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  1. ckouba

    LMTV Cab Suspension Airbags Alternative

    Also... He looked up the invoice for FloridaAKM's order (or at least another order in the April/May timeframe which went to Gainesville), and it showed the 997900 being the part number ordered. Would the PP unit be Firestone branded for some reason? ...and according to Tenmogger from page 1...
  2. ckouba

    LMTV Cab Suspension Airbags Alternative

    I just got off the phone with Jeff who had just gotten off the phone with Power Packer. He said that they said the bag unit 997900 does NOT include shock. I wasn't sure how it wouldn't, but this is my first exposure to these types of parts and I'm learning as I go.
  3. ckouba

    LMTV Cab Suspension Airbags Alternative

    Sorry to ask what is probably a dumb question but i will anyway. The part number referenced for the Power Packer unit (997900) is not the Firestone unit shown in the picture, is it? Does the Power Packer unit come with the shock as well, like I assume the Firestone one does? What is the P/N...
  4. ckouba

    Who's running dynamic tire balancing beads?

    Actually, like you, I was asking a question for someone to confirm. I have seen inoffensive prices on Amazon for .43 gram beads in the 3k and 5k(?) packs. ~$14 or so with free shipping I think. Seemed reasonable on first glance. I imagine Cabella's or Bass Pro or other hunting places would...
  5. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    I still wasn't ready to abandon the pass through idea though. With our truck camper, that was one of the things which I had always wanted and even if we didn't use it all that much, I could see how it would be useful. After burning some additional creative calories, I thought up a fairly...
  6. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    First things first: put some round tires on this thing! It felt like some of these tires were getting square and with a new set lying in the corner, it became the first "repair". I do have a decent mechanical and automotive background, but this is a whole new world for me in terms of scale of...
  7. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    Hi all. To start with, thank you for the existence of this forum. I haven't been around here too long or spent much time in the other subforums but there seems to be a very high signal to noise ratio within the FMTV community, and a number of very knowledgeable people willing to share and...
  8. ckouba

    Who's running dynamic tire balancing beads?

    From the linked doc: "If using dynamic balancing (e.g. ball bearings - be sure to use something that won’t clog the CTIS), a ratio of 1oz to every 13lb of tire works well." So with ~350 pounds of wheel and tire, 350/13*1 yields ~27 ounces or ~1.68 pounds of media. Does that sound about correct?
  9. ckouba

    What have you done WITH your FMTV ( trips, Rescues etc) NOT: fixes, updates etc

    Donaldson PSD10's. I don't really have a build thread here (yet). It struck me as a place for more OE-oriented vehicles. The more time I spend here, the more it seems like the full spectrum of conversation is appreciated so I will likely get something going soon.
  10. ckouba

    What have you done WITH your FMTV ( trips, Rescues etc) NOT: fixes, updates etc

    They are Donaldson PSD10's which I copied from the Blissordie build. I think they were ~$500 for the pair through an auction vendor, and about twice that at a normal retailer. I bought the elbows and tube and fabbed my own pipework.
  11. ckouba

    Problem with cab air ride ?

    That is what the valve arm looks like before the cab airs up or after? My valve arm is level when aired up.
  12. ckouba

    Is there a sketchup M1079 box out there

    All I did to make the red cab version was cut off the stuff that I wouldn't be needing and match the measurements I took on my own 1088 for the wheel bases and tire O/A dia. I think I verified the track width as well but don't specifically remember. The red cab is just the camo cab with the...
  13. ckouba

    What have you done WITH your FMTV ( trips, Rescues etc) NOT: fixes, updates etc

    I bought it in July, finally got it set up (swapped tires, blanance/rebuilt driveshafts, removed spare & OEM intake, fabbed new intake, removed 5th wheel/decking, relocated hyd controls, relocated trans cooler), registered, and most importantly- legally insured (through Progressive as a private...
  14. ckouba

    Is there a sketchup M1079 box out there

    No worries, happy to help but better dimensions would make it a more useful exercise. You can pick one of these and slice off the chassis if you're just looking for the cab: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/search/?q=lmtv When I measured the model, the wheelbases were off for the 1088 and the...
  15. ckouba

    Is there a sketchup M1079 box out there

    As an aside, Sketchup is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. If I can do this: ...anyone can do anything.
  16. ckouba

    Is there a sketchup M1079 box out there

    Using the data off the .jpg's has the structural components located in unlikely areas. Putting this together won't be difficult, but without accurate measurements, the model will be inaccurate and the details useless. For starters, I don't have a definitive wall thickness which makes the wall...
  17. ckouba

    Is there a sketchup M1079 box out there

    Making assumptions defeats the purpose of having an accurate model. Can someone out there take some measurements?
  18. ckouba

    Is there a sketchup M1079 box out there

    To be reasonably accurate, if someone could give coordinates to locate and properly size the windows, as well confirm the width of the studs in the wall along the longitudinal and transverse axes. Also missing is the actual length, width and height of the box.
  19. ckouba

    Is there a sketchup M1079 box out there

    How much detail are you seeking? Just a box with "X" thickness walls and a door in a specific place? I could knock that out in a few minutes if you provide dimensions. Chris
  20. ckouba

    How many have had their driveshafts balanced? THE POLL

    Rebuilt all three shafts for my 1088 and it made a world of difference. New yoke/spline for one shaft, balanced all three, all new U-joints. Super smooth. Chris
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