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    LMTV-->Rally Truck clone/poser/wannabe build thread

    What are your plans for suspension? I am building a truck I can beat on. I do not post much, not my thing but here is were I was a year ago https://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/expedition-vehicles/2635225-lmtv-m1078-79-camper-build-2.html
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    M1079 van body on M1078

    Some things to note. The pads on the box are offset in height by 1/4''- higher in the front. the frame mounts are not. The rubber pads in the back are about 1/4'' thick and 1/2'' in the front. Back has no spring, front is captured.
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    M1079 van body on M1078

    I did use the factory springs, they are nothing special. the "bolts" are high grade all thread with holes for castle nuts. I used 4x4" 1/2" wall square tube, and 1/2' plate. photos in this thread: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?165285-First-LMTV/page2
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    M1079 van body on M1078

    I removed all wall and floor plates. I had to drill out every bolt. (way more than a few hundred pounds) I did not have to remove the lower spreader because I kept the m1078 upper rail. The very top of your 1079 box, in the front, you have two more spreaders that also extend out. My box...
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    First LMTV

    Nice guy. Yeah I am there more often than I'd like to admit. Stop in I'll give you a tour.
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    M1079 van body on M1078

    https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?165285-First-LMTV/page3
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    M1079 van body on M1078

    I put an m1079 box on my m1078 chassis with custom captured spring mounts I made. I was also able to remove over 1000lbs in useless items from the box.
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    LMTV aftermarket shocks

    Can you tell me the specs you sent them to have them made?
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    LMTV aftermarket shocks

    Curious also
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    Air Tools

    Works great. Run my air horns from here also so it will not affect brake tanks.
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    First LMTV

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    First LMTV

    Some photos .
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    First LMTV

    Have done a few things to the truck, mostly just drive it. Figured I could work out the faults driving it one week a month everyday, has been very reliable.
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    New to Washington

    Welcome to PNW. I have been looking for a trail to test my M1078 on on your side of the bridge.
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    HIMARS cab on a M1078

    I think I follow you on IG. Envious. Cab swap cant be bad if you have a lift, if it is the one I saw it is even all pre wired?
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    First LMTV

    That is my M1078 now M1079 Yes, stock dimension mounts including springs. I can snap a few photos of them with springs and bolts if you like.
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    First LMTV

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    First LMTV

    This
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    First LMTV

    Nope, still sitting on my trailer
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    First LMTV

    Getting a few things finished up.
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