Recent content by LMTV89

Where should I be looking at dryers? Is that a surplus store or auto store type item?

The truck is a 1998 M1078, not sure dryer model. Air is pretty steadily coming out of this elbow, if I put my palm over it the air will overpower me and still leak out so I think the compressor is working. Is that the thing I should disassemble?

Hey all, my air system suddenly stopped building air, I was able to make it to a parking lot before the brakes locked. I hear the compressor running, there is some air coming out of the pipe under the air drier on the drivers side. so I think its some sort of routing or valve issue. What should...

Yes, and after I idle for a few I can kill the power and restart and its good. Sometimes take 2 or 3 tries but I will drive with a HWY light.

I am also curious. Sometimes I get the 5 lights, I shut the truck off and start it back up and it usually goes away for that trip. Id like to have the diagnostic tools.

What O rings? Is there any CTIS maintenance I should do while they are apart?

I used these on the front wheels of my old mud truck and they worked. I was thinking about calling them to see what size would work on the LMTV https://www.centramatic.com/wheel-balance.rhtml?type=Heavy-Duty

I have 4 new good year tires for the LMTV, I called around and cant seem to find a shop to swap them. Has anyone had any luck getting a shop to do the tires on these? What kind of shop should I be calling? How hard is it? I have air tools, a tractor with forks and pavement. Planning on buying a...

Im not sure if this is a temp issue but recently since it's gotten into the 40's here when I first start the truck after a 5 min warmup the transmission is slipping and barely moves the truck, going from N to 7 or R there is very weak engagement, engine tone doesnt change much. Putting it mode...

Wanted to share this rear ladder I found and installed. Makes getting in the back so easy and locks in when not in use. Mytee Products 3 Rung Pull-Out Trailer Step Ladder with Standing Platform Folding Truck Step Galvanized Steel for Use with Trucks, Trailers and RV's https://a.co/d/bjGPha4

My use case is kind of unique- I am going to have a camper element but I will also be using this for making the occasional delivery for my IT disaster recovery business so the front half will have a convertible table bed / mobile command center and the back will be open so I can stack boxes and...

Looking for ideas to make the back more accessible. I was thinking of adding a folding boat ladder under the box, anyone done that? Something like Also, has anyone put a liftgate on one of these? something like

This LOL Still working on the graceful entry / exit. FYI mine is under the steering wheel on the right side in-between the column and heater so it is out of view. In that pic it looks like its on the outside of column.

My bad guys, I found a tag under the steering wheel that says warranty start date 1999 so the chassis is either a 98 or 99. The only other tags I saw were on the side of the box and on the passenger door and they both say 1079 but the chassis is a 1078 with a winch. Other than the BOX is there...

Man you guys know your stuff! So the chassis from what I was told is a 89 1078 and the PO converted it to a 1079, so it has the 1079 box and tags on the inside. Whats the best way to confirm what it is? Do these have VINS or anything similar? I will look into the air leak, its not bad, maybe 2...