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Wouldn't building a centrifuge for the oil sufficiently clean it from all those metal shavings? Also, its not so much how much power it actually has that concerns me most, but how short-lived I've heard some people say they are when driving too often at cruising speeds?

What Jeepsinker said is exactly the answer I was looking for, about the field repairs. I want a truck that is brutally simple and easy to work on. Taking apart and rebuilding the transmission in the field, how many production trucks from ford, dodge, or chevy can do that, and that is the kind...

My biggest concern with the deuce vs the M939 is really that the deuce looks like it is much easier to work on. That doesnt seem like much, but you dont need nearly as large, robust, or specialized equipment. Also, I'm not just looking for a truck i could drive a couple times throughout the...

Besides the engine, what other commercial parts are on it?. Also, the downside I was most put off by with the 5-ton trucks is the need for much bigger, more specialized tools just to work on it, lower fuel economy, and overall size and weight. Are there any readily available cabover style cargo...

59apache, I have though about that as well. I have watched a few videos of these trucks and noticed a lot of flex as you've pointed out. So what is the solution? Also, it would seem that given the cost of fuel, tires, the tools required to work on something larger, that the total cost for...

Well, I have made my decision. In doing a little more research and looking at some different things people have done to theirs, I have decided to go with the 2.5 ton truck and either work within its limitations, or improve upon those limitations. Now, the 2.5 ton I get will probably not remain...

doing more thinking, it seems to me that better offroad will be better for me than more carrying capacity that i likely wont need and i think i could comfortably and easily work within the limitations of the M35.. also, that few mpg more may not seem much, but when these things guzzle gas like...

not at all, looking at some photos of some that people have converted and they look quite useful if i could find one id probably go that route.. and they dont weigh much either.. and if im not mistaken theyre also already insulated

youre right, i didnt realize how heavy those containers are.. over 4,000lbs empty.. after adding insulation, a bed, compact toilet/shower id likely be overweight for offroad.. it would be just fine if i didnt need to go offroad.. so im just going to design and build a camper shell to suit my...

so.. would a 20 foot container fit on an M35 frame if say the box was removed, and the 20' container was bolted to the frame?.. and if the 2.5 ton is better offroad which is the impression i got from the lighter weight, also meaning the winch could pull it out a lot easier too, then thats...

i thought about building pre-fabbed modules to haul to the site and set up for a permanent living structure.. ive also considered designing my own military style tent, similar to the temper tents using a tube steel frame i could pre-fab, set up on sight, and cover with an insulated shell...

well you guys have certainly convinced me for certain to get one of the military cargo trucks, still dont know which one.. i honestly dont know which one though.. but im leaning 2.5 ton as the 5 ton still strikes me as overkill for my needs.. and im also now considering towing a camper i could...

hmm.. well, i do think i need to spend some time on this forum, and check out more about the multi-fuel engine.. this could be something useless to me, or absolutely fantastic.. i mean.. should an event occur that was the end of civilization as we know it, being able to run on anything flammable...

well i dont actually need a heavy duty work truck.. just something to haul some lumber, drive around (i wont have a road where ill be living).. fair well offroad, and be inexpensive to run and repair... im not above making modifications.. if i got an M35, i wouldnt be opposed to the added work...

11Echo, those campers you posted is what i had in mind.. looks like i have a lot of votes for the M939, any votes for the M35?.. if i towed a camper i believe either one would be sufficient enough but as im looking to buy land someplace remote, no road, i need a solution that can be taken...

well, this isnt going to be a thread discussing differences, or whats better because no doubt thats been done to death.. this is about what you guys think would be best for my needs?.. im in need of a fairly large truck capable of offroad duties, and it needs to be a multi-purpose vehicle.. say...