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I finally got the new wheels and tires on my duce. I like them alot and am very impressed with the quailty of the wheels and the quality of the tires I got from Berg. Next project is paint, I think I a going to go with desert sand. Chris

This is my third round of purchases from GL. The first two purchases took months for the EUC to be approved. This round took a total of 8 days, start to finish for approval. I am shocked and amazed. They really are "from the government and here to help". Chris

I saw this product in one of the farm publications I get and thought I would post the site. I wondered if anyone here and used this product on a MV or otherwise, and if so how it worked. Thanks. http://www.dakotashine.com/home.htm l

Is there a source to purchase the cargo/troop/safety straps for the rear of the bed of the M35. I see them occassionally for sale on e-bay, but wondered if they are obtainable from the manufacturer, distributor or dealer. Thanks for any info.

I am having problems with my alternator on my M813A1. It was producing voltage off the charts. I pulled it and took it to the local shop to get it rebuilt. They have rebuilt it but still can't get the voltaqe problem solved. Is their a source that someone would recommend to purchase a new or...

It is really hard for anyone to miss a 5 ton parked at the side of the road.

The left hand door lock on my truck has stopped working correctly. I purchased the necessary replacement parts and want to get the same swapped out. It looks pretty straight forward, but it appears that the window hardware and glass has to come out before you can get to it to replace. Is that...

I received my M813A1 from GL the other day and need help with determining the year of manufacture of the truck for title purposes. It is an American General and the ID# is as follows: NL08C2 C329-10216 Seems to be a great truck. My eleven year old son was driving it (with a little...

I received my M813a1 the other day and it appears to be a great truck. The only issue I had was batteries (dead) which I am solving with new batteries. I have been going through the truck while it is running checking switches, etc, and have cleaned up the starter, etc. Now to my questions...

I saw what was described as a M796 Bolster Trailer for sale. It was tandem axle, with pintle and was kind of odd looking. I was wondering what the Army used or uses this trailer for? Thank you.

This is a link, (I hope), to an adapter that lets you use optima batteries in place of military batteries in MV. I contacted the company on these, but they didn't seem interested in civilian sales. Here is the link: http://www.milbatteries.com/accessories/index.html

I took the plunge on GL and bought my first 5 ton. Looks like a nice truck and hoping for the best, listed as "running condition".

I recently purchased a nice M105A2 on GL. I was considering changing out the military tires. and was wondering what Michelin XL tire (biggest) will work on the stock wheel and still clear the wheel well. I was not sure if the 11. 20R 20XL TIRES or some other size would fit. Thanks.

There is a large military salvage yard in Rolla, Missouri on Highway 63. Does anyone on the forum know the owners name and how to contact him by phone, etc.. The phone number I found for the place in the phone book has bee disconnected. The house on the property appears empty, with no one...

I would like to put an Engine Block Heater in a M813A1 with the Cummins. If anyone has done this install I would like their general comments, how it works and photos on the install. Thank you.

I have a couple of question on M66 ring mounts as follows: (1) Does the M66 ring with the three legs fit the M813 5 ton as it does on the M35?, and if so (2) What is the best or perferable way to mount the three legs to the cab on the M813? (Do you need the same brackets and reinforcement as on...