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I'm adding a winch to my M813. I have everything but the PTO shift lever and linkage. Just mounted the PTO and l don't see where a commercial PTO cable assembly is going to work very well. Are the 5 ton and 2-1/2 ton PTO shift levers and linkages the same? I assume deuce parts will be much...

I'm running 14x20's on my M813 and have already used my spare. If I were to blow a tire could I run a 9x20 on one of the rear axles to limp home, or am I going to have a problem? An odd tire on one single driven axle will be compensated by the diff, but I'm not sure how tandems plus a driven...

I have a job to do with my truck tomorrow. Brakes have been kind of spongy lately so I pulled the cap on the MC - empty. Tried to suction bleed the brakes with strange results. Built a pressure bleeder from a weed sprayer and was able to bleed at wheel cylinders, but have fluid...

I finally got around to bolting the winch to the front of my M813. The winch was bolted to four pieces of angle which were carriage-bolted to some 2x6's for shipping. What grade of hardware should I be using for the four (4) bolts on each side that attach the winch to the side-plates? I seem...

So a craigslist ad showed up the other day - 1,900 LF of telephone poles, FREE. Deal was they wanted one person to take all of them - good and bad. Two days later on craigslist - log bunks - set of 4 for a whopping $275. Bolted the bunks to some 4x6's and I was on my way. Some of those poles...

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My M813 has a problem with the left turn signal working intermittently. The right signal and the 4-way flashers work, but the left is hit or miss. I went through all 4 corners and disconnected the harnesses and greased all the connections. Under the dash, there is what looks like a much larger...

We have an Eager Beaver 50T lowboy trailer at work that we don't know much about. It's an odd width (I think 8'-6" or 9') and the previous owner thought it was originally a military trailer. It's been re-painted and all data plates were scraped off. It sits low in front on our tractor - maybe it...

I have a pair of M103 trailers I use for firewood. I want to put duals on them to keep from sinking when loaded. I just picked up some old Deuce tires and rims. 1) Are the studs on the M103 the same as a Deuce? Is the Deuce the same as a 5-ton? I'm planning to use Budd caps for the duals. 2)...

My preheater plug is shot. The coil spring is broken and shriveled up. Where can I get a new one? I've tried my local diesel supply houses and no luck.

Getting ready to flip the rear hubs on the M813. Can anyone give me the preload and lock-nut torque specs for the wheel bearings? Is there a 5-ton specific procedure written up anywhere? All I can find is deuce write-ups on it. Oh yeah - torque values for the axle flange and brake drum bolts too.

I'm installing Michelin XL's 14 x 20 on two-piece HEMTT rims with beadlocks. I have the beadlocks in the tire - what is the correct lubricant to use between the beadlock and rim? I'm concerned that if I use regular dish soap I may never get them apart again.

Where do I find them? I have six (6) brand new HEMTT rims less valve stems and beadlock rings. They are 20x10 rims and I am mounting 14x20 Michelin 14x20 XL's. I am looking for beadlock rings - not runflats. Thanks

I'm looking to single my 5-ton, and HEMTT rims seem awfully affordable. What are the negatives of these rims? Looks like I can pick them up for $50/ea less seals/stems/hardware. What are seals/stems/hardware worth? Are the strength issues with the 2-pc design? I am prepared to flip my...

Why can't I find any information on one of these? Is it similar to an M813?

Anyone near here that can check a truck out - May 27 Preview - lousy photos on GL site. Please PM me if available. I posted this originally in another forum - there is another guy who wants a trailer looked at in the same place. Thanks

Anyone near here? Looking at truck - May 27 Preview - lousy photos on GL site. Please PM me.

It seems like in 5 ton trucks, tractors are much easier to come by than cargos. What I am trying to constuct is a 5 ton with a cargo body and put a hoist under it. I'm not starting with a dump in the first place because the M817 dump body is too short, and I would like drop sides (I want to be...

What is the length of the dump body on an M817? Can't decide if i should add a hoist to a cargo bed or buy a dumper to begin with. What is the length of a cargo body? I'm looking for the additional length of the cargo body, but am not sure how much longer it really is, and if it's worth the...

What's a fair price for an M813 with drop sides? I've looked at dealers in the Northeast, and they are well North of $8k. This is assuming a mechanically sound machine with some minor issues. This machine fits my needs well, but I can't justify $10k for it. Am I dreaming or should I plan to...