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    Yet another dumb ? Turn signals this time!

    Section 2-18 of the -10 (2) For hazard warning lights (blinking lights): (a) Turn main switch lever (4) to STOP LIGHT position. (b) Depress hazard tab button (2) and move turn signal control lever (1) up to lock tab button (2) in position. (c) To deactivate, move turn signal control lever (1)...
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    Installed "Those Military Guys" Folding Tailgate Ladder and Dome Light (24V)

    Yep it is pretty slick. Folds up, pin holds it in place, tailgate can fully close as long as you don't mount it in place of where the regular handle was on either side (would hit support strut when closed).
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Added a dome light and a folding ladder to the tailgate. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=123322
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    Installed "Those Military Guys" Folding Tailgate Ladder and Dome Light (24V)

    It has been driving nuts, for some reason the photo uploader is rotating my photos! Just turn your head 90 degrees counterclockwise to view the ladder photo!
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    New Jersey April 26 and 27th, 2014 Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet.

    So far we have: 1) LiqTenExp - 1985 AMG M923 2) aheilmann68 1966 M35A2 Bobber 3) aheilmann68 1984 M923A1 4) aheilmann68 1991 M923A2 Bobber 5) aheilmann68 (friend) 1985 M931 bobber and Schutt Industries Self Loading trailer 6) Timberwolf22 - M35a3 with S280 shelter 7) glivdub03 - M923A1 Gun...
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    Installed "Those Military Guys" Folding Tailgate Ladder and Dome Light (24V)

    Installed "Those Military Guys" Folding Tailgate Ladder and Dome Light (24V) Hey, Got around to installing both the new Folding Tailgate Ladder they offer along with the Dome Light. The dome light was easy as it gets to install. They are nice enough to include all the terminals/butt...
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    Allison Seals and Oil

    I went to to ATF and haven't looked back. I have only done one flush but really enjoy how much better the transmission shifts up/down and seems to downshift under heavy load much better. I used this...
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    New Jersey April 26 and 27th, 2014 Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet.

    It'd be nice to see how many members are going to be there, can we start a list in this thread? I will start. 1) LiqTenExp - 1985 AMG M923 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)
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    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Changed the Oil and oil filter on my M923 Changed the oil in the trans and changed the filters (went from 15w40 to Napa NOL 75203 ATF) Added lighting in the rear cargo area: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?123111-Custom-built-LED-Lighting-for-M923-Cargo-area Tightened up a couple...
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    Custom built LED Lighting for M923 Cargo area

    Got them through someone who uses them in the elevator industry.
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    Custom built LED Lighting for M923 Cargo area

    We also use it for paintball, going to the shooting range, etc. It is pretty multipurpose and having the lights back there winds up being very useful.
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    Custom built LED Lighting for M923 Cargo area

    Right now I have no plans on removing the tarp/bows. To remove them the LED assembly are on velcro so they would come off and they are connectorized right there. The harness is also connectorized at the box. I could take the bows down and take the harness down by cutting the zip ties. The box...
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    Custom built LED Lighting for M923 Cargo area

    Took it for a ride today and everything seems good. Anyone do anything similar?
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    Custom built LED Lighting for M923 Cargo area

    So this was my problem, its dark back there: I'd prefer if it looked like this: Some more photos of the install: Black box contains: 2 sealed batteries (12 VDC 24 Ah each) 120 VAC charger for batteries 120 VAC input to inverter board for bypass mode to 120 VAC output The 120 VAC...
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    M923A2 Newbie Questions

    The M939 TM will cover your truck. Read through the first few pages and it even shows pictures/models that it covers. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?79228-TM-s-for-the-939-series-trucks
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    New Jersey April 26 and 27th, 2014 Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet.

    I am sure you guys saw this but just in case you haven't.. List of vendors: http://mtaswapmeet.us/Reports/rpt%20Swapmeet%20Vendors%20shortened.pdf
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    New Jersey April 26 and 27th, 2014 Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet.

    Did you guys drive the trucks over to the camping area at night and back to the display area in the morning? I plan on showing up friday to help setup the vendors and stay most of sat. Not sure yet about sunday.
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    New Jersey April 26 and 27th, 2014 Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet.

    Does anyone wind up camping out of their M series trucks? I was considering it and haven't been there overnight before at the show. Anyone who has camped out before at the MTA show who could share the details of what goes on would be appreciated. Where is the camping area relative to the...
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