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Sometimes it IS better to be lucky than good! I finally had a little time to work on our M1083 this week. And one of the things that wasn't working was the CTIS. (Oh, happy, happy, joy, joy!) I was pretty sure I was hearing an air leak every time it cycled. So, I had my wife sit there in the cab...

"Evil earth destroyer". Ha, I got a bunch of looks from people that I believe were thinking exactly that on my way home from Utah with our M1083. I noticed that these people seem to stare at the "big scary tires" a lot, cringe and, try to shrink away from them. It's funny watching them try to...

That's a great story! Glad you had the luck to find a "Good Man" when you needed him. I've been pretty lucky myself over the years. More often than not, I have found Guys like Jason. They can literally be life savers. A tip of my hat to Jason and all the folks like him who save our butts when...

I was watching some auctions in PA. All the start prices were way too high. Most of them ended up as "Failed auctions". At that rate GP will run out of storage space real soon.

And congrats on your new vehicle!

Front receivers do come in handy. Buy PLEASE, whatever you do, don't leave something sticking out of it if you don't need to. Everyone's shins will thank you! I had a front hitch that wasn't removable. Nobody expects things to be sticking out the front. My poor stepdad nearly needed stiches a...

Whole foods? Was that organic beer you were looking for? :) Glad to see your trip went well!

That's the "Old School" look. Just my 2 cents but, 33's wouldn't be too taxing on your axles. I used to run 33x12.5x15 on my Jeep CJ's. Both V8 engines and never had a problem with the Dana 44 axles. Jeep even used 2 piece axles on the rear that were notorious for breaking. I beat those things...

If you are planning on passing the Chicago area and want to line up some possible help before hand, PM me for my number. I live about 50 miles west of Chicago and might be able to lend a hand as far as tools or an extra hand as far as repairs in an emergency. Free of charge of course! Hope...

Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual M1083 SERIES, 5-TON, 6 x 6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV) VOLUME NO. 1 OF 4 NO. 9-2320-366-34-1

#1 and 2. You are a smart man! I've seen a couple run aways that could have been handled safely and quickly had the mechanic done this very simple task that you did not overlook! Thank you for being the "Good example" we should all be paying attention to! "It runs!" SWEET! I know the feeling...

OH, HOLD ON A SECOND! I think I just found it! Not where I was expecting the info to be! "TM upload section", sounds like what I'm looking for! Have a great evening gents! Haha, sorry to bother you all!

Correct me if I'm wrong but, I don't think there is a full set of manuals here for any of the LMTV or MTV trucks? Can someone point me in the right direction to the rules or procedures (or person I should contact) for posting in the manual stickies section? I think I have ALL the manuals...

WOW! Thanks for those links Sir, that's the kind of stuff that guys who like to do EVERYTHING themselves need! I really dislike paying someone to put new brushes or gear drive in a starter because I can't find the part numbers! :shrugs:

I understand we are all not writers here but I agree, that was tough to read. At least break it up after every 3-4 sentences so it isn't painful to look at. [thumbzup]

Nice work! And a nice change of pace after seeing an internet full of yahoos that think they know what they are doing attempt to build a roll cage. I do believe you and your passenger/victim :lol: should be nice and safe! But keep the proper side up please!

All you want to haul is two zero turns? That's a WHOLE LOT of trailer just for that. There are some nice aluminum ramps available. I have a set of 2, 14 foot long ramps with 6000 pound total capacity. I can load cars and light pickups into a standard dry van semi-trailer. They can be spread...

Even better, he has an awesome little "Test track"! I gotta get me one of these as I don't think the neighbors would appreciate me driving around our house on our corner lot!

OK, I finally have some good news! After all the hassles with getting insurance I was able to get "collectors" insurance through Gulfway. At least I don't have to keep the truck locked up inside a building and as long as I'm not doing ANY sort of hauling of stuff I can actually drive it without...

Not to start an argument or anything but, that is the same exact sort of performance/reliability I get with the 1000 amp wally world cheapies. The next size down that the truck is supposed to have are complete garbage and only last 3-4 years at the most. It is amazing the quality range batteries...