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VT I bought at a truck parts store the hoses as outlined per Ron's specs, we cut them in the field based on the old ones. I have replaced the easy ones so far. It looks like the manifold will have to come off to get to the front ones. I will post some pictures of what I have replaced easy and...

They are a bugger to get out the first time. I took my stops out and kept pulling for a ways but never got out out far enough for the outrigger to come out the whole way. Did you take yours out the whole way? How many of yours turn on the turnscrews? I have 1 that turns and the other 3...

I would like to add the following 1.) Bleed the master cylinder first 2.) Bleed the Airpack 3.) Bleed Wheel Cylinders, working from farthest away to closest based on the brake lines and the tee in them not the wheel orientation. example, on a 5 ton the drivers side rear wheel is the...

Having just completed a complete brake rebuild on my 5-ton I would recommend not doing the rebuild on the wheel cylinders and airpack whether you are in the field or not. The extra cost of purchasing new items if possible is a no brainer given your remote location and the problems you could run...

FOUND the Problem After getting 120 psi into the system via the aircompressor the Massive air leaks on the back winch tension controls, airpack connection, and horn were very relavant and loud. :) Was tightening lines and replacing hoses all night. i was able to hold 100 psi with the...

M101A2's are the bomb, use the following search in google m101a2 specs site:steelsoldiers.com Read the TM's they are GREAT

A Classic PB, A Classic. Love the Permanent BAN. Now we have scared off the new member :whistle: PB - Golden Eagle does not know what Nanner Pudding is... I am not going there :popcorn: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-up/90203-932-saved-crusher-2.html#post1160000

Welcome, the southern boys rock! I would worry more about the guy with Possum's then the Pig with a 50 caliber rofl

Jeff I appreciate the "Gentle Correction" The camo boys taught me about tough skin when I had to ask "what is nanner puddin" rofl

73 the air hose hook ups are in the truck for the afternoon! Hoping for safe travels back from Florida in the am and recovery at 3D's. The hubs were a little hot coming back from Orlando today.

Zout sorry to hear the engine situation as I know you and 73M worked your butts off last week to get in installed :( Murphy is supposed to follow WM around and should have been in Alabama this week. Maybe he left Murphy in your backyard this spring as I know the trailer was full when he left...

I now have a motto, don't post quickly on SS while working you can look like an idiot :)

Sweet, WE LOVE WRECKERS, Great Job CSM, :grd:

GUILTY: Okay I can look in the book on Wednesday when I get back to the workshop :)

Just picked up the shocks, they have a steel insert that is to small to fit the shock mounts. I am going to try and punch out the insert and see if I can get out. More to come

Looking for the following: 5 Ton Parts 1.) 11x20 NDT 5 Ton Wheels. These are logging tires so bring your old ones 2.) spades 3.) Tow Bar 1" Adapters 5.) Chain 7.) choker cables 1/2 and 3/4 8 foot 8.) torsion bars (complete with bushing or not) New Items 9.) Wrecker Vice and or vice mounting...

Yaaaaaaaaaaaa HOoooooooooooooo I will load up on the firewood!

Just called summit racing and spent an hour on the phone, I ordered 2 western chassis pn wst-55811. They were 106 total. They have a 12 inch compressed to 18.1 travel matches almost dead on. I am picking up tommorrow on the way to Florida.

A spring Rally would be cool. The GA National Fair grounds are awesome as 3dAngus says but I am game for anything!

Time to setup one of your tents Phil :) Sleep well tonight. [thumbzup] The check is in the mail.