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This is a good thread on the topic: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?149849-Stuck-Frame-Bolts A little search for "stuck frame bolts" will get you some more. Good luck!

Here's a great post based on their experience after receiving the truck from GXV: http://twoifoverland.com/m1083-repair-maintenance-costs/

Bob - I'm going through something similar. My thoughts on the selection of the vehicle starts with a question: what's your end design going to look like and what do you want terrain do you need it for? - Do you want a 4x4 or a 6x6? - Do you want an extended frame from the start or is the...

I'd leave it, but that's because how I'd use it. Your usage might be different :) 5 feet to the floor from the ground is some good clearance. You could build a rear-end skid plate instead?

"Its so passengers can get the drivers attention" per Suprman: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?167087-Troop-seat-alarm-on-a-m1078&p=2004291&viewfull=1#post2004291 "Troop Transport Alarm Cable" from TM 9-2320-365-20-5 (m1078_TM 9-2320-365-20-5.pdf), page 20-466, and also in all the...

I like it! It resembles this first one (below) from Action Mobil. I might consider combining the shower and toilet into one in case someone wanted to get in/out while someone was using the facility. I'm sure you thought of that though. Have a look at this other one where the bed is raised...

These books are great, thank you! I'm trying to avoid the last one, but will probably have to buy that one as well ;)

Did Gunny get back to you on his comment? I'm interested in hearing if he's shared anything regarding building on the 1086. Did AKROVR drop the project?

Thank you for the book recommendations, and also for finding the rig and thread behind the photo - which had no other context behind it, other than just the photo. That did save me quite the trip down search lane. The RV/Overlanding box build portion while complicated isn't as scary as a jump...

I appreciate the comments and advice, so thank you. Who's rig is this if you know? I'd love to read more about the build should there be more info.

I have a question regarding the exhaust, oil, air filter, hydraulics, spare tire, etc located behind the cab --- for those like me who are interested in making an LMTV an adventure vehicle, how is it possible to relocate the aforementioned items so that the rear cargo area can be moved as close...