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Recent content by Goobs

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    5 ton Parts Quick Reference Spreadsheet

    Cant open the spreadsheet for some reason. Can you advise the oil filter numbers for a 90 A2 8.3 Cummins Turbo. Thanks Goobs
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    Making a light bar over the cab.....Making progress....almost ready to install

    Sorry I haven't seen this thread before now. I still have some brackets available. I will send you last two a pm. Goobs
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    Pintle hitch measurements.

    Thank so for the info. That is what I was needing.
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    Hardtop on now some issues

    You will never get them out by applying pressure only. You need to use heat get a friend. Use a torch and heat up one side of the metal and then have friend on the other side with a cold wet rag and apply it to the hot metal. Start in the center and work your way out. I had had issues...
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    Pintle hitch measurements.

    I am making something that goes in place of the pintle hitch. I need it to go into where the pintle hitch goes through the mount on the truck. I am needing the dimension of the shaft that goes through the opening. If you take your pintle hitch out, and want to put something back in the hole...
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    Pintle hitch measurements.

    I want to recreate the pin that goes into the mount, essentially make my own pintle hitch its a m925a2 cargo truck.
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    Pintle hitch measurements.

    Does anyone have the exact measurements for a pintle hitch. I need to recreate one to go in the original mounting hole for a project im doing and was wondering if anyone had them. Didnt see anything in the manuals. Thanks goobs
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    Driving a M925A2 Back From Auction

    I bought mine in Delaware and flew up and drove it back. That was 1700 miles. I would take someone with you to share the driving and help if any "situations" come up. I flew my brother out and we had a blast driving it back. Drove it through snow, sleet, hail rain, cold snow, snow and more...
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    New guy checking in with M923A2

    Welcome from Austin TX Goobs
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    Battery charging on a 24v system

    Hey gang, I have a 5 ton that is on 24v system with two batteries. I want to set up a trickle charger like Battery Tender to keep the batteries charged and happy. I found one, Battery Tender 24 Volt 2.5 Amp Water-Resistant Battery Charger. Would this work for what I am wanting to do and with...
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Drove from Texas to Indy and on the way back stopped by St Louis Mo to pick up a new sticker Michelin 1400/20 xzl tire to complete my set of 7. This thing still has the nipples on the treads......for only $425.00. Im a happy camper. Was kinda funny looking bringing a 48" tire on the roof of a...
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    New Texan here. M447 mounted on a M923 ?

    Welcome from Round Rock Texas
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    My bother and I did a 1700 mile trip when I bought my 5 ton.....from Delaware to Texas. Was as the best 4 day trip I've ever been on and was able to share it with my brother. We we had no issues with the truck either. Goobs
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Had to work today so I brought Mater in with me. I always get puzzled looks from coworkers when I drive it to work. They know me as "That Guy" [thumbzup]
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    I finally got my first 5ton!! Santa Brought it!

    That is an awesome wife you have. Mine didn't talk to me for 3 weeks after I bought mine. Congrats and welcome.
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