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Kinda winging it here......looked today and my plan as of now is to take the top axle saddle plate that's used on the tandems to locate the springs on top of the axles, and simply flip it upside down and use them as my bottom plates. That's my "eyeball " plan. No measurements taken yet. If that...

Well I figured since I asked, I may as well keep a running cost tally for the parts and materials to do the job in case someone has the same questions in the future. I'll update with pics and costs as progress is made. MRAP spring kit $225

Getting it home. Nothing is easy. Had to do the infamous block mounted fuel pump right as we were ready to load it up. Luckily the p.o. has a few cummins powered trucks so he had a new one on hand

Struck a deal. Getting the tractor and a trailer next weekend! Let the games begin

Ya. Just trying to cover the bases here. I own tri axles and have access to a shop with everything and more to do it. Whatever I can't do I'm sure I could get a hand with fairly easy. 99% I'm going to pull the trigger on this project.

Received your p.m. I'll call ya Monday afternoon. Looked at the truck today and took it for a romp around the block , but im still sleeping on it. If I proceed I'm definitely interested in the springs. I'll probably Bob it a bit. Remove the tool box / tire carrier and tuck the bed up tight to...

Thanks warthog. Owner has this and a couple tractors. Just looking for some ball park costs because I don't want to get any smoke blown up my as $ on how cheap and ez it is. Not saying he will but you never know.... Pretty green to these m.v. and trying to get some knowledge from others. MD

Your correct. Looking at a 5t tomorrow with the 5th wheel on it. It's a 1990 M931a2. Sorry and thanks

Hey thanks for the quick reply. I'm 30 north of prov r.i. Looking at tractors because that's all that is really around here. I don't mind spending a bit more by using a tractor and adding a 1.5 t trailer bed to it because I like how the trailers look vs cargo bed anyways. Fender flares...

Sorry if this is a deja vu thread for some long time members here. Looking to undertake a project and trying to get a solid idea on parts & prices to complete the job. Looking at a 1990 m931a2. I want to remove the 5 th wheel, shorten frame, remove an axle and put a bed on it. Pretty standard...