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The real cost / value of a Bobbed 5 ton 809 series. The value of a bobbed 5 ton is approximately as follows: M818 (A nice one) appx $6000+ or buy a $2500 truck, work on it and still pay 6K. Bob job parts/labor $3000-5000 16.00s $300 ea $1500 (5) HEMTT wheels $1250 (5) This is just the...

A lot of weight is removed from a 5-ton when bobbed. Depending on the model you start with. I have seen them bobbed at 13K#. Near Deuce weight. Licencing is no problem. Just licence as a Jeep Kaiser truck with original year. Insurance, liability only, is reasonable this way. Advantages: Turns...

Ok, for reasons of: security, battery drain, and solenoid sticking, is all good enough reason for me to intall a battery disconnect switch. Good answers guys.

Vinny, what was your rear diff hung on, deuce front springs?

Several bobbed 5 tons done with rear hung on Deuce front spring packs. With 425 pounds of spare tire/wheel in bed it rides like my pickup. Perfect really.

Welcome. I used to live in Punta Gorda and am a LEO also, for the State of Oregon. Miss Punta Gorda. Family pulled me to Oregon. I will be back one day. For a bobber, go for the 5 ton. You get dependability unlike the deuce. Just ask the military mechanics from the era. 5 tons have much...

Keep the progress on cab strech going. I am following it closely.

The camper project is looking way better than I had imagined it would. I like it. Paint match makes it a military unit. Nice...

Shipping Container would be an option as a living quarters unit. You can get light weight aluminum containers also. It would at least be removable.

Good info RustyGears. Anyone thought of a, disconnect switch at the battery box. Any advantage, other than doing electrical work? I was thinking security and prevent discharge. I am learning.

Is there any draw/load on a deuce or 5 ton when shut off. Just wondering what draws the batteries down over time. Appreciated the understanding of the load issue while charging.

Is there any problems with charging one battery with a 12 volt charger while in place with truck cables are hooks up?

Bobbed 5 ton can use deuce springs for the rear axle, so I have heard. I know a guy that claims he did this to soften the ride on a 5 ton bobber.

Windshield open 4 inches and windows up makes a positive air pressure in the cab to keep the hot air from blowing in from the engine compartment. When stopped this will bake you. Doors off sounds fun. never tried it, yet.

I am using the links also. Appreciate it.

Great project. Very cool. I am inspired.

your idea makes sense. check the timer also. They can ruin new glow plugs.

Just heard that insurance companies say that texting on a cell is more dangerous than drinking and driving. Watch your rear view mirror. Don't get rear ended by one of these texters.

send pics please. PM

You may have checked this but I remember a common reason for dimmness was the same as post #7.