I also remember these things riding really stiff with out much give in the suspension. I've seen lots of people putting the rockwells under trucks/jeeps/broncos/etc. so I was thinking I could get more flex from...

done, thanks!

Hi All, Awesome site, I've been here off and on over the years, just now signed up. I'm really wanting to do a decent sized expedition vehicle and the m35a3 is on the list as they're still available via aution. I'm also considering a Unimog 1200/1300/416. I'm not that interested in the m35a2 as...

thanks!