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  1. Recovry4x4

    BFR's Cranetruck

    Funny story. A friend that used to run a towing company down here (also into green trucks) had a Int'l rollback with a small Hiab behind the cab. If the truck were just a little bigger it would have been great. As it was, it was an awesome truck. Youl could snatch cars right over the wall and...
  2. Recovry4x4

    M1009 suspension question

    OK, before you go out and spend a bunch of money, try this. The drag link is the link that goes from the steering arm to the pitman arm on the steering box. Loosen the 2 clamps on that link. You will have to spread that split a bit but one way or the other you need to turn that and extend it...
  3. Recovry4x4

    M1009 suspension question

    Interesting. Are you sure the arm is hitting the housing? Looks like maybe but the drag link is also way out of adjustment. It needs to be extended substantially.
  4. Recovry4x4

    M1009 suspension question

    84 Blazer parts will fit. When shopping for parts, don't tell the person it's military. I'd like to see a pic of the contact, sounds odd.
  5. Recovry4x4

    M1008 with 6" lift and 37" tires. Drop hitch question

    Best I can do now, limited access at the moment.http://smg.photobucket.com/user/SD70MAC/media/Dodge%20Ram/M101A2trailerhitch02.jpg.html
  6. Recovry4x4

    M1008 with 6" lift and 37" tires. Drop hitch question

    The ring that attaches to a pintle hook.
  7. Recovry4x4

    Strength of m105 trailer bows for roof top tent

    I don't think I would trust them either.
  8. Recovry4x4

    Rule update

    VPed, you bring up a point worth mentioning here. Many of us forget that quite a few folks are still on dial up. I remember the first TM I downloaded on dialup. It was TM 9-2330-238-14&P. Took nearly an hour. The reason I point this out is that opening a TM from the site each time you need...
  9. Recovry4x4

    M1008 with 6" lift and 37" tires. Drop hitch question

    I have one of these http://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/MaxxTow/MT70067.html?feed=npn&gclid=CNqwzI-l4sQCFZM9gQodCDEAdw for when I need to adjust for other trailers.
  10. Recovry4x4

    14bolt Axle Swap into M1009

    Interesting. If the caps on the 1310 ujoint that you currently have fit this yoke, then it would be a 1330 judging by the tape. Never seen one like that, thanks for the pic.
  11. Recovry4x4

    M1008 with 6" lift and 37" tires. Drop hitch question

    This is really going to depend on what kind of trailer you plan to tow.
  12. Recovry4x4

    14bolt Axle Swap into M1009

    It's my understanding that the 1310 and 1330 all share the same cap size. The 1330 is wider across the joint. 1330 and 1350 share the same width but the 1350 caps are bigger. I'm interested to see what you find. Would it be possible to post a picture of your yoke? Eager to learn here.
  13. Recovry4x4

    Rule update

    TMs can be intimidating for sure. Personally, I can't memorize or have read the thousands upon thousands of pages of TMs, nor would I expect anyone else to. What I do think should be expected is that the person read or even skim through the -10 operators manual. I understand the TM structure...
  14. Recovry4x4

    Is my M101A2/3 stock?

    I see racks like that more often on the expo trailer builds. Since your trailer has the A2 bed, plywood won't fit between the fenderwells. If this could be an issue, that rack might be the answer. If the rack needs to go, I'm sure it could be sold easily. I'd like to see more of it with the...
  15. Recovry4x4

    Rule update

    Linking is not always practical for those living and working outside of an office environment. I can often guide a person to what they are seeking by simply providing a keyword to search for or list a TM number that contains the exact info. If this isn't an acceptable practice let me know. In...
  16. Recovry4x4

    14bolt Axle Swap into M1009

    I've never seen a 14 bolt with a 1330 yoke. 1310 and 1330 joints have the same size caps. Some say the 14B takes a 3R joint too.
  17. Recovry4x4

    Is my M101A2/3 stock?

    Bad shock in the surge assy usually is the cause.
  18. Recovry4x4

    Rusty, Recovry and Panzerwillie's Wrecker Builds

    Interesting question that can now be answered with certainty. My research showed that you can obtain the extra 4" of wheelbase simply by flipping the leaf springs front to back. The problem with this was the overload leaves wouldn't line up with the pads. I considered the frame stretch as well...
  19. Recovry4x4

    Is my M101A2/3 stock?

    Original? Unlikely. Rebuilt? Possibly. Unit assembled? Almost certainly. As far as SN, they are held on with simple rivets. Oh, the rack? That's an "after military hack job" as you phrased it.
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