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Thanks for letting everyone know! [thumbzup] Hope all is working good now!

Rustoleum and Krylon make a plastic primer spray that works good. I used something similar, but forget which brand, to paint some outside plastic pipe about 10 years ago and it still looks good and won't scratch or peel off.. They've come a long way baby with paints!

The 1/2 tons did have the quad shock option but the 3/4 and 1tons did not. I ordered a '82 3/4 ton and a '85 1 ton back in the day and the option was not offered when ordered. Better ride? Just a little, but not much..

Pre-tinned wire is very nice to work with and also prevents the dreaded 'green disease' from traveling up the wire. Most marine wire is like this, but just a little more expensive... It also needs to be brought out that for electrical connections to use rosin core solder, not acid core solder...

Ya, I think that is a requirement! nopics

How well do you know the truck? Have all the TMs been made by someone you trust? What are YOUR gut feelings? Slow and rough OK, I have one and it is a blast to drive. But it will be YOUR call, not mine or anyone elses.

Welcome from Louisiana and TnT! BTW, There is no known cure for the Green Iron disease, other than more Green Iron!

Welcome from Louisiana and TnT! BTW, There is no known cure for the Green Iron disease, other than more Green Iron!

:whistle::whistle::whistle: Actually, if you feel safe, take your time, and enjoy the scenery! Do make sure you keep tabs on the connections and tires...

Can you get your M1008 weighed? If I remember correctly, mine came to just under 5200# and the trailers are rated for 5290#. Also, remember that their largest trailers are not everywhere, I had to put an order in for one several days before I needed it. If you do not feel comfortable with...

The weight or the towing vehicle? Many times they will not rent unless you have a big enough truck, i.e.. 3/4 or 1ton. Get the largest U-haul trailer and the M1008 will fit with 4-6 inches to spare, I would double strap it on the front and back axles. I recovered my M1008 this way and all was...

TB 43-0209, 29 Oct 76, Camouflage Painting of Military Vehicles This ought to get you going in the right direction. Please post pics of your progress and end result. ​

Ms Nats M1008

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If you do place a valve on the suction side, use a small piece of wire to secure the valve in the open position. Would not want you to go and operate the hydraulics and find the valve on the suction side cut down or off and fry a pump.

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Glad you got the steed to working again WM!

Nice truck Super76!