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You're gonna need a wider gate! & Air Assist Steering is not standard. Typically steering is very hard in tight manuvering situations. Air Assist is an available option/add-on, but it can be pricey! Be sure you get one with an in cab heater if you are planning on doing winter driving...

HEY, my XM211 didn't come with THAT hood ornament! Was that standard Army issue?!? :-P -Bear- PS: Maintenance and Common Sense are key in keeping these trannys (& the old Dueces they are installed in) alive. Thanks guys for all of the GREAT TIPS!!

How easy is the swap? Any clearance issues? Custom motor mounts? Overall length of engine & trans vs the stock units? PICTURES??? "Cheers!" -Bear-

GOOD LUCK & take pictures!! If you run into any problems post them here & over at M715ZONE.com and you are sure to get lots of suggestions & "expert" advise. You can then pick & choose which advise you want to follow... "Cheers!" -Bear-

Remember, a new woman is just like a new car... Pretty, Fast, and without any problems at first. All of your friends are jealous, and wish they had one. But before long they start to show signs of age, wear, make more annoying noises, and just don't have the same appeal as they once did. All...

Thanks DrGreg!!

So Major Tom (& anyone who participated), HOW WAS IT???? I'm Dying to Hear!! Pictures?? Video?? -Bear-

No Offense but... I'd be worried that I'd do this and the "Huge Kabam" would occur then NOTHING would work again! Sounds like a risky solution to me... But that's just my humble opinion. I would call the guys at Alfa Heaven and/or the guys at Memphis Equipment and ask for advise before...

Been There... Done That... Got the shirt... Wore it out....

nopics I'm gonna need to do an airpack rebuild down the road on my M211... So PICTURES and descriptions of your disassembly/assembly would be MUCH APPRECIATED!! [thumbzup] Keep us updated on your progress!! Thanks In Advance!! -Bear-

Veerrrwry nice!

DAMN! I didn't realize that the HUMIDITY was THAT BAD in Arkansas!!! LOL....:grin: Looks like that one was shipped strapped to the deck of a submarine! What's the story? -Bear-

WOW!! I'm gonna look at my M715 bed & tailgate with new appreciation after seeing this! eBay Item #140331867541 M 715 TRUCK BED Military original OD with TAILGATE NEW:eBay Motors (item 140331867541 end time Aug-06-09 13:49:44 PDT) Nice Looking Bed & Tailgate, but WOW! -Bear-

ALWAYS a good idea to check tire pressures, AND tire condition! IF YOU TEND TO MAINTAIN NOTHING ELSE ON YOUR VEHICLE always make sure you have good tires AND good brakes! It is a bad day when your truck won't run, or if it breaks down mid-trip. It is a VERY BAD DAY when you can't stop or you...

Ask over at M715Zone.com & you'll get an answer. (Nothing against the M715 guys here on SS. But the M715Zone website simply has a single focus) While you are there... At the top of the M715Zone webpage is a link to "Online Maintenance Manuals" M715 Zone Look in here for the Organizational...

Be sure to check your options for using antique vehicle plates in Michigan. I think it needs to be at least 25 years old to qualify. The plates (& fees) are paid just once for something like 10 YEARS! (MI is a VERY friendly state for antique vehicles!!) SOS - Historical Plates SOS -...

Place a posting on Uship and you should get PLENTY of lower quotes. Be flexible on your shipping dates, and respond quickly to any questions. You should be able to get a rate of approx $1.50/mile. You might get a rate as low as $1.00/mile IF the trucker REALLY needs to fill a return trip...

Ask Alpha Heaven GMC 6X6 MECHANICALS Or Military Logistics Military Logistics Mfg TRUCK PARTS,M-211,ENGINE <BR> REGULAR SIZE<BR> -Bear-

Talk to the guys at Alfa Heaven, they'll tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about these axles. Alfa Heaven Inc. cosmo@alfaheaven.com -Bear-

Thanks Dan! That's pretty much what I'd guessed the differences would be. I'd have to imagine that once you figured out an appropriate dual master cylinder, and a suitable proportioning valve, the rest should be pretty easy! HARD TO BELIEVE that someone hasn't put a kit together for MV...