Bobthebuilder
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Any recommendations on an adhesive to secure new data plates to the HMMWV dash??
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What have you done to your 5 ton this week?
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Another Ahab
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A very thin laver of RTV. Stays put and easy to remove, if needed.
Another Ahab
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You beat me to the punch!
I am reminded of the scene in SAVING PRIVATE RYAN where Tom Hanks yoinks the gum out of the sergeant's mouth to affix a small mirror to his bayonet.
therooster2001
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Bobthebuilder
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My apologies. I was surfing and wasn't paying attention to what thread I was in when I posted.
The new hard top finally allowed me to get the 5 front clearance lights up top where they should be. They had been mounted on top of the grill since the soft top didn't have anything to mount them on.
Swapped out my cheap fuse blocks for a Blue Sea 100A unit. It combines my 24V+, 12V+ and Grounds all in one unit. All fasteners are stainless and it uses ring terminals instead of spade connectors like the old ones.
I threw together a wrench to get the upper torque rod nuts off that are behind the spring trunnion. I replaced the 4 lowers a while back and I'll be doing the uppers shortly. This wrench will make them as easy to replace as the lowers.
Swapped out my cheap fuse blocks for a Blue Sea 100A unit. It combines my 24V+, 12V+ and Grounds all in one unit. All fasteners are stainless and it uses ring terminals instead of spade connectors like the old ones.
I threw together a wrench to get the upper torque rod nuts off that are behind the spring trunnion. I replaced the 4 lowers a while back and I'll be doing the uppers shortly. This wrench will make them as easy to replace as the lowers.
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Another Ahab
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That wrench is some kind of special; that's innovative. ![[thumbzup]](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_thumzup.gif "Thumbs Up [thumbzup]")
I'm guessing a standard offset wrench just wouldn't cut it right there; was it the angle?
I'm guessing a standard offset wrench just wouldn't cut it right there; was it the angle?
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It's a tough spot to get at with multiple things in the way. Wrench size is 2-1/4" so any wrenches are going to cost a few bucks, especially specialty ones. I got my hands on an offset striking wrench to test but the offset wasn't deep enough. Decided to make my own from a socket I already had.That wrench is some kind of special; that's innovative.
I'm guessing a standard offset wrench just wouldn't cut it right there; was it the angle?
Got the socket for $3 from my surplus guys tool bucket. I cut 1" off the end then used 2"×1/4" flat bar to make the rest. Took about 30 minutes with the cutoff wheel and welder. I built it well enough to be beat on with a hammer.
Don't suppose you had enough left of that socket to share?
I do. There should be enough left for another piece to be cut. It was a shallow socket, so the broaching will stop below the cut. I think there is still enough to get a firm grip though. You want it now or at the rally?
therooster2001
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That location is brutal, I tried to get one at BFR and even with right wrench, I couldn't get it. Nice job.
l3oss
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Hello all. I joined on Sept 10th. Ive been reading this tread for a couple hrs each night, & I just hit the half way mark(pg.247). Im new to the hobby and find this SS site very helpful. I just wanted to say thanks to all of you who have posted.
Aside from this thread and mod/hotrod for 5ton.... what are some of the other informative/popular threads for 5t/939 trucks?
Removed TGD plackards, Added Hazard Kit & ABC Fire Extinguisher. Had Battery Kill Switch Installed(padlocked). Also tested with WD40 on tailgate. I will post pics soon.
Aside from this thread and mod/hotrod for 5ton.... what are some of the other informative/popular threads for 5t/939 trucks?
Removed TGD plackards, Added Hazard Kit & ABC Fire Extinguisher. Had Battery Kill Switch Installed(padlocked). Also tested with WD40 on tailgate. I will post pics soon.
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gottaluvit
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Looks nice l3oss.
Had some cupping starting on the front tires. Worn out tie rod ends.
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Another Ahab
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Are you planning on rotating tires now, too; or just swap out the bad tie-rods?
I rotated the cupped tires to the front tandem so they won't ride so rough till they even out on wear. then I will swap them to the rear tandem and move those up.