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Hi All, Looking for help or some technical know how: My truck is broken down in Mojave, CA and looking for some expertise: Background and chain of events to the final failure: Continuous “No Charge” Idiot light indication since ownership began well over 2 years ago But batteries always...

I recently wen through an changed the tires on my 1083. I also replaced all of the O-Rings for the CTIS system on each wheel. Below are the specs for the O-Rings: CTIS O Rings Part# Distributor Qty per CTIS Website N0552 / 2-111 Controlldr Motion Solutions 2 http://www.comoso.com...

Hi All, I just finished installing the 5-ton winch on my 1083. All went fine and the winch is working beautifully. I am planning to install 3/4" Synthetic lines instead of the original steel lines. I am able to winch from the rear no problem through the installed pulley and bracket systems...

Does anybody have any pics of the complete winch set up for the 5-ton truck? I am installing mine as we speak and some pictures would be most helpful. Would really appreciate it if anyone out there has some pics that can share with me. Tony

Just finished a 3000 mile trip along the continental divide with 7 other trucks (Unimogs, 1079, and X-Camper). The truck performed flawlessly. I was on the last leg of my trip on my way back home. Had decided to stop in St. George Utah for the night. I was at the gas station for refueling...

Had the Check Engine light and inlet heater light come on during the last couple of times i drove the truck. Decided to take it in to the local Cat Dealer. The sensor was bad and the relay was fried. 24V relay on 2 AWG wire. The wire was brittle. The parts totaled about $50 and about $500...

Hi All, I have been working on my truck for about 9 months at an aggressive pace trying to turn it into an overland Expedition Truck. I'll try to post a little bit each day till it is caught up to where I am currently with the build: This is as i got the truck late last year: (2005 with C7...

Hi All, I was driving my 1083 today. The engine won't turn off when i turn off the master switch and the toggle switch. I had to turn off by turning off the master Disconnect switch by the batteries. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Best, Tony

Hi All, I am a newbie and getting my feet wet around the FMTV world. I changed the desiccant cartridge in the Haldex Air dryer and the purge valve, since it was blowing by and wouldn't reset. Followed the directions carefully and installed new O-ring for the cartridge. Since this repair was...

New member and a new owner of 2005 M1083A1. Awesome truck :) In the process of getting my CDL since i live in CA. So, I don't have a driving report yet. Unfortunately i have to wait till 1/8/16 to do my driving test. I already took the written and good to go. I have been going through the...