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  1. rockman

    Pics of crew cab deuce?

    camo quad cab 5 tonner? I think this one is a 5 tonner. Bill in TN :)
  2. rockman

    Bringing my new baby home tomorrow... help!

    Boot zipper in or out On that axle boot shot, I noticed that the zippers are out and not tucked in. Is that ok as I have tucked mine in and it was tough. Bill, now in eastern TN. :?: :idea:
  3. rockman

    What am I am Missing?

    Did you flip the hubs? What air pressure did you use? And lastly, did you take a photo? thanks, Bill :)
  4. rockman

    What am I am Missing?

    what am I missing.. Tom, just curious, what rims and tires are you putting back on? Bill
  5. rockman

    5 ton wrecker doing a little work

    english service?? In looking at your wreckers softer side (robin eggs), it looked like the fairlead roller on the driver side was well worn, I wonder it this was from pulling brits' out of the ditch.... Its friday... Bill
  6. rockman

    ist shots for armyman..

    looks like singles on your trucks with the singles, did you flip your hubs and if not, any bearing wear issues... Let's see the scammel... Thanks, Bill
  7. rockman

    Are these singles without the hub flip?

    unflipped hubs I did change last summer with my XL 12.5 and so far so good. There was some talk about have the center of the hub too far past the midpoint of the bearings but no drawback seen yet. It also saves on investing on 135 rims and flipping the hubs. I also can chnge back to duals...
  8. rockman

    2.5 ton transfer case in a Saturn sedan

    Sounds like a monster truck but in fact it was Westfolk and myself loading a rebuilt transfer case into his car. Yup, Joseph brought a Saturn sedan for the hauling duty. We had lots of help in supervision (three generations from my side and I suspect Joseph get some guidance before he left on...
  9. rockman

    horn stuck in traffic

    horn stuck also Happened to me also and I just pulled the rubber cap or top off the steering wheel and broke the contact. Have to be careful putting it back together as without any air pressure, you can trip the solenoid and drain the battery after a couple of days...did that also...also, you...
  10. rockman

    Michelin 14R 20 Xls for sale in PA

    Guys, there is a lot of 29 XLs for sale in PA on the GSA website. http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucbystate/ ONE LOT CONSISTING OF MICHELIN X REGROVEABLE TIRES, SIZE 14.00 R 20 XL **SOME REPAIRS MAY BE REQUIRED** (APPROX 29); (FWHS LOT 1119) -USED- (473F65-7018,0013) Sounds like...
  11. rockman

    5 ton tractor with a deuce bed? Good idea or not?

    Guys, I am seeing lots of 5 ton tractors like this one in Ohio: 970 M52A2 5 Ton Tractor Approximately 2,300 miles since government re-power, rebuilt 465 LTD 1A multi fuel motor, rebuilt transmission and transfer, new late style power steering system, new wiring harness, new radiator, new fuel...
  12. rockman

    Got Snow?

    SW PA snow and a arctic covers Here is what we got in SW PA. Also, my truck with the arctic cover and singles XLs. Hope the snow stays until the weekend so I can try out these Michelins... Bill MVPA 21439
  13. rockman

    XM977 from WVA

    As I was reading some posts, the random picture changed to the XM977 that someone was trying to ship out of WVA. That truck is huge. Did it ever get shipped to it's new owner? Bill in PA 3 degrees
  14. rockman

    HEMMT for sale

    Check this one out that David has for sale at: http://www.armyjeeps.net/vehicle1.htm I am pretty close so if we want to do a group donation to preserve it, I will gladly drive over with a check. This truck is huge. Bill in PA
  15. rockman

    m35 wiper motor - repari or replace?

    I just replaced my windshield glass and now am installing the gaskets (thanks to saturn). My last item is to get the driver side to work. Air is good, squirted some good air tool oil in and it just goes to the right side and stays. I tried everything and am now wondering if I can rebuild it...
  16. rockman

    5 ton bridge truck axles

    Spacers and bearings Would the spacers affect wear on the bearings? Bill
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