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It would be sweet if the grab handle didn't need to be modified. If it wasn't pitch black out right now I would go out and take some measurements. Maybe tomorrow :)

Good times..

A few hours ago I went and picked up 10 gallons of diesel in 2 cans, and added it to my tank. Then I took it for a drive... Always a good time :driver:8):jumpin: Also noticed that even with the upgraded air filter, I still make the filter gauge go halfway up under decent acceleration? Wondering...

lol.. That's the exact same thing I was thinking! You will probably have to cut off the end of the passenger side grab handle as well, and weld it to the upright of the cage. But nothing too crazy.

I hope one day the 7 tons will be as common as the deuces and 5 tons currently are :drool:8-)

I look forward to seeing what you come up with! I too dislike the look of the 5 ton ROPS trucks.. I believe people refer to those as "Frankentop" trucks :) If I end up doing a roll cage in mine, I don't want the truck to look any different from the outside.

Looked under the seat/in the battery compartment of my truck for the first time (yeah I know.. Should have done it after I bought my truck.) Still has the 4 original military batteries which I figured it would. They work great, so I'm not going to mess with them until they start to have issues...

Sweet 8-) Make sure you post of plenty of pics for us ;) I have often thought about having the local 4x4/custom place make me a roll cage. I think it would be a good idea.. I just need to save up the money :(

A quick search found this as the first result: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?8508-Requirements-in-Michigan-to-drive-a-5-ton

Government surplus vehicles do not have titles. They will come with a form to fill out to apply for a title. As for the other questions, you need to contact your local DMV to find out the laws for your state (or do a search online.)

Really? I've always had good luck with the Rustoleum high temp paint.. I used it to paint the exhaust on my '66 Fairlane, and it still looks great after a few years. Granted, I do prime the heck out of whatever I am painting.. Always multiple coats of primer, followed by multiple coats of paint...

Welcome to the 5 ton club [thumbzup] Gotta love the tractors. You going to put lockout hubs on it? ;)

:ditto::jumpin:

Congrats Jeepsinker! Should be a fun project ;) :naner:

As others have said the 8.3 is wet sleeved as well. However, from what I have seen on here it seems like the liner issue is more common with the 250's. Not sure why.

Sweet :)

Cool :) Can't wait to see the pics :) I agree that the stock muffler is a pretty terrible design. The bottom seam is not fully welded either. I would like to get a stainless muffler at some point, somewhat close to the size of the original muffler. That way I don't have to worry about it...

From what I have heard, be prepared to cut bolts. Seems like the hood on these things is always a pain to remove.

I'm curious... Do you guys think a 5 ton could do this? A2 puts out 1/2 the torque of a HET, but maybe it's possible?

Looks pretty sweet 8-) Are there any pics of them installed on a truck?