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  1. Third From Texas

    Anyone running 16R20 on their 6x6 FMTV?

    Yep, they'll fit as per a few builds. It's close between the rears (closer than I would be happy with) but it's been done. Kick up a twig or a rock between the two and it might get interesting as they do battle with it. But I'm only speculating as to what might happen (never had a 5-ton).
  2. Third From Texas

    CTIS trouble shooting

    Not an uncommon thing for a truck that's been sitting. A shot of WD40 around the stem with the system discharged can often lube the chamber enough to square it away for good (saved me from replacing mine and all three trucks had a slight leak there). Well, lesson learned. At least they only...
  3. Third From Texas

    M1078 rear tail light conversion.

    I've replaced the tail lights on both my m1082 trailers with civilian trailer lights (the trailer has the same wiring circuits as the truck in those regards). Works fine. Of course you don't retain the blackout capabilities (but I am retaking the blackout wiring for additional lights/switched...
  4. Third From Texas

    Joined the club with an 18,000lb paperweight this week.

    Pro tip (from my German Shepherd): There is a REALLY HOT engine just inches under that console, so insulate ! Slapping a piece of liner under the cab is very easy to do. Then top it all off with a nice dog bed/pad. ;)
  5. Third From Texas

    Keith's M1078A1 Project Overland

    Awesome range ! Where did you source the straps and mounts?
  6. Third From Texas

    MV Addiction filled. Reis the Beast M1078A0 is born

    Yep. There are some stipulations as to air supply (engine running to charge the tanks, parking brake off, etc). But it will get you by...
  7. Third From Texas

    Anyone repair / replace spare tire nylon webbing?

    fyi: Any local sewing shop can likely handle making/repairing webbing, but certainly any canvas shade or sail shop. Keep in mind that the older stuff can get pretty stiff, so as far as repairs go ymmv. All that is really needed a heavy duty sewing machine with a heavy-duty needle. The trick...
  8. Third From Texas

    Build Porn

  9. Third From Texas

    Aluminum wheels

    That came off GP. I almost tossed a bid up for laughs but didn't want to get stuck with just one. It sold for $35 on GP, btw. Bet the flipper selling it marked it up 1000% LOL
  10. Third From Texas

    Thanks to M101A2 posts

    I hear ya. I don't think I've made a post in 10 years that I didn't have to edit. LOL
  11. Third From Texas

    M1088 camper conversion

    NICE ! Yeah, I dread that as well (mostly because I am not relocating the spare and only have so much room). I haven't decided if I want to pursue a more compact airfilter solution. My fear is that once I do the hole, I'll want to change something. Same problem I have with the side door...
  12. Third From Texas

    Aluminum wheels

    Yep. They changed to the aluminum when the P2 came out.
  13. Third From Texas

    Keith's M1078A1 Project Overland

    It that plastic decking that you used?
  14. Third From Texas

    Keith's M1078A1 Project Overland

    I know I don't tell you enough how much I love that porch. ;)
  15. Third From Texas

    M1078 Transmission Problem

    That's not a transmission problem. THIS is a transmission problem ! ;p ;p
  16. Third From Texas

    Aluminum wheels

    Search around in here for "aluminum wheels/rims/Titans/etc". I seem to recall a thread in here that documented the CTIS mod onto the Titan wheels.
  17. Third From Texas

    M1078 Transmission Problem

    That would be a LOT of bolts to come lose at once. :)
  18. Third From Texas

    m1078 No reverse wiring?

    As to the VIM, that's where mine were located on both my A0's. Was this truck running/driving since you've had it?
  19. Third From Texas

    m1078 No reverse wiring?

    The fan will stay on due to a lack of air (no air = default "clutch lock, fan on"). So I would speculate that fan and lift are related (to air, both fed by the wet tank I think). Can you manually pump the cab up at all? Fluid level in manual reservoir? Fluid level in the upper reservoir?
  20. Third From Texas

    m1078 No reverse wiring?

    Remember, Service or Park lights have to be on. Not that you'd miss that, but I did when I got my first truck. :)
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