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Does anyone know where/ if there is a chassis identification number on the LMTV 1078s?
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[h=1]LMTV M1078 ID Number[/h]Does anyone know where/ if there is a chassis identification number on the LMTV 1078s?
As has been discussed in other threads.. the C channel appears to be a STRUCTURAL MEMBER for the bed to carry the amount of weight it is designed. For example the M1079 has a similar channel below the large box. And yes it ends up improving clearance also. For example if you remove it then reinstall the bed, you would have to have modified the battery box because you could not remove the top. Also you would need to modify bed to put in wheel wells. Possibly other changes as well.interesting thread, and one I will be watching. I have a 1078 and plan on either lowering the original bed, or removing it completely and replacing it with a custom bed to achieve a lower bed height. I believe the extra channel is there simply to add clearance for tires and other misc add-ons.
I wonder how the rest of the Medium-Heavy duty trucks ever get down the road ok without an 8" stack on top of the 12" frame rail. The argument that it needs to be there for the weight capacity holds no merit. the truck is "rated" for 2.25 tons, or 5k lbs. my F350 pickup is also rated for 5k lbs, yet it has an 8" frame. Using the logic on this thread, How is that possible? With the frame strength this LMTV has, it should haul 30-40k. But of course the springs wont hold that, so we are back to the question of how much frame is needed to haul 5k lbs?the C channel appears to be a STRUCTURAL MEMBER for the bed to carry the amount of weight it is designed
Believe the 5,000 lb figure is misleading. While as you suggest structurally it is designed to carry significantly more for sure then why the 5000 rating..... seems others have come to the conclusion that the 5000 figure is more of an OFF ROAD rating that takes into account other factors such as how much weight makes it to easy to roll over. This conclusion seems to have merit. Thus that 5,000 figure may well not be derived same way it would be for an F350 etc. and thusly it becomes an apples to oranges comparison..... The argument that it needs to be there for the weight capacity holds no merit. the truck is "rated" for 2.25 tons, or 5k lbs. my F350 pickup is also rated for 5k lbs, yet it has an 8" frame. Using the logic on this thread, How is that possible? With the frame strength this LMTV has, it should haul 30-40k. But of course the springs won't hold that, so we are back to the question of how much frame is needed to haul 5k lbs?
Something to keep in mind for those thinking about removing the upper rails is that the trans/transfer case also sticks up above the main frame rails so even if you moved the battery box, as mentioned above, you'd still have that to deal with.
Glad your reinforced that. Mentioned it around 6 post earlier but it often gets overlooked.Something to keep in mind for those thinking about removing the upper rails is that the trans/transfer case also sticks up above the main frame rails so even if you moved the battery box, as mentioned above, you'd still have that to deal with.
I cant think of any tuck, other than a factory pickup truck bed, that has a bed or box that is not designed this way?I wonder how the rest of the Medium-Heavy duty trucks ever get down the road ok without an 8" stack on top of the 12" frame rail.
Any updates on this build?I can't comment on whether it's a good idea or not because I'm still building but I cut mine off because my camper is removable and the rails interfered with the waste water tanks which hang below the box. The camper is mounted with two hitch balls in front and a 5th wheel hitch in the back. I built my own manual jacks and can unload it in about 20 minutes.
No big updates... I've been working on the truck more than the camper. Mainly building a flatbed with a slide out deck for the camper and prepping the cab for paint. Once that's done I'll be concentrating on getting the camper done.Any updates on this build?
PS... pics that go with this quote is at https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?154910-Frame-question&p=1969474&viewfull=1#post1969474
An elevated crank up camper with a pull out overlook porch.... sweet. Smart idea... you know to keep the Tigers and Lions safely down below youNo big updates... I've been working on the truck more than the camper. Mainly building a flatbed with a slide out deck for the camper and prepping the cab for paint. Once that's done I'll be concentrating on getting the camper done.
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