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I am trying to enjoy it for now. I have some wondering problems and I am going to adjust front end toe to get it going. The next thing will be a air seat. Im not as small as the seat was designed for and bounces around a bit. Rob ... _._

Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Stearing problem in M54 Bobed 5 Ton Does anyone know how much toe in that would produce tire wear excessively? I will try the toe in it is the easiest to fix unless I find worn parts that need replacement. Rob ... _._

Re: RE: Re: RE: Stearing problem in M54 Bobed 5 Ton When you say 1/8 I assume the front towed in 1/8" more than rear?

Re: RE: Stearing problem in M54 Bobed 5 Ton I will check placement of rear end. It does pull to right when I break but that is a break problem I have to work on. Steering wheel returns to center. Problem or wonder is less under acceleration. Rob ... _._

Re: RE: Stearing problem in M54 Bobed 5 Ton I have the wander problem but I have not taken the speed above 35 mph because I dont trust it yet. Balance could be something I will look into Rob ... _._

I have been working on a 5 ton M54a2 that has been Boobed with a shortened bed , chassis and single rear. I have been testing out my work and took a ride. I am using XZL tires 16 R 20 with rims that have several inches offset. I found that it is very difficult to steer straight. The 5 ton has...

Re: RE: M54a2 Front engine mount

I was out for a drive yesterday with 5 ton M54a2 and heard noise up in engine compartment. The truck to me is fairly new and one more noise is one more noise. The noise was coming from fan hitting bottom of shroud and fan blade was making contact. I first thought the front engine mounts...

How about posting a picture of your Short Length Utility Truck! Before this thread started I call my Bobed 5 Ton Miss Piggy after my first wife but I like the idea of calling it my favorite S.L.U.T. Of course these acronyms are used in close circles

Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: M54 Bobed ready to roll I had the rear wheels spring shackle mounts cut from frame. Rear wheels were moved forward and re bolted with space to allow for clearance for fuel tank and larger wheels. Bed situated center axle. It happens there is enough of drive shaft length...

Re: RE: Re: M54 Bobed ready to roll Fender braces came with truck but are just 1" flat bar bent and mounted for support. I dont know if Im driving this there or not. If I get some back up support to drive along for break down help. Any one going to drive down to Aberdeen form E. PA?

when first ordered I did not know about SS but it will never happen again

Re: RE: Re: M54 Bobed ready to roll I did not know where to start. Ill will set up ma deuce and see where it is positioned Rob ... _._

Re: RE: M54 Bobed duce ready to roll Pardon my misquote it is a 5Ton and will fix the topic line. I will take some rear picture tomorrow or soon as possible. It is set up like it was before chassis shortened. Rob

I finished up last weekend the wheels after mounting tires. What a hump. Well here it is with XZL tires. Someone on SS said I would in time forget the humping work ,not yet so far... Bed is from a 101 trailer. I wont mention where I got rims from but a hint. They took 5 months for a 3 week...

I am looking for a tow hitch for M54a2 I am in Eastern Pa and will be at the Red Ball Show in Sussex, NJ this weekend. Please let me know if you have anything that I am looking for and price. email preferred. Thanks

If you are not licensed for 2 meters or want to change frequency. On top of the spring under the antenna there should be a 3/8 x 24 thread that you once you remove the top antenna you could put other antennas with different frequency's. These antennas can be found online under amature radio...

Thanks for the offer. Its too far to pick up from PA.

I am looking for the insert that goes between the beads and is also refered to bead locks or the spacer made of rubber to spread the bead and keep tire in place when bolted together. I also heard some refer to the run flats. I thought run flats were large and keeps tire up after there is a tire...

Anyone know where to get tire inserts for 16 R20 xzl tires? I need 4