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  1. MilSpec78

    Super Single Tire Pressure / Static Load Radius

    So I have not been happy with the tire pressure on my deuce. The rears appear to have too much pressure and the fronts too little. By sight, I set the fronts to 32 psi and the rears to 24 psi. It still didn't seem right but it drove fine. I have Continental 18 Ply 14.00-20 tires with NATO...
  2. MilSpec78

    My 66 Bobbed Deuce In The Works

    Hi guys, I thought I would share some pics of my deuce after finishing some modifications to her. She is a 1966 M35a2 with a White LDT-465 engine and C turbo. I bought her last summer. Mods done so far: Anco wiper upgrade Battery relocation to engine compartment (I thought it was a good...
  3. MilSpec78

    Pinion angle when using m105 springs and zero degree perches. Should I use shims?

    Hi guys, i am just about done with the first phase of my bob project. The axle is mounted and the frame is cut. While I was measuring the necessary drive shaft length I checked the pinion angle. It appears I have about 4 degrees of positive angle. I am using M105 trailer springs on zero...
  4. MilSpec78

    Bobbed Deuce M105 Trailer Springs Hanger Measurement Placement

    Hi guys, I am currently in the process of bobbing my m35a2. I have m105 trailer springs and I understand the hangers should be mounted the same distance as they were on the trailer. Unfortunately for me, I misplaced the measurements I took when I removed the springs from the trailer. I...
  5. MilSpec78

    MRAP or Husky VMMD Wheel Valve Stem Help Needed

    Hi Guys, I am in need of your help. I purchased what I believe to be MRAP wheels a couple months ago. After reviewing the numbers provided for the wheels, they appear to be from a Husky VMMD. My plan is to use these wheels for my deuce and I am currently working on machining adapter plates...
  6. MilSpec78

    MRAP Wheel Torque Specs

    Hi guys, I am having trouble locating torque and other specs for wheels I recently purchased from GL. I believe they are from the Husky model MRAP. I was hoping someone here can help. I need to replace the air valve on one of the wheels and I need the following information before I begin...
  7. MilSpec78

    Greetings From Utah

    Hi everyone, I thought it was about time to formally introduce myself. I have been a SS member since last July and caught the green disease just a month earlier. I have never been fond of expensive pretty trucks. I like trucks that are tough and have been used tough. I want to offroad and...
  8. MilSpec78

    5 Ton CDL Inquiry Fun In Utah

    Hi everyone. I am new here and recently became a fan of military vehicles. I have spent quite some time researching the various vehicles and I must say the 5 tons, in particular the M818s, have my attention. This is a great site and I was not going to post here until I purchased a truck of...
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