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Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the wheels on the M123 24" because 20" wheels won't fit over the brake drums?
I realize 24" rubber was more suited to the super-heavy loads encountered during the 1950's and 60's, but the drums on the M123's are huge!
W/M and others, do not use elevator cable for anything other than a winch line, and always use a larger size; i.e. 3/4" where the manual calls for 5/8".
Tha reason for this is the cable is more flexible and has a rope or fiber center, for more flexibility, which translates to a smoother ride...
I have an M109 (less the box) in solid white, came from White Sands Missile Range, NM.
Here is a pic of a yellow and blue one I found several years ago. Saved it for the brush guard--cool idea.
Paging Tcody to the thread. These wheels might fit the M.A.N. tractors, as they use a hub pilot wheel. I'm not sure if the bolt circle is different or not.
RE: Those wheels would be great
Understand the wheels pictured by Armyman30 are NOT HEMTT wheels. They are 939A1 wheels, and fit the M809 and M939 series of trucks.
HEMTT wheels have a different offset, but will fit the M809 and M939 series trucks.
I will get some comparison pics up this...
This may not be so bad. I have purchased a couple lots of "salvage" since the renewal of the contract, and the first question out of GL when I arrived for pickup was "do you have room on your trailer for some additional items?" "Why yes, yes I do. Thank you very much!"
Basically these were...
If you don't mind, how about a closer pic of the fifth wheel. They are oscillating, correct? Mine seem to be quite a bit taller than your pics show.
Thanks, Jimbo
RE: Re: RE: Suicide Budds?
Bottom line, find an other tire dealer/service company to deal with. This guy either doesn't know what he's doing, or just doesn't want your business.
Heck, if I was closer, I'd do them for you; they are not difficult, just laborious due to to size and weght.