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Well, their labor charge is $160 an HOUR! They did both front dogbones on each side, so I got two done. I am calling tomorrow to at least ask why the heck didn't they call when it exceeded 2X of the estimate. GRRR... Again, buyer beware, and ALWAYS get a WRITTEN estimate is my lesson...

I got some dogbones at Glen's, but also a NOS. They are available at auction and a couple of people here. EDIT: I just saw you asked how I rebuilt them. I did not rebuild the ends (yet). I used a complete NOS assembly on one, and another full assembly I took off another truck. I can't find...

Yeah no kidding. I asked for the estimate on the dogbones, they said $600 max, called me about the radiator said everything was done, but didn't have a cost. Called this AM to ensure it was done. they said $1400! :shock: and that's with no radiator repair, just a pressure test. Going up...

They called, said the dogbones were good, but found a leak in the heater core and the "tanks" on the side of the radiator. So, one problem solved, one more cropped up. Don't know how much the total is yet, let you all know, but dogbone issue looks like it's solved!

Dropped it off at the heavy truck place with copies of the TM, talked to the foreman, and wrote additional instructions. Nervous MV owner. Hopefully in two days it will be back to normal.

Well, I am calling it quits on my own removal. I tried to drill them out, and got nowhere, and I did break the bit. Roboimpact didn't budge them. Calling around to see who can tackle the job, and will let them cut the nut off. I've never seen a more stubborn cotter. Let you know what the...

Drilling it probably will be. I have one last ditch effort with the linesmen's on the other side, and potentially some heat. Now I wondering if the cotters I have in there are the OLD school style, which is the ones that rust. The cadmium coated ones help prevent rust, which is what I think...

I did have the bolts / bracket torched out at the salvage yard, but this is back at the shop. No punch would touch it. Don't know the hardness, think they are the cadmium coated ones, they don't feel "extra" hard, but they definitely won't move. I'm down to: Torch the nuts off, but I'd...

OK peeps. I really need your help. I tried a punch. Nope. I tried the steel rod trick. Nope. I PB Blasted everything. Nope. I moved onto the other side. The cotter pins will not even jiggle a little bit. I'm wondering what the issue is. CARC might be it, rust could also contribute...

When I got to Glen's and finally got under a truck, I pulled two cotter pins that were so easy, bent and pulled, then done. The other two did break but was able to grip them with a pair of linesman's pliers but folding them over, then hammering up on the pliers. Came right out. The castle...

Well. I received my giant wrench and socket. I went to to get the cotter pins out and broke them. I had no other great tools so the plan is either a punch, nail set, or a steel rod 1/8 or 3/16 cut to various lengths (hopefully not getting stuck in there) to get the offending cotter out. I...

I will also remember to have beer, it seems to be missing in the TM instructions.

Thanks guys. With the wrenches, sockets and a BFH, I will be good to go. I have a very level garage, so that shouldn't be an issue. I also saw Warthog's post about the ratchet straps, great idea. I have a couple of Sunex sockets, tried to find one, got a Stanley instead. Doesn't look like...

Between the bay and the other one, I bought two wrenches and 2 sockets. Figure I could use the sockets for 1/2 the job. I also plan on using my Robo Impact if need be. Love that thing. **** those Snap-on's are pricey. I got all 4 for the 1/3 of the price. And I await more shipping... Not...

Thanks, talk about real time! Home Depot just let me down however. Anyone have a good source for these monster wrenches?

Anyone know the right size wrench for that nut? I measure it as either a 2 1/4 or 2 5/16. So much paint, can't tell. The brackets look to be 1 3/8, right?

Starting a new thread as most of the old ones were the Deuce, and I don't want to confuse anyone. I have seen difference in the torques between the Deuce and the M939 (and even the wrecker gets something different). The TM ( TM 9-2320-272-23-3, WP 0544) states to start with the tires removed...