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    M332 Ammo trailer front tool box

    Post your needs in the parts wanted forum. More eyes on it and it’s the correct forum anyway.
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    Nothing Lasts Forever——Doghead Starter Relay

    Last October I replaced my ignition switch after some troubleshooting. That switch is so fun to change. I first thought it was the DH relay. It was not. Yesterday I was doing coyote patrol on the ranch and had stopped and started engine several times with long breaks in between. No big deal...
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    Did the supply of M101A2s and 3s dry up??

    I haven’t seen any at auction for quite some time now. Wanting another one and none to be found at auction. I know there are plenty for sale from individuals, but I prefer mine straight from Military. GP was selling them weekly and then they slowed to a trickle and now nothing. Anyone seen...
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    CUCV Drink Holder Ideas?

    I would like to see some ideas and solutions you guys have come up with to hold a drink without spilling. This is for a M1008A1 I know I could do a center console with cup holders and sit it on the seat, but don’t want to lose that space. Either store bought or hand made or something cool...
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    What exactly was done with this MSE modification? M101A2

    1992 UTB M101A2 Box on a M116A2 Frame. Searched SS with no luck. What exactly is done with a MSE Modification? Part number came up empty. Contract number dealt with generators, etc. but no M101A2’s. Internet was dry also unless I totally missed it. Closest I could find is Mobil Subscriber...
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    Is this worth getting?! Junkyard Find

    Was wondering through the local AZ junkyard in the town my In-Laws live in. Think it’s a Dana 70 on 85 Chevy K30. Dana 60 up front. Rest of truck is partly picked over. Is this worth gettkng? I would have to rent a uhaul trailer since we are in our GMC conversion van and tow it back. Looks...
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    Blower Motor acting weird and now truck will not crank. M1008A1

    A few days ago I had the blower motor on Hi and all was normal for a few minutes and then the blower motor quit and the GEN1 light came on. Drove home and parked truck. Next day, same thing, but this time I left the switch on Hi and after a few seconds, the fan came back on and GEN1 light went...
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    Buying New Injectors. Delphi or Bosch?

    I know its been covered here before, but now that some time and miles have gone by since Installed on different members trucks, would like their thoughts. Bosch is the OEM injector. Delphi is a high quality OEM alternative. Problems with either one? The price difference is about $100...
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    Eastern Surplus in Philadelphia, PA to OKC, OK

    Anyone that travels that route and can add 4 small forklift tires to the load? Longshot I know but I-40 goes right through OKC Thanks
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    Red River Army Depot

    Picked up a NF-2D at RRAD on Tuesday. Amazing place. My first time on the ground there. It is of course a closed base. Meaning you have to have a reason to be there or you don't get on, Military ID or not, unless your assigned. More to it than that, but gives you the idea. Something...
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    Unicor NF-2D Floodlight Set, Kohler 7KW Generator/Kubota Engine, Model 7CC061

    Finally was successful in finding some information on this unit. It's not a TM and not even the TO that's listed on the NF-2D unit, but this will cover the engine and generator.
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    Installed new Copper/Brass Radiator in M1008A1

    Thought I would start a new thread on this since a lot of guys are always looking for a good replacement copper/brass radiator. Old one went out a while ago and wasn't able to be fixed Ordered this new one and it arrived today at the radiator shop I use. Large 3 core and EXACTLY like the old...
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    Unicor NF2D Light Tower/Genset

    Kubota D905-E engine Need air/oil/fuel filter numbers (Found) Light Bulb part numbers also. (Want a few spares). (Found) I know what the Kubota tractor dealership has, but would like to know what others are running on their units. Listing pictures on other units don't show filter numbers...
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    M101A2-A3. Best Overall Military Trailer Ever??

    There are dozens of different Military trailers. From really big to really small. Most are designed to carry only one thing. Water, fuel, ammo, shelters, wire, telephone poles, etc. A lot are big and heavy and impossible for most of us to use without a proper tow vehicle. (Yes, those would...
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    Factory style floor covering. Who's the best?

    I know there are several companies making these including LMC. Ive looked at the pictures here and read the threads. Who makes the best one since GM quit making them? The guys that have installed them, how are yours holding up? Install issues? Does the insulation work as advertised? Tear...
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    Truck-Lite LED Headlights----Finally Ordered a set.

    The last few days here have been rainy, foggy, misty and just plain gloomy. After some night driving and the stock halogens just not cutting it, I finally ordered a set of Truck-Lite LED 5x7 Headlights. Been debating getting them for a while, but the last few days have decided it for me...
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    M101A2 shock replacement

    Installed new brakes on my other M101A2 yesterday. While underneath bleeding brakes, I noticed one of the shocks has forklift damage. Ive read the old threads on replacement part numbers and it seems the NAPA #NS 76992 is the only true direct fit gas shock replacement shock. Anyone have...
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    S-280 Shelter. It's final ride

    Loaded S-280 shelter up on my M989A1 for it's final ride to its permanent location. There the electrical will be hooked up and it will be painted OD. Wanted to wait for the paint until placement was complete. I did paint the roof before it left the shop. It really needs the new paint as you...
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    Surplus M939A2 series ROPS Cab

    Saw a picture a while back that showed dozens of ROPS (Roll Over Protection System) cabs on pallets sitting in a field. They were complete and ready for the upgrade install. Did they ever get installed or did they sell them or ??? Not crazy about the block cab but would like the interior...
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