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I know anecdote =/= fact, but when I bought my 5 ton it had been sitting in a field for at least two years.
Here's how it started on a 14° Louisiana day after putting fresh batteries in it.
(No ether shots or other types of starter fluid were used)
All-
This trip in from offshore, I'm getting serious about the M37. Long story short, I want to remove a butt load of rust from all of the bolts, fenders and washers I have (pretty much 2 of every one as the ones from the donor truck were saved if possible).
My budget doesn't include 1k...
I believe you are talking about @texas30cal setup.
It is a great idea, and he went a step further and "C" clamps the stakes a little higher so passengers can stand up in the bed without hitting their heads.
He can tell you better what material he used and how it all went together.
I...
Apparently I can't keep Bertha together.... or she is conspiring to keep me from working on the M37....
I managed to lose the top of my exhaust...
So if anyone has one, please let me know!
This weekend, @m715mike invited Bertha, me and the family to join him, @texas30cal , @Nitrodiver and @TAZZJR and their families and MVs to the Kilo 19 Memorial walk; an event to remember the men and woman who made the ultimate sacrifice.
It was a great time and I'm truly grateful to Mike...
So... after a week of fighting her EVERY. STEP. OF. THE. WAY! I finished changing out the dog bone bushings (many thanks to Jim at Army6x6.com for the assist!)
Adjusting the axle
Done!
Then it was time to wash her up...
Then get her dressed for the road trip this weekend to hang out...
I'm in the process of changing out a lower rear torque rod bushing. What a PITA.... Between the paint and gunk on the bolts (which I wire brushed in an attempt to clean them), ratcheting the axel into position so I can access the bolts around the torque rod... it's fighting me every step of the...
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