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Yes, it is a standard pocket tie down. I was mistaken in thinking I needed the pockets - All I needed was the D rings and the bolts that hold them down. I bought a couple that are the entire assembly with pocket, but the center bolt is peened and doesn't come out. Well, unless you grind it...
Got my m1102 delivered. With shipping and fees it ended up costing twice the auction price. :| Built a civvy 7 pin wiring adapter which worked fine on the first try. Phew. Included a separate 4 pin to run just the blackouts in case the mood ever strikes me. Went to my property to hunt and to...
It looks like standard recessed anchors. I suppose I'll see what the hole size is when it arrives, and whether any of the backing plates are still there.
Won an M1102 auction and noticed that the bed anchors are all (12) missing. I looked in TM 9-2330-392-14&P and the part seems to be listed as a "cover, access" (NSN 5340-01-412-1286 and part# s10-41xxzn01) Seems an odd description. Regardless, anyone know where I might find a dozen...
Found this while looking for a hitch.
https://www.logsa.army.mil/psmag/archives/PS2014/738/738-17.pdf
It references a mortar stowage kit NSN 2540-01-623-6327 that contains an adjustable lunette ring. It is intended to adjust the lunette higher to attach to larger trucks. Not sure if it can be...
Using a uhaul
To move mine, I rented a $20 uhaul 5x8 utility trailer. It fits the in-the-bed portion of the S-250 with only a few inches (width) to spare. And the side rails on the trailer are too high. I think I need about 7" of support under the S-250 to make it clear the sides, but I...
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