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I started taking my park brake on my M52a2 apart to replace the drum shoes and check how true every turns .The drum must have had a damaged spot or high spot that would hit the drum after I adjusted it .
Today I added the extension to the PTO lever for the front winch in my m52a2 it swivels to go under the seat when not in use I put the extension on the transfer case last year it works great no more reaching to the floor when shirting . also cut the front winch cable in half 90 feet works fine .
Picked up some free parts today I'm not sure what military trailer they come off of . I know the wheel cylinders brake shoes and drums will fit the M52a2 and M131A5C tanker trailer . The man said he tried to take them to the land fill they refused because the tires where on rims he went to the...
I switch out the box seat in my M52a2 with a springer seat from a m816 and I wanted more room .I removed the round rod that supports the lower back and added a strap across the back that supports the two plywood panels that seat inside the frame of the seat . I used the pad from the back of the...
For me mig welding when inside the flux core is best but outside the solid core is best just a small breeze blows the shielding gas away . Thanks for the pictures of your build.
Replaced one axle boot with non zippered boot on my M52A2 axle seal was also replaced. I made this tool and it worked good it made the drum and hub easy to slide on and off and spin the hub when adjusting the bearings it stopped the hub from turning when tightening the bolts on the drive flange .
I started mounting some rear fenders on my M52a2 I picked these up a few years ago they looked ok . I found out there is nothing square or level about them .I made my mounts square to the frame on the truck and ajusted the fender to fit . My fuel pump quit in my pole truck so I had to...