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5 TON today Picked up a marine drop side bed today- don't know what i'm going to do with it but I got one now. Scarab63 i'm at the point where you were yesterday but still waiting on my driveshaft and now its raining so no work done on 5 ton today:sad:

Man that was fast! Did you cross your arms, nod your head, and blink (I dream of Jeannie reference)

Not to get off topic but how well do those annular bits chew threw the frame- they are quite pricey.

Andy you better keep that truck inside-- I'm in need of a bed and you ain't that far from me! Nice, clean work looks factory.

Tribute trucks are cool, sounds like the new owner will take good care of her.

Put well over 2k on it, pulled r/rear to replace abs sensor and didn't see any problem. No leaks or water intrusion. Maybe just lucky?

Cool truck-those old mopars were tuff.

new member Welcome from central Florida, and I too thank you for your service.

Man you better have your ducks in a row traveling out there. WOULD NOT want a breakdown on that stretch, good luck and a safe journey. May the heat be with you!

shelter I purchased a window shaker at wally world for $130 and believe me you can hang meat in that sucker in 20 minutes! I rattle canned the outside and added a wall socket, an overhead lamp, and a porch light.:cookoo:

shelter Here are a few pics of inside- memory foam mattress a/c ,carpet, added a small window where vents were on right side. It will sleep 4, with 1 being on the floor with a sleeping bag.

I used a water proof marine box by pyle. I mounted it high up on the windshield post between the two halves. I made a little plate (shelf)for it to sit on and screwed it to the post. It is well out of the way of vision. I used the water proof box as the trucks do cry a little in the rain. The...

add icon I sold my first 5 ton about 2 months ago and I still have a knot in my gut. I catch myself looking in the driveway where she sat. At least the buyer was from out of state, and I wont run into her with my new girl. Does anyone know if they have counseling for post traumatic selling...

Jeff- as far as I know the ctis axle bearings vs. the a1 bearings are different. I did do a little research on part #s and they did come up different. Physically, I have not tried to compare either- Idk if the ft. axle housing (where the bearing rides) is different or the race itself is...

No I'm donating to Ahab for the start of his 5 ton build!

Well if not a 5 ton, what's ole Ahab goin' to roll in? A prius painted od green or a desert tan Hyundai?

Yeah AHAB, when you getting a 5 ton?

Axle I know the front drums(A1) are held on by the bearings, which makes it a pain in the pants to remove drum. The A2 drums slide off without messing with the bearings. Don't quote me on this, but if memory serves correctly the bearings and seals are different. (ON FRONT) As far as I know the...

Jeff- I removed the ctis off mine. Plugged the ports with fittings, gutted the plastic ctis parts from the hubs and ran old style seals( non ctis seals) never had a problem. You should be able to do the same. It's been a while but on the spindle I seem to remember grinding a small part (think it...

Finished sanding and painting my bed today. Installed my rear springs yesterday and mocked up axle placement. Dropping off driveshaft tomorrow to get lengthened. Stopping by metal shop to get plates for bottom of spring perches, and then to put it all back together! I still have three weeks...