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I had super singles on my M813A1 and they were a set of 1400 on HEMTT rims and had no problems with spacing just flip the front 2 rims and they will offset the the outside and should be fine, and put the back on normally as usual ..

Also the FMTV breaksdown far more then the older equipment I have talked with some actice duty AirForce commanders at parades and they all say that they would like to have the older equipment instead of the newer junk because the new stuf breaksdown to much !! What does the DOD expect with...

It looks easy enough !! You could even add the M939 Battery box mod to your M818 battery box and it would fit the exhaust just fine ??

The 12v wire is for the glow plug make sure you hook it up in 12v or you will burn it out with 24v. Also it will make starting in cold weather a little easier with the glow plug working

HI Duecewild11. That mysterious line is the vent extension line hooks up to the top cap of the MC and that goes up to the top of the firewall into the air breather when it is hooked up to the MC when fording a Duece. It allows the MC to breath when it is underwater , along with the plug at...

Have you check the spring shackles the bushing may be worn and need to be replaced or grease in some way !!

Have you checked the frame near the steering gearbox for the VIN # 's Should be stamped into the frame it might be included there

Also consider servicing the truck before making a long trip like yours.. You can air up the tire to the highway pressure on the data plate and it might help a little bit in the mileage and speed departments as well.

Also check the tire pressure if you air them up to the Highway pressure it will give you a bit more spped then if they are set atthe cross country pressure !!

The thing about the 1600 on a 5 ton is that you would get the extra mph but you will loose the pulling power of the engine because the tires are to tall. I had 1400 on my M813 and I liked the look and the extra speed but I lost the pulling power going up hills that sucked !!\

The Rockwell axles on the M809 Series trucks are # 44,000 lbs. rear ends

He might check the Fuel filters sometime if they get clogged up it will slow the truck down . Also the turbo may be going out and it is not delivering the correct pressure into the engine so check the air filter too it may be clogging up !!

Can you set up the we site map to automatically give a location when each person logs on to the SS site ?

Katahdin I Hope you and your Brother enjoyied the Convoy with the Oklahoma Convoy of the STeel Soldiers ?? Thanks for your photos and video Great Job !! And Randy looks like you did a Great Job leading things !! Thanks to Everyone in the Steelsoldier for all the Fun !!

Man I am so Bummed that I had to work and miss the Convoy !! I know that you guys had a BLAST and I missed it !! I do Hope Everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!! Till next year Enjoy !! :beer:

Yes that lookscool !!!! Maybe go with a Holmes 440 or Holmes 600 Wrecker unit that has the outriggers attached to the forward roll over rack. as for the short wheel base you could add weights to the front extended bumper to give move puylling power and use ta/ stiffer springs in the rear to...

Yes like Jimmcld said there is an adjusting nut on the shaft that you can tighten it up and that will help take the play out of your gear box.

Worst case your 3 lever switch may be shorted internally you might want to try another 3 lever switch before you tear into your wiring. 2cents

Well it looks like you guys had Good turn out ?? I really miss going but work called bummer . I hope Everyone has a Good Holiday Season !!

James I would just for the sake of safety to your truck take the flange apart at the front rear axle that way the transfer and trans will not spin . Good Luck