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That hitch is called a teleswivel to make it safer to hook up the trailer. Was a mod units could "buy" and retro fit any chassis like the m103,m105 but specifically marketed to m149. Unusual to find many out there. Uncle paid like $2500 for that unit.
I do not think they are offered anymore or...
And from my experience the empty "bucket" can be grote or trucklite or _______ as the mounting pattern of the "door" lens is the same no matter the brand.
There is now more companies making military LED stuff besides those 2.
The red set up looks like for military trailers that are 12 & 24 so they can be towed by civy trucks.
The 2nd looks like for a tow light set up or for a a shelter towing dolly.
I stayed once at Holiday inn
Is Ritchie Brothers a registered car dealer in Ca? Being Ca and highly regulated, you would think some state agency or attorney general might put sand in their gearbox....
Driveshaft at ujoint yokes should have zero play/movement I would replace both u joints and the hanger bearing with mount while you have it down. Just my thoughts and possible cheap insurance down the road not to do the same job twice.
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you can put a hand on the driveshaft and see if it has play/looseness movement as either a bad u joint or bad hanger bearing should be able to be diagnosed with out it running. Check both front and rear.
U joints on driveshafts or hanger bearings tend to "click". Thumping sounds like a tire out of round or separating belts. Any body vibrations or steering wheel shimmy?
Take your best educated guess. Stamp the data plate and request a new sf97 from gp or you will spin your wheels.......
Even registering in Montana or Vermont or________ will require a date.
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