• Steel Soldiers now has a few new forums, read more about it at: New Munitions Forums!

  • Microsoft MSN, Live, Hotmail, Outlook email users may not be receiving emails. We are working to resolve this issue. Please add support@steelsoldiers.com to your trusted contacts.

 

Search results

  1. tucker79

    Air Ride Cab M818

    Im thinking of trying to replace the spring in the rear cab mount with an air bag. It seems like a cheap, easy way to soften the ride on my M818 but I cant find any threads on it. Has anyone done it? Is there a good reason I don't see every truck with one? Can anyone point me to a thread where...
  2. tucker79

    Upgrade to Aftermarket Transfercase

    Im thinking of installing a Profab or SCS Transfer-case in my M818 WW. Just installed 1600s and after going through 2 stock T cases on 395s I hate the idea of swapping in another unknown case. Has anyone done it??? If you could pick any gear ratio what would it be to run comfortable RPMs at 50...
  3. tucker79

    Differences M809 A0 A1 A2 A3 XX

    Wondering what the differences are between the models and what if any benefits one has over another. Are there any parts that can be used for upgrades from one model to another. I have done some research and haven't found all the info in one place. I think this would also be useful when looking...
  4. tucker79

    Is my sprag toast

    Ok Iv searched threads for weeks nothing quite like my problem Dropped front drive shaft I have flushed with diesel few times pretty clean compared to others Iv done with great success Iv pulled and cleaned up air shift cylinder was some junk in there as I believe my air tanks got some junk in...
  5. tucker79

    Pics n Video TOO MUCH FUN IN the MUD now BROKE PB FL

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHOr62AXohk&feature=youtu.be https://www.facebook.com/BobbyWummerPhotography/photos/a.988886257823846.1073741950.807116742667466/988886307823841/?type=3 Well the above video and pics only gives a small indication of how much fun I had last weekend at...
  6. tucker79

    Palm beach fl mv club ?

    Starting to see more and more MVs around Palm Beach and wanted to see if there's any interest in starting a Palm Beach County MV club . Please post when & where you will be going with your trucks and any events you plan on attending. I will be taking a couple of my trucks out to Plantbamboo.com...
  7. tucker79

    few Qs recovered M813? or M54? Pics

    Dragged this truck out of a field, checked all fluids, bleed brakes aired up tires and a good push start with the loader and fired rite up and away we go 2 hr drive home. So much smoother & a little faster than my 818 even with the 11.00s. Just about got the 818 NHC figured out and now Im hoping...
  8. tucker79

    T/C N 4th gear short shaft no spin

    Im trying to find a vibration in the driveline of my 818. Sounds like a bad bearing SOMEWERE???? So I put T/C in neutral and then put trans in gear shouldent the short shaft be spining between the T/C and trans?????? Truck runs and drives fine and the vibration/noice comes and gos after it gets...
  9. tucker79

    Cant find air leak

    Every time I think Ive solved this issue it rears its ugly head again. Ive read a lot of theads on this and the hose from tank to filter and pump look to be in great shape. If I replace this hose can I eliminate the short copper pipe thats built in the hose from tank? Is there a way to seal up...
  10. tucker79

    New Truck Now What

    Drove out to the sticks and scouted a new 5 ton Multifuel cargo truck (M54?) WW wish I looked at data plate and got pics. But I put some cash down to hold it till transport/recovery so its basicly Mine HAPPY. It is allegedly is a runner but needs some tire work, battery, looks like fire...
  11. tucker79

    Tractor V tread AG tires M52A1

    Anybody running tractor tires on there 5 ton. I searched the threads here as much as I could stand and didn't find much. I love my 5 ton but since I changed out the original 9.00s for the super singles 395\85\20 MV/T Iv lost a lot of off road capability in the swamps we call hunting preserves...
  12. tucker79

    Dually centers on HEMTT rims

    So I got a 79 M52A1 and I LOVE IT ( my 1st born) It came with stock 11.00 20s on stock rims. They were not wide enough in the front & I kept sinking in front but could almost always back out with the 8 1100s out back locked up. So I found a great deal on 6 395/85R20s Goodyrs on HEMTT rims and I...
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website like our supporting vendors. Their ads help keep Steel Soldiers going. Please consider disabling your ad blockers for the site. Thanks!

I've Disabled AdBlock
No Thanks