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Welcome to Steel Soldiers Remember, the tires are only rated to 55. Yes, the insurance companies know this also.

Your asking the million dollar question. Anyone who owns a MV has asked that very same question. The answer is no (with VERY few exceptions). [exception example----A cucv spending its entire life in a cave in Norway]. Once the military is done with these, they purge all documentation from...

A German Spruce Goose. Wunderbar!!

That is a good friend

I didn't mean that everyone's input is worthless. Quite the opposite. As always, great suggestions. I meant that you want a M934 series truck. And your sticking to your guns on it.

They make forged ones that are very strong. No open end. I have found that those your using tend to bend rather easily. Used them on the ranch for different projects. Good idea on placement. I would suggest using a lock nut or washer on yours. Doesn't look like either one is used. That...

Your heart wants what it wants. A lot of opinions and suggestions will not change that. Someday you will own one. Hopefully sooner than later.

If you really want to go that route, then go have Line-X sprayed where you want it.

I'm talking surplus auction only. Craigslist and others are always higher because guys want to make money flipping trailers and some folks do not want the auction and recovery hassle so they will pay a higher price. I just sold last week my M989A1. Made great money on it because guy didn't...

Check with your states DOT officers. No matter what you come up with, they are the authority. You will need something showing their approval. They will explain what you need to do. Without it, no matter how good the design, you will be fair game if anything ever happens. Your tow all...

Supply, demand and location, location, location. Trailers are few and far between around here. You guys in CA, GA, PA have it made. Plenty of stuff to bid on keeps prices low with good selection choices. Throw a trailer in an area that is starving for them and the prices skyrocket. I...

The drain holes are perfect for rain only. Add leaves, twigs, dirt, etc and they quickly become a PITA. My M989A1 anchor points had drains and they were always full of something. I'll stick to the bolt in d-rings rated at 11k each. Zink plated so no rust. Plenty strong and nothing to retain...

You will attract DOT cops like flies on doughnuts if you seriously take it on a public road without permits. The cost of the tickets, plus having to hire someone to haul it back home will set you back way more than 3-4K. I would like to see what it looks like. Cool yes. Practical....no.

It takes what it takes to turn these. Having a number attached to it is worthless 95% of the time for 95% of the owners. Most of us know these won't fit in a tight Taco Bell (or whatever) parking lot and to stay out.

Very good idea. Do you ever have the pin slip out a bit? Looks like its barely through the other side.

Too big a hole is required for those. They also just beg to be filled with dirt, etc. The ones I'm using are flat enough not to cause problems and will not collect dirt.

Northern Tool carries that style. I was referring to the ones with a NSN.

I haven't seen any of those tie downs by themselves. Always attached to a M1101/2

Thought about it, but requires too big a hole to cut. The ones I'm using are rated to 11k. More than strong enough for what I need.

Both. The floor ones (4) will go in the corners. The sides will get 4 each and two on the front. Nothing on tailgate since I use that as a portable workbench a lot.