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One of the things I am struggling with the most currently is what exactly is the anchor? I am familiar with the concept of deadman anchors but haven't any hands on experience in this realm. It feels like it'd be a pretty tall order for a deadman to provide functional assistance in something...

Replacement cab suspension arrived yesterday and was installed last night. Went with non-OEM offering from Bentley Metal Fab in Cedar City, UT, which offers bolt in replacement using commercially available hardware with excellent quality at reasonable pricing and great service. I am in the...

Disclaimer: This is shared with the intent of sharing options available to FMTV owners. I have no affiliation with/relationship to Ryan. If this thread violates any forum rules, please delete. One of my cab airbags grew porous and needed to be replaced. I was able to track down OE...

Hi O-B, Your circuit kit arrived today. Thanks!! It's getting cold around here and will be a nice function to have.

Thanks OB, I appreciate that. Will PM you next. Chris

He has posted $950 plus shipping. After thinking about mine, I confirmed that I actually had picked up just one used OE unit to replace the dud in the cab when I bought the truck. Not remembering which one I replaced, I may now end up doing both. I have a feeling it was the other side though...

From their FB post: I’ve been quietly developing these longer travel, adjustable cab air ride kits over the past couple months and have come up with something that I think is what the FMTVs should have come with from the factory. The first kit that I designed and built has been on a wildland...

Thanks Doug, will poke around for one of those. I think this should get you a glimpse of the FB offering without joining FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/919950112148634/permalink/1509256103218029/ Edit: no it won't. Will try to find a different way in. Not being terribly successful....

Couple steps forward, couple steps back... Noticed my compressor cycling more than I thought it should. Since I wrapped up the CTIS repair, it made sense to start digging into that. I thought it was the leveling switch for the cab air ride, but the more I poked through it, the more I...

I have a friend interested in a 1078 in the Melbourne area. I know it's a long shot but is there anyone local who wouldn't mind taking a look at it? He's based in Ohio and it's the other side of the country for me...

All good in the 'hood now. Line has been replaced with one a little longer so I shouldn't have this issue again. Thanks to Ron for his patience and assistance.

Nope. At least not yet. I may revisit that decision later though....

Also, the big update for today- the CTIS is fixed. A line had come off a 90 degree bulkhead fitting. I think it was just too short, so I replaced it with a little extra to give as well. All back up to speed now. A massive tip of the internet hat to Mr Ronmar. He is incredibly generous...

Yep. I picked up a Ford mirror remote switch and took it apart to decipher its functionality. Once I figured out what was switching which wires, it went pretty smoothly.

Nope, all of my own creation. I had a few slabs of alu laying around for backing plates and put the appropriate holes in them to spread the load on the inside. I located the mirrors pretty far forward on the door to try and tie into the increased structural stability near the hinges but it...

Victron 70A 24>12 converter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BF5BQLA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?smid=A21C4U5X700J66&psc=1 I leave my batteries on and the converter powered up (haven't shut it off since turning it on). It literally draws nothing unless there's a load on it, i.e. I can go out...

I think I found the issue.... Photo taken after while trying to reassemble. The hose was out of the compression fitting. I think it's too short so it's getting replaced with a slightly longer one with fresh fittings. When I bought the truck, this line was off the fitting but I didn't...

Quick update: My mirrors had always been a little floppy. I made a pair of supports to tie the outside door skin to the inside door skin and that made a world of difference. For others considering the same mirrors, I would recommend mounting them as close to the lead edge of the door as...

Well that makes sense. I was occupied with other items today but that is where I will start tomorrow. Stay tuned... and thanks Ron!

The short version is the solenoids click but air fails to flow. Upon shutting it down and unpowering the control solenoid, there is no release of air. It has air to the input side but I am feeling like something in the quick release valve may now not be correctly functioning. When I...