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Standard transmission - the truck as already noted is overweight for that transmission - its like driving a 2 1/2 truck around to its loaded limits all the time, the transmission is its weak point - just baby it - basically its all you can do, and keep a fresh rebuilt ready to go. Then you...

The high gear go's out first in most situations that I have had.

Yea - its gonna happen - nice truck build - but the trans is gonna leave you stranded on the road some where- that's why after a lot of consideration and deep thought - I just couldn't put all my resources into something I had no control of other than carrying a- back up transmission with me on...

I have owned more than 16) M35 series trucks, and the only problem with the M109 I found through the years was that I owned was a problem with the transmissions - due to the extra weight of the bodies approx 5000 Lbs and another 3000 Lbs of misc goodies affixed in to and around the trucks...

Hey John - whens the next Poof fest- just keep it away from the Knob Creek week and us Illinois boys will be there

John - you can crash out by us anytime- plenty of food and beer

I guess better late than never :roll:

And it looks like your gonna need a bigger garage.

Welcome - lots of resources to be found on the site- to be warned / your not going to stop at just one piece of green - its more of a affliction or sickness that we all have.

Where are the vehicles needed and how many, we just pulled 6 vehicles from a movie shoot in Chicago's south side, and we can get you a lot more if needed.

If we are Kenny- we were just following your lead.

A couple of us are getting up there on Monday ( very peaceful and tranquil before the rift raft gets there ) enjoy taking a coupe of naps - enjoy some great food and have some fun with good friends - just kick back- life has to be enjoyed while you can because nobody else can do it for you.

I'll bring the usual assortment of parts and goodies like turbos, injectors perhaps a MRAP bumper and what ever i can fit into a 5 ton truck.

I was talking to contractor at red river and according to him on average they are destroying a average of 10 to 15 units of up armored units a day - he stated there were literally hundreds of new units just upgraded with all new updated equipment - The units were available to law enforcement...

Stay away from MMA - sells items that are suppose to be new out of box - couple of people reported used - and rebuilt parts painted and sold as new but paid a premium price.

On the turbo - there will be a date plate with the information on it.

You have to admit it- it was interesting and a good story at that.

As always had a great time with lots of good folks, and thanks Poof for the great dinner and breakfast delicious as always.

What we did when I was doing more off roading is bring a bad tire with a rim a chunk of steel and a short chain ( some thing you could afford to live with out ), once you got stuck ( nothing or anybody to winch from ) just make a rectangular hole about 3 feet down ( angle the hole away from...

My speedo wasn't working so I took apart the speedo adapter on the side of the transfer case. I noticed the keyway was broken. I have looked online and haven't been able to fine one yet. Does anyone know where I can just get the keyway.