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Well its one piece again. And front wheel drive just like a real prius:) Unfortunately after we get the support gear removed and the parking brakes hooked up it has to go back to the back burner again:( Now that its mobile and can be gotten out of the way the top project is swapping a tree spade...

Getting closer.

Finally got some time to get back on the hybrid project, a couple pics of the joining process. Note that a RBU with a couple 8v92's in it will pick the back of a 916 off the ground backing up when coupled like this and the landing gear is up. Also a FYI to anyone doing this, the coupling in the...

Here are some pics of the new runt that stole the 916's tail. Maybee I should call it the gecco, instead of the prius. Also wanted to get some feedback on a new project, using an old deuce a2, removing the old cab, continental, and spicer, retaining the original transfer case, and adding a...

Just a quick update: The prius has been put on hold as I finally got a FPU to go with the MK-17 that was going to be used on this project. Looking for the self loader container handler RBU to go with the 916. Tried to make a himars cab into a sleeper, but it didnt look right and seemed like a...

Been on the road for last few months and have made no progress on the prius, but we are gettingback to work. Currently modifying an m944 rocket launcher cab to use as a sleeper and I'll post some pics when we get it looking right. KJ

Speaking of my towbar, its an excellent example of what doesn't work well. Its actually in the push mode here on the dumper, but you can't steer with something as big as a 916 hooked to it. I can turn the dumptruck to full lock but not be able to persuade the tandems of the 916 to go even...

Here are the promised pics of the M51A2 with the take-of wheels and tires fromf the 916. Not as cool looking as Sonis with the wider front tires, but it gave me a couple more inches of ground clearance, 60MPH under 2K RPM, and a WHOLE lot better ride. Its kinda nice that the Army put brand new...

Soni: Did you use the Equal beads in your 11R24's or static balance? I just threw the 916's takeoffs on the dumper (no rebalance) and the ride was markedly improved. Haven't done the 818 yet , but I'm comptemplating trying the dynamic balancing prior to mounting them up. My 818 rides horrible...

I learned a few things this week on the Prius: 1- needle guns are awesome! If you have a MV you definately want one. 2-You can move the seat back on a 916 about 2.5 inches, and it is comfortable even if your full grown. 3- The winch fits nicely up front, making plans for an "oilfield" style...

Purists beware, latest pics of the prius, and a shot of reality on what a m51 can hold. Also with considerable thought, and your valuable input the winch placement will be to the front.

Hello everyone. Wanted to post a quick progress report on the prius. Sourced the wheels and tires required for this project 16r21's. I will post or PM the source after pickup if the gentleman I'm getting them from would like me too. Discovered that to get a 916 through a 120" tall shop door...

PCTRANS: I knew someone else had to have done something similar. I bought an 818 (the one in my wifes artsy ice storm avatar picture) when I bought the MK17 to do this the way you did. I changed my mind due to the grief of setting up the hydraulic system and lack of load capacity to match the...

Hello, and thank you for the input. A few answers to the questions: -The MK17 has 58K tandem set with 5:57 gears and air lockers in both diffs with air engaged interaxle. -The stock front axle is staying, just changing the gearset and adding an air locker. - I'm not actually making a crew...

So here is the M916 MK 17 hybrid I've started to build. I'm thinking of calling it the Prius for short. This is my first real input to this (or any other) website, hopefully I'm doing this pic uploading thing right. If so these are the original pics of the two donors and a chopped up pic of the...