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No im not positive what it is It Is a 5 ton multi. My M52 A1 has the 250 non turbo and it does the job but just. So I figured Id get a spare for the price of scrap. But if the multi 5t is gutless as I thought and you say whats a good motor tranny to swap in ??? I want power I got a 454 ans a 429...
Drove out to the sticks and scouted a new 5 ton Multifuel cargo truck (M54?) WW wish I looked at data plate and got pics. But I put some cash down to hold it till transport/recovery so its basicly Mine HAPPY. It is allegedly is a runner but needs some tire work, battery, looks like fire...
My hard top was about to be a convertible so I removed front glass cut out as much cancer as I could and mocker up some 2" angle between top of windshield frame and roof Major improvement Ill need to rebuild entire perimeter of hard top and theres some spots getting real thin on top Suggestions...
Iv been looking for a affordable solution myself but for the cab and not wanting block my rear window and toolbox there is room for a 6000 btu window shaker on the drivers fender aft of the air filter and duct it into foot vent run off inverter UGLY yes but I think some OD green will help and...
workin on that 96 ram and yes as you know it can be a long hike for help and nobody wants to break there rig pullin a 5 Ton anchor out of a hole some buggy dug.
I love keeping this old truck alive and Im sure ill find another one in my price range hopefully sooner than later I can add to the...
I think I have seen that video but great addition to the thread Thanks
I do believe chains would sure help but dont see them for sale down S. here
Not wanting to bob this truck I dont think Ill be happy till I buy another truck, bob it and build the exact truck in that video that could be...
Been looking for a monster winch to put in back for ballast and the fact that I seem to be the designated recovery rig. As soon as people see me pull up at the mud holes they seem to get much braver lol
I hear ya on the too wide thing. That is a proven fact around here guess its a fine line. Just dont want cookie cutters we call um that was main reason I went 395s. The shorter wheel base for the 5T WW tractor with the 900s the front was so heavy it would just sink in the goo n if you dont find...
Awesome Pics Im not looking to go that big as much as i want to. I want to be able to keep mine on the road. My best bet mite be get another 5T n do something like that. I use my M52 to haul toys mud truck n gear out to woods. Any way to stretch back axles with stock parts off different MV or...
Anybody running tractor tires on there 5 ton. I searched the threads here as much as I could stand and didn't find much.
I love my 5 ton but since I changed out the original 9.00s for the super singles 395\85\20 MV/T Iv lost a lot of off road capability in the swamps we call hunting preserves...
I have some monster tractor that I planned on putting on there but then I have to trailer this beast everywhere No fun poor lil F450) and I just cant see bobbin the 5 ton a 2.5 Ok but I like havin all that rubber and I do use it for work from time to time
Finally a glass half full guy. Its pretty flat down here in FL and the only rocks we have are called reefs. I do spend most of my time on the street as the everglades and mud bogs are 40 min to a few hrs away. I just got to have it already told my tire guy to get me 4 more so one whatever it...
From my frame to the outside edge of my flatbed is 31" tires are 15 '' wide so with a 1" between the frame and inside tire n a 1" between the 2 tires 32" and a lil wiggle room left. Front leafsprings are used in back a lot around here mostly Bobbers but I think all I got to do to keep Mine 6X6...
Theres a Lot of CNC guys around here in S. FL making custom rims for 2.5 n 5 ton mud trucks & the prices have got fairly reasonable. I was thinking they could make a The rim I want out of the 2 types of rims I have & am looking for a way that has worked in the real world. I think those deep dish...
I have heard that but I would think those bridge truck rims would be hard to come by is there a name or model # on those deep dish rims or bridge truck rim