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  1. Jeep Nasty

    m936 boom won't rotate more than 10 degrees, are there limiting pins

    That was one of my initial thoughts we have tried turning it with the boom in the highest position as well. Either way it goes about 10° to the left and suddenly stops want to go is about 10° to the right and suddenly stops. I'm not very educated on hydraulic stuff so I don't know if somethings...
  2. Jeep Nasty

    m936 boom won't rotate more than 10 degrees, are there limiting pins

    I'm helping a friend with their newly acquired m936. We've read the TM's I got the rear pto working adjusted and engaged. all the controls work on the boom. The problem is when using left or right rotate it will only go about 10 degrees from center. I don't dee any limiting pins in the TM's...
  3. Jeep Nasty

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Delivered a wedding party to their wedding in the woods.
  4. Jeep Nasty

    Starting my 5 ton crew cab project

    straight edge and a fresh supply of utility knife blades. Lots of elbow grease required.
  5. Jeep Nasty

    Starting my 5 ton crew cab project

    That's what I ended up using. 3/4 stall mat from tractor supply.
  6. Jeep Nasty

    Bobbed my crew cab 5 ton

    Look at my build thread. " started my crew cab ". Tons of photos
  7. Jeep Nasty

    Bobbed my crew cab 5 ton

    Bed is on. Just need to tie up some loose ends.
  8. Jeep Nasty

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    I suck at painting. More accurately I suck at prep. you can still get decent results with a strong pressure wash to remove flaking paint, a wagner power sprayer and home depot marquee paint with primer. but if you want very good results you have to put in the hours on prep.
  9. Jeep Nasty

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Gave her a fresh coat of paint while I have the bed off for the bob job. Need to paint the bed next then reinstall.
  10. Jeep Nasty

    Bobbed my crew cab 5 ton

    Back story is I had no intention of bobbing this. I did some climbing over 4-5 foot tall boulders in my back yard and blew out 8 of the 12 Control arm bushings in the rear tandem axle assembly. When I looked at all the work and cost that was involved I decided to just go ahead and Bob it to...
  11. Jeep Nasty

    5 ton lockout hubs

    I'd be in for a set in the 1k ball park.
  12. Jeep Nasty

    Bob driveshaft length?

    Well thanks for the advice I was planning on going to a good driveline shop for their advice but I wanted to make sure I armed myself with good information before I walked in. I find that some folks are so eager for your business they say yeah I can do that and the last thing I want to happen...
  13. Jeep Nasty

    Bob driveshaft length?

    With that being said I can't open the TM's on my phone where I'm at and I barely have cell service never mind data, does anyone know offhand the final gear ratio for fifth gear in the Allison 654 five speed and what the gear ratio is in high range for the transfer case? I should've been more...
  14. Jeep Nasty

    Bob driveshaft length?

    How Do I calculate the driveshaft rpm's? My crew cab. Has the Cummings 8.3 & Allison five speed.
  15. Jeep Nasty

    Bob driveshaft length?

    I am almost done bobbing my 5 ton crew cab. I got the leave springs attached to the axle yesterday and took my measurements for my driveshaft. I got a measurement of 76 inches from mounting surface to mounting surface. Is there a magic number with these driveshafts to the Length you can go...
  16. Jeep Nasty

    New Deuce in NH

    If you re-register with regular plates, you should be fine applying for regular title at that time.
  17. Jeep Nasty

    Spinning the can on air/ spring brake question

    I am bobbing my crew cab right now and I used a set of MRAP springs, in addition to needing a spacer, I need to spin the cans and re-pipe some air lines. I know these brakes can be dangerous, any pictures or advice on how to go about spinning this without hurting myself is appreciated, please...
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