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On June 18th, 2017, I wired up marker lights on the front. The mounts I purchased over a year ago, used, from Mr. Castle Bravo here on SteelSoldiers. They were from an M939 series truck that he parted out. Many trucks used these mounts and had marker lights in this very location on the front...

It looks pretty good for sure! However, it appears to be on inside out and possibly backwards (I can't tell from the pictures). The vents at the top of the end curtains should have the protrusion outside of the cargo cover. Picture a hard rain running down the cargo cover, the proper way will...

Of course you're right, and that's exactly what I discovered! I didn't realize that the gears could move so easily so I didn't watch as closely. I'm happy to report I was able to resolve it, and learned something in the process. I'm still not a fan of taking off the transmission tunnel. :lol...

Word of warning to anyone doing the transmission mounted, automatic reverse light switch: Make sure you are very careful when putting on the top plate of the transmission and test the movement of the truck before reinstalling the tunnel cover. I pulled off the top plate while it was in neutral...

I don't have a wiring diagram, and no relay was used, all the power to the lights flows directly through the switch (my reverse lights are just M35A3 reverse lights, so no more than 1 amp each, 2 amps total). Let me describe my wiring for the manual switch: I have a constant power line from my...

On June 10th, 2017, with much help from one of my brothers, I replaced my Dynomax muffler with an Aero Turbine 3535XL muffler. Stainless steel 3.5" ID Inlet 3.5" ID Outlet 6" Body Diameter 26" Overall Length In 2012 I paid a place to install the Dynomax muffler for me, unfortunately since...

In February 2017 I started what turned out to be a rather unpopular mod, adding a pair of Extreme Outback 24 V supplemental electrical air compressors to my truck: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?164188-Supplemental-Electric-Air-Compressor It wasn't all that complicated or...

Only slightly out of order, as of June 17th, 2017, I finished installing Peashooter's transmission mounted Reverse Light Switch, and I copied Clinto's wiring: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?35603-Was-told-to-get-quot-back-up-quot-lights-so&p=2025995&viewfull=1#post2025995 I took...

June 10th, 2017, Oil change @2760.0 miles, 338.5 hours, Mobil Delvac 15W40 conventional oil I also installed Fumoto T-208 (7/8"-18 UNF) oil pan drain valves (quantity 2): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VKXLHA/ A well placed zip-tie in the lever slot will prevent the valve from...

I just finished my reverse light switch too. I also copied clinto's wiring to the positive side of the air brake light switch, with an in-line fuse. The biggest pain was feeding the wires out that frame crossmember followed closely by removing/installing the transmission tunnel cover with all my...

In 2015 I started considering tinting my side (door) windows: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?139504-Tinting-side-windows-did-you-fully-remove-the-window Removing the windows was much easier than I expected, and I replaced the window channels and door weather seals while in there...

After two years of deliberating and mostly not-doing, I finally pulled the side windows out for tint. It was incredibly easy. I mean, no question pull the windows out to tint them. I was mostly trying to decide if I was going to replace the windows, since when the military prepared my truck for...

I finished my DC sub-panel that was spawned by the addition of supplemental electrical air compressors, so I could finally put the batteries back in. A 3/8" piece of rubber filled the gap very nicely on the shorter battery. I added some fender washers to the outside of the battery box and four...

I have test run the air compressors and relay power and they seem to work beautifully! https://youtu.be/WemTCVYnsuM However, as seen in the video, I've had some trouble with the little Pololu board listed earlier performing as I had hoped. On the product website there was a note about product...

A couple weeks ago when I was installing the filter on the second air compressor, I noticed what looked much like numerous internal cracks: So I sent an email to Extreme Outback Products with the above pictures, expressing my concerns:"...inside the air compressors it appears that the...

eBay or you'll have to make your own. I purchased an NOS front leg jack for an A2 model from a member here (CUCVFAN), and he had paid someone to make a crank handle for it (that was like the original) Please post this in the Classifieds.

I ran the truck with the 1/4" nylon control line from the governor disconnected at the air dryer as pictured above. When the shut-off pressure was reached, a strong blast of air came from the governor not the AD-9. Nothing came from the AD-9 control port. When the nylon line started to vent, I...

The #3 connection (1/4" black poly line), I have added, and it only goes directly to the Control port on the AD9. Yes, the AD9 could have a problem - always a possibility, but it was brand new when I bought it last year. I shall try this. Thank you.

I know exactly where 3 and 4 go. But I'll go look for #1 & 2 - but one can realize that it won't affect #1 and 2 if you bypass the governor. They'd still be connected to each other, which wouldn't affect wherever the lines come from and wherever they go. Also, I still don't understand why the...

Thank you guys for your help and input here. So Mr. Rusty, here's a picture of my governor again, where I've labeled the connections connections 1-4: #1 & 2 are Tee'd together, I haven't followed where this line goes, but I'm pretty sure it comes directly from the second air tank. #3 Goes to...