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    CTIS 5 flashing lights

    Yes, and after I idle for a few I can kill the power and restart and its good. Sometimes take 2 or 3 tries but I will drive with a HWY light.
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    CTIS 5 flashing lights

    I am also curious. Sometimes I get the 5 lights, I shut the truck off and start it back up and it usually goes away for that trip. Id like to have the diagnostic tools.
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    Replacing the tires

    What O rings? Is there any CTIS maintenance I should do while they are apart?
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    Who's running dynamic tire balancing beads?

    I used these on the front wheels of my old mud truck and they worked. I was thinking about calling them to see what size would work on the LMTV https://www.centramatic.com/wheel-balance.rhtml?type=Heavy-Duty
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    Replacing the tires

    I have 4 new good year tires for the LMTV, I called around and cant seem to find a shop to swap them. Has anyone had any luck getting a shop to do the tires on these? What kind of shop should I be calling? How hard is it? I have air tools, a tractor with forks and pavement. Planning on buying a...
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    Seems like transmission is slipping when cold

    Im not sure if this is a temp issue but recently since it's gotten into the 40's here when I first start the truck after a 5 min warmup the transmission is slipping and barely moves the truck, going from N to 7 or R there is very weak engagement, engine tone doesnt change much. Putting it mode...
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    LMTV rear ladder

    Wanted to share this rear ladder I found and installed. Makes getting in the back so easy and locks in when not in use. Mytee Products 3 Rung Pull-Out Trailer Step Ladder with Standing Platform Folding Truck Step Galvanized Steel for Use with Trucks, Trailers and RV's https://a.co/d/bjGPha4
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    1079 Getting in the back + liftgate?

    My use case is kind of unique- I am going to have a camper element but I will also be using this for making the occasional delivery for my IT disaster recovery business so the front half will have a convertible table bed / mobile command center and the back will be open so I can stack boxes and...
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    1079 Getting in the back + liftgate?

    Looking for ideas to make the back more accessible. I was thinking of adding a folding boat ladder under the box, anyone done that? Something like Also, has anyone put a liftgate on one of these? something like
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    New MV Owner 1989 LMTV m1079

    This LOL Still working on the graceful entry / exit. FYI mine is under the steering wheel on the right side in-between the column and heater so it is out of view. In that pic it looks like its on the outside of column.
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    New MV Owner 1989 LMTV m1079

    My bad guys, I found a tag under the steering wheel that says warranty start date 1999 so the chassis is either a 98 or 99. The only other tags I saw were on the side of the box and on the passenger door and they both say 1079 but the chassis is a 1078 with a winch. Other than the BOX is there...
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    New MV Owner 1989 LMTV m1079

    Man you guys know your stuff! So the chassis from what I was told is a 89 1078 and the PO converted it to a 1079, so it has the 1079 box and tags on the inside. Whats the best way to confirm what it is? Do these have VINS or anything similar? I will look into the air leak, its not bad, maybe 2...
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    New MV Owner 1989 LMTV m1079

    What's up yall! Just got my truck last week, first impressions... 1- I can't believe how easy it is to drive! 2- it's sooooo slow for first 2 gears and 3rd(4th?) feels like I hit the nitro, is that normal? 3- there is air leaking from what I think is the cab mount under the driver's pos above...
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    ECO DIRECT DRIVE HUBS

    Apparently my post count doesn't allow PM yet. Maybe you can PM me the details? Post #2!
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    ECO DIRECT DRIVE HUBS

    @Xengineguy I am interested, just bought a M1079 and this is my first post! Sending you a PM.
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