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Looks a lot like some of my neighbor's places. Could be why any time a medical examiner is called out here, they are guarded by sheriff officers... DG

Garden variety 5-ton wheels are designed to use up to a 12.00 tire. Same thing on every G744 except bridge trucks and maybe some missile carriers. 14.00's will go on, but are pinched so they prematurely wear out in the center. They also will pop cords sometimes if loaded heavily. DG

On most trucks, pin "K" on the trailer receptical is hot +24. You can pull that wire out of the loom in the cab, and switch it there. Tap into it at the rear for your light.

Might just be simpler to buy an H1...

Probably some mook running the lamp retainer screws down too tightly. A hot day, the lamp expands, then cracks. Don't forget those have two filaments, low & high beam. It picks up a ground thru the mounting bolt. DG

The winch PTO has three speeds: Low, high, and reverse. Neutrals between all of them. BTW, it is a sprag, not sprague. It is found in the transfer, and controls the front drive. It is a one-way deal, depending on if you are in forward or reverse gear, controlled by an air switch on the...

There is a reason one cannot legally by CARC paint over-the-counter: The vapors will kill you, or sicken you irreparably. Hit this link below. https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/carc-paint/index.asp Spraying liberates toxic gases, including methyl isocynate, the same gas that killed a...

Some have hassled me about my method of getting all the oil out of your brake shoes, but soaking them in a pan with gasoline for a day is the first step. Then put them on some kind of grill and set them on fire. They'll burn for a while, just leave them alone and let them cool. Put them back...

Another one bites the dust...

This crap is a slippery slope. Next thing you know, you'll see MV's in rainbow colors, turned into limos with swimming pools, and full on wi-fi controls from home. Bah. DG

Indeed. It is a military vehicle, complete with well thought out features for use as such. If you want "safety features" go buy a 4WD SUV. DG

Most of us leave it in the "Stop light" position all the time, so things work. Forgetfulness is the first sign of something worse... DG

A short to ground for any of the four wires to the respective lights, front or rear, will wipe out your new switch, and maybe the flasher. Neither is very robust. Carefully check all wiring looms end to end for damage, and repair anything found before trying again. Refer to the TM, and run a...

The AirPak may be the cause, but they usually work for many years without problems. DG

Another cause may just be the shoes are adjusted too tight, or the master cylinder pushrod is set too long. Then they rub a bit, get hot & expand, then lock up. DG

My old M54A1 with it's Desert Storm lighting addition. Was fun until some jackoff stole my NV goggles... DG

Just in case anyone need this, I have a single NOS 12" riser used to raise one of those dual armor lights over a mounted blade or somesuch. Paying it forward for postage. DG

You'd be better off getting a Ferret. Maybe even a Salidin or Saracin. https://khakicorpsimports.com/vehicles.htm Quite a few in the US, easier on the wallet, parts available from the UK. Better armor and not subject to US gov't 'taking back' problems. Rolls Royce powered, even! DG

I once towed a 40' mobilehome (house trailer) some 50 miles on I-10 with my M54A1. We had an oversize permit and lightbar for the job. Turns out I couldn't get past 30 MPH without the truck 'hopping', due to the heavy load on the pintle. With the trailer on the truck, it set down more than...