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    M101a2... brake...slam...skid...slam...skid

    Croft trailer has the least expensive shock. Its an OEM one from Hydro-Act. https://www.crofttrailer.com/1844-2-hydro-act-actuator-damper-shock/ Agree on what others are saying. Your shock has failed. You can insert a 3/8”x4” grade 8 bolt in the brake lockout hole so you can still use the...
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Nice pic. Beautiful country down there for sure.
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    m1008a1 communications kit

    There is a cargo cover kit. It’s collapsible when needed. You would need The radios to really complete it. Not sure what was in the cab as all the radio base units were in the rack. All the racks and mounts were already removed when I picked up mine at Ft. Hood. Not my truck...
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    Heat works, but gets only slightly warm

    Perform the above mentioned recommendations as needed. But also make sure your heater blend door is closing all the way. It’s behind the glovebox. If it’s not closing properly, it’s also letting cold air in and that’s why it’s not as hot as it could be. I had the same issue after getting...
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    Ignition Lock Cylinder/Hot wire/Push-button start?

    Good luck
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    Voltmeter - mapping voltages to markings

    That will work
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Looks good. Exhaust stack kinda stands out now. BBQ grill paint works great for that.
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    Ignition Lock Cylinder/Hot wire/Push-button start?

    Oh forgot. The push button light switch is known for catching on fire. Search threads about it. A Known issue
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    Ignition Lock Cylinder/Hot wire/Push-button start?

    Wouldn’t it be so much easier to just put it back like it left the factory? There’s your military theme. Like it was. Your truck of course, but the more you hack into wiring, the more problems you will have later. Plus no one will be able to help since it’s a Frankenstein of sorts.
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    Voltmeter - mapping voltages to markings

    One of the first things I did when first getting truck is install gauges. Oil pressure , Water temp, Trans temp. The VM was missing so installed a 24v one. Last and best one was RPM. Took some time as I researched it quite a bit. Bought the VDO model and it reads the signal from GEN1 and...
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    Voltmeter - mapping voltages to markings

    I have an ISSPRO 24v voltmeter and my Fluke DMM says it’s spot on. Don't skimp on gauges. The VMs aren’t that expensive anyway. They are the eyes on the health of the truck.
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    Voltmeter - mapping voltages to markings

    You can use a standard military one or VDO and ISSPRO make excellent 24v voltmeters.
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    Voltmeter - mapping voltages to markings

    Install a 24v VM and never look back. No resistors, no soldering, no mapping voltages. Why GM did it that way is beyond me.
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    Ignition Lock Cylinder/Hot wire/Push-button start?

    That was fun huh?! It’s easy but a total PITA!! So much for my Ignition switch theory
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    Ignition Lock Cylinder/Hot wire/Push-button start?

    After that info I bet Ignition switch. I just replaced one on Tuesday and it was getting rough turning the key. Didn’t realize it until new one installed. Butter smooth now.
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    Truck-Lite LED Headlights----Finally Ordered a set.

    If you have 15 minutes and a Phillips screwdriver, your set. Extremely easy. Don’t forget to put electric grease on the connectors and lube your buckets.
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    Truck-Lite LED Headlights----Finally Ordered a set.

    You don’t. What they said is true and make ZERO exceptions.
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    Ignition Lock Cylinder/Hot wire/Push-button start?

    This sounds like an issue that’s been building for a while. Like CUCVRUS said, it’s a very easy and inexpensive fix. You can do it in the parking lot. Borrow a steering wheel puller. That’s a whole lot easier than hacking into wiring.
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    What did you do to your trailer today.

    Used both in the building of a new well house this past weekend. Did the tailgate modification on the tan trailer so it sits level and stronger. Worked great. Front gate modification has been done to both trailers and really comes in handy. These really handle weight nicely. Two tons of...
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