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All- One of the issues I have with my 5 ton is the battery switch will not kill electrics to the starter or dash gauges. In the off position, it is possible to still start the truck and my gauges will eventually drain my batteries. To "fix" this and add additional security to the truck, I've...

All- I have checked the -10 and -20 TMs (searched for "convoy") and cannot find installation instructions. I searched the site and found the Deuce -20 for installation, but I don't believe they are compatible. Anyone have a direction to point me in? I appreciate all and any help!

All- I remember a NAPA crossover list that had everything from lights to filters etc. I have searched and searched and cannot find it. Lots of threads referencing it, but not the list itself. Is there any way to make it a sticky in maybe the restoration forum? In particular I'm looking for...

Being as awesomely hot as it is in Louisiana, when I drive the 5 ton, I usually have 5/55 A/C going (front, door and back cab windows and kick vents open @ 55mph) to cool the cab. The other morning I was driving it and felt warm air on me and was trying to figure it out... After playing with...

All- after the debacle that was removing my spare tire for painting my 5 ton, I now know a lever lift wire come-a-long is no bueno as the clearance between it and the gantry/tire was too tight and I almost threw my back out getting the tire up/down. I'm looking to get a small strap to put...

Actually it was yesterday and today..... Derusted and painted Big Bertha..... I like the results. I gotta say though, taking the spare off was a..... well.... we need to keep it at least PG here so... fill in the blank. Once again my lovely patient girlfriend only threw 1 wrench at me, so I...

So, for my birthday/father's day my girlfriend bought me the system from Those Military Guys and I installed it yesterday. Basic overview, the set was missing some hardware (No self tapping screws etc that were referenced as "included") and the provided hole saw was worthless. Other than that...

I had written a post about this years ago, but Louisiana changed laws, had meetings and changed laws again and the old thread is pretty convoluted, so I'll start fresh. I bought a 5 ton from a member and we both knew the vehicle had been titled as "ORV" (offroad use only) during the period...

I posted this thread a while back and never got a definitive answer. Fortunately, during the local 4th of July parade, I was staged next to the local VFW while we were waiting for the parade to start. All of the guys in the VFW were lovi g in the truck and I was talking about it and one of...

All- I was installing the LED B.O. lights that @jeepaddict was kind enough to pay forward and ran into some head scratching questions. The first question lead me to the next and so forth. I'll try to be as accurate as possible so answers are clear. I was changing out the rear white LEDs in...

All- My sweet sweet girlfriend decided for my birthday/father's day she was going to buy the backup camera kit and complete overhead hardtop console for my five ton from Those Military Guys. I had some questions, so called and spoke to them about installation of the backup kit and mounting...

OK all- Here's what I did, I think I messed up, and if you can point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it. I was pre-tripping my M923A2 with the Cummins. I turned in the batteries, waited a moment, then turned the engine to the "run" position and waited for the "click click...

So, a few weeks ago I was loading up the 5 ton to take it to a car show about 70 miles from the house. I packed my normal stuff and went to get my "grab bag" of tools when I realized if it was anything other than relatively minor repairs, I was going to have to BOHICA...... I don't even have a...

I posted a while back about needing a diagnostic tool, and Guyfang stepped up and offered me "this thing I'm not sure what it's for, but you're welcome to it".... Not commenting on the speed of the global mail system, but yesterday afternoon I received this in the mail, and as soon as I figure...

Hello.... I've tried downloading the "Dana CTIS Troubleshooting Guide" several times and when I try to open it I keep getting an "Invalid Format" error. This is with several .pdf reader applications.... any help? If someone happens to have it and can email it, my email is my user name at...

Hello all! I was reading the -10 TM and was reading/learning about the transfer case, how to use it etc and one thing I noticed was in the "speed" section for each gear in each range, Reverse was blanked out in "Low" and it unequivocally stated "DO NOT DRIVE IN REVERSE IN LOW" (or something to...

All- I have been looking through the TMs, but I apparently don't know the correct search term for what the question I have: On the emergency engine shutoff cable, I know pulling it out is supposed to shut the engine off. While going over my engine today, I looked at the position of the...

While doing a post-trip inspection on my truck, I noticed some chafing/rubbing happening, and that's no bueno, so I went to my local parts house. 3/4" heater hose, 4 band clamps later, I have chafing gear...

Since picking up my 5 ton, I've been scouring the net for odds and ends to get everything "right"... from dash light lens covers to other smaller items that just "nitpick" my brain... my girlfriend says between the boxes and envelopes, it's starting to look like Christmas at the house! When I...

All- Just like the majority of our older seats, mine were in poor shape when I bought my truck. The passenger seat was faded from green to blue and ripped and the driver seat was... abused.... no big deal to me. I am using State Farm for my insurance and it was recommended by my agent that...