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His distributor is local to me. I actually talked with them and was going to strike a deal directly. However, Erik is a good guy and conducts a fair and honest business. So, I ended up a cutting deal with him. I like supporting the small business owner. Must be like butter!

From what I understand, they are designed as an upgrade for the OEM and are not from another application. These torque rods appear very specific and unique to this type of suspension. I have spoken to Erik personally. He has told me his water truck customers use them and are satisfied with...

My 14 year old was helping me and one popped pretty good. He told he was going to change his drawers :shock: :grin: I was a bit leery over the stock Harbor Freight arbor plates. I have heard explosive stories about those. I have replaced them with some nice upgrades. You need 12 total, eight...

There was nothing wrong with the originals. It was my OCD again :-D. And, my push to make my truck safer for the civilian road. I recently replaced all the torque rods ends, again, no my M818. I replaced them with the "high-speed" heavy duty torque rod ends that are available through Erik's...

Installed a coolant filter. Flushed and refilled coolant system with Fleetguard ES Compleat Concentrate Anti-freeze/Coolant and distilled water. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?166921-M809-series-Coolant-Fiter-Install&p=2001779#post2001779

I decided to install a coolant filter on my M818. I had a heater which I never use out here in the South of California. I removed it lending to a vast amount of space on the right hand side of the engine compartment. I bought a Lubefiner LWHB4861 Coolant Filter Mounting Base. The forward...

Some rear brake plumbing shots using the same hose. That's an R-12 relay valve for the service side and an SR-7 spring brake modulating valve all mounted to the cross member centered above the trunnion.

3/8" SAE J1402A Air Brake Hose and its associated fittings. Simple to repair in the field. The fitting just off of the chambers is a swivel to avoid any binding or kinking of the hose during steering.

I put some protective coil around mine for safety's sake.

I've always had good luck with Dave. He answered my calls and was always there when I showed up. I have bought big items from him, dropside bed, fuel tank, M939 front brakes and have always received sweet deals. I believe his son runs the eBay part of the business and I have always received...

AHHHH! Those copper air lines! The horror! :mad:....:wink:

Do you have the treadle valve firewall mounting plate? It makes the install much easier and reinforces the firewall. Mine came in the brake kit and I believe the kit was from SECO. http://www.secoaugusta.com/index.html

Even though Ive done it, I am really interested in your air brake install. OK...What happened to the popcorn smiley??

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The Bendix manual for the QR1 valve indicates the valve should be mounted vertically with exhaust port down. I don't know if that makes a difference in performance or if that is to keep contaminants out. I used a an LQ4 proportioning valve on my front.

S-cam rears/wedge fronts? How much progress so far? Are you doing a write up of it in the forum?

Well, three weeks ago! So, I'm a little late :oops: BUT, 11 new shoes...size 12R22.5 Tubeless Firestone T831's. See it all here...http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?165414-12R22-5-Tubeless-Tires-for-M809-series

Been out for a while, but now I'm back. Let's give it a go! Hamming it up in showbiz and with some new shoes! Whoa, Is that...Marilyn Monroe?!

Not a fan of super singles. I wrestled some off an M931A1 in Hesperia, CA when I cannibalized it's front brakes. That chore reaffirmed my displeasure in them.

Safety was the first reason I changed over, but this was the close runner up for me. I would have to add not messing with tubes and split rings too Exactly! Unless you got your bead-blaster near by.