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I have thought an rv cover would be a good idea too.
If nothing ealse it would help protect the paint job from from fading out after a couple years in the sun.
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When planning my conversation I conntiplated using the original 5th wheel plate side angles to simplify the install.
However, (on the deuce)the bogey suspension side plates that are riveted to the truck frame sides are in the way.
Both the M48 and M275 (2.5 ton) tractors have...
Took a few pics today along with a couple of measurements to answer your questions.
The frame was cut off 13.25" from back end, the 2nd cross member was completely removed and pintel cross member added back in (approximate 24" from pintel cross member face to center of rear axel, finished).
The...
Wow, those are good prices, about 30% of what I was quoted today but if the quality is inferior then I don't know. Going to shop a couple other places tomorrow.
With hoses that are exposed to direct uv, painting them might increase longevity.
I need: 2 ea. 1" X 60", 2 ea. 1" X 72", 2 ea. 1/2"...
Took the hoses to a local hydraulic house and the guy is telling me that these hose fittings are standard, do these look different than the obsolete ermeto fittings? What is the difference?
Pulled the guts out.
Notice the keyway slot on the inner hole of the bearing cap, this could be used to keep oil down in the corrosion prone area.
A few more pics of the process.
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