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The top speed for that vehicle is 50 MPH, that's a real long drive in that truck.
Why do you think to Government got rid of these trucks- undependable and outdated-
nobody else wanted it - including our so called allies, and thay couldn't give it away to any local or county or state agency...
I also have a M109a3 and putting on 46 inch tires, I discarded my spare tire rack area and installed a additional generator housing with 2) 1200 cca truck batteries for my 120 volt inverter system.
I was planning to install a additional spare 46 inch tire under my M105 trailer- after a failed...
I was talking to another MV'er the other day, and the the subject ended up on the air assist breaking system and he said - that a cars breaking system " every car on the road has air vacuum
assist system". I guess it depends if it's blowing or sucking air is the question in the system. :roll:
I like to play in the mud- on several occasions I have had my mule in the mud up to and just
below the front baskets at Knob Creeks lower parking lot area, I don't go around - just through the mud, and the riders love it.
I installed a Delco Remy 160 amp alternater on it, after every run...
I also obtained my tires from Bill Watson, but unfortunately he is no longer in business ( health issues ), John Emory has taken taken over his operation.
Poof- thanks for having us over, as always we had a great time and the food was very tasty and good- lets not forget the bonfire good times. Well lets hope next time the weather will be a little more cooperative- all the Illinois guys ( first timers also had great time - and plan on...
I've told a bunch of friends about the the last poof fest, and the great time that was had by all-
and I'am bring a few good friends to enjoy the activities and have a great time- and again john
thanks for having us all attend. :beer:
Kevin- sounds like another event filled adventure for you, well at least you were prepared for the
pitfalls of owning and transporting such a grand truck- you lucky bastard. :roll: