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  1. dma251

    Pics of my singled 5-ton with 16-20's - just finished!

    Well, this project has been a royal pain, but it is done - 3 trips to Montana, close to $3000 and a totalled pickup truck later.... I am trading my old wheels and tires for a bed mounted crane that I'll mount in the right front corner of the cargo bed. It should be really handy for...
  2. dma251

    Anyone know a cheaper place to buy lugnuts?

    I sure would like to pay something less then the $2.30 each my local Napa wants for 20 right and 20 left lugnuts. Anyone know any place cheaper?
  3. dma251

    Flipping hubs on M813 - are in/out wheel bearings the same?

    I've got the drum/hub off, and flipped around and bolted back together. My question is do I just replace the seal on the opposite side of the hub? What about the wheel bearings? They look the same. Do I just keep the bearings in the same positions as before with the same races, or do I try...
  4. dma251

    I need a part number for combat wheel o-rings (thick)

    Does anyone know the part number or a source for the thick round o-ring for the two piece combat wheels? I understand there are three different styles - thin round, thick round, and triangular shaped. My local Les Schwab Tire store can get the two round styles, but can't seem to find the p/n...
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    Anyone ever modify their spring seat bases to use airbags?

    I just bought a set of Recaro orthopedic seats for my XM813 truck, and I am thinking of buying a Bostrom style airseat base for the driver's side and move my spring seat base to the passenger side. The other thought I had was in looking at the stock spring base, it seems like it would be...
  6. dma251

    Can I run Michelin XL's tubeless?

    I think someone told me that the XL's were a tube-type tire. Does this mean that I HAVE to run them with tubes when used on a tubeless type wheel? I see that the military is using them on beadlock style combat wheels, yet the wheels are stamped with a warning not to run tubes in them...
  7. dma251

    What is the width gained from fliping hubs on a M813?

    I realize that it would be real easy to just bolt up my new combat wheels backwards to get the singles on, but these rims look so good sandblasted and powdercoated I can't help but wonder if flipping the hubs would allow me to run the wheels beadlock bolts out like the front. Can anyone tell...
  8. dma251

    What's the best way to mount tubeless 2-piece Combat wheels?

    I wanted to post this in the Deuce section because I figured that is where the most folks would see it, and I think a lot of people want to use these wheels recentered on the M35. I am planning on putting them on my 5 ton, however. I just got 4 of my 10"x20" combat wheels back from...
  9. dma251

    Not sure which tire to run on a 5-ton - 14-20 or 16-20?

    Does anyone have any opinions or pictures of m813's on super singles with 14-20 and 16-20? I can't really decide which way I want to go. I am gonna be putting them on the 10x20 combat wheels. Are there any other mods needed besides just flipping the rear hubs? Any negatives to running the...
  10. dma251

    Are these wheels/tires worth anything?

    I just bought a 70 xm813 and I am already getting geared up to do what I should have done on my last m35a2... SUPER SINGLES! Are the stock NDT wheels and tires of much value? I am not certain if they are really worth trying to sell or not.
  11. dma251

    Is this price about right?

    I'm shopping for a 5 ton now, and I want an M809 series or newer. I spotted this the other day and am planning to look at it tomorrow. The winch is gone, which is a real bummer, because that is one of the things that I am specifically looking for, but I guess I can locate one seperately. What...
  12. dma251

    Help locating a HEMTT - are they out there yet?

    I sold my Deuce and now I'm sure missing it. I am getting ready to start my search for my next big toy and I want to go REAL big this time. Are there any HEMTT's out there yet? I know the price is gonna be up there, but are these even available to the public yet? What is the best route for...
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    Anyone know if I can legally sell a Deuce to a canadian?

    I had an inquiry recently from a guy in BC about possibly buying my Deuce. I have a clear Washington State title, but I recall the previous owner talking about end-use documents, etc. It wasn't really any concern to me, as a US citizen. I doubt I am going to sell it to the canadian, but it...
  14. dma251

    turn signals stopped working when the headlights are off

    I took the Deuce down to the carwash today, and I noticed when I left that the trunsignals and brakelights are not functioning without the headlights being turned on. This is new. Any ideas? Where do I start checking?
  15. dma251

    Help me identify this lever?

    I have a lver of some sort down next to my parking brake handle. I just noticed it today and didn't have much time to investigate it as the weather is turning pretty ugly in the NW. Can someone clue me in on just what that lever is for? It looks like it connect to a rotating rod that goes...
  16. dma251

    850 mile Deuce trip - here's some pics of my new Deuce

    I wanted to post a couple of pics from my trip Sunday to go get my new Deuce. It was the one I got on Ebay on Christmas for $3250 near San Fransisco, CA. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4599331504&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AEOIBSAA%3AUS%3A11 The guy I got it from...
  17. dma251

    New Deuce owner here! Did I pick a good one?

    Hello, I have been reading the threads on here for a little while, and have been planning on purchasing an M35 soon. I saw this on Ebay and figured now is as good a time as any... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4599331504&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AEOIBSAA%3AUS%3A31...
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