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  1. swiss

    My axle fell off on the way home!

    1.) First we must say welcome to Steel Soldiers alabamafrog:beer: This is the greatest hobby and group of people you will interact with. 2.) You have embarked on a long journey down the Green Iron road. This journey will have bumps, misdirection, long nights and cold days. That being said...
  2. swiss

    No Longer a Parasite

    We love nice M1009's in Georgia, as others have said very motivational and exceptional work. Great Job!
  3. swiss

    Diy rock sliders

    Very nice and functional sliders :) On the list and waiting for M1009 parts!
  4. swiss

    Has anyone?

    That is pretty cool :grd:
  5. swiss

    "Pay it forward"

    Warthog for President Now that Warthog is a Mod :beer: I vote Warthog for President. First Law Change In Office, Tax deduction for the price paid on all Military Equipment saved and bought by Steel Solders members
  6. swiss

    wrecker in Sparta go for???

    I saw one of the wreckers at roughly 8600, think it was an M816.
  7. swiss

    What have you learned from the TM Today

    There are some very good threads in each of the forums such as what have you done to your xxx today. These are enjoyable to read to get ideas and many times motivation to :grd: I have not seen this thread yet and thought it may be another enjoyable and educational thread. So since the TM...
  8. swiss

    Disabling air brakes on m105a2 for recovery

    Okay after reading the TM for the 2nd time today on the plane, these operational ranges are definately not in TM 9-2330-213-14&P. The TM is good for how to install and remove. This is Great Stuff, thank you Quickfarm [thumbzup] So the old adage that "Everything is in the TM" may not always...
  9. swiss

    Disabling air brakes on m105a2 for recovery

    Silverstate BINGO, that is what I was looking for. Looking at your July recovery you did not have airbrakes on your truck did you? If not then you are validating my concern. Airbrakes are new to me for some of you that are looking at this as a stupid question, but I am sure that I will...
  10. swiss

    M1009 slant back top

    My plan is for a roll bar over the back passenger seat. Then my local boat canvas guy is going to make a canvas top out of sunbrella that snaps to the metal roof and goes back over the roll bar and slants down to the back. The idea is snaps all around and the roll bar allows for passengers in...
  11. swiss

    Disabling air brakes on m105a2 for recovery

    Yes I have the TM and have been reading. Reading they don't always click in my brain always the first time. GimpyRob. Understood on backing off the shoes from the drum as necessary!
  12. swiss

    Disabling air brakes on m105a2 for recovery

    Fine gentlemen of steel soldiers! That was what I was hoping, I did not think the air reservoir on the trailer could hold enough air pressure to lock up the brakes. Thanks for posting answers to sometimes ignorant questions :beer: Steven
  13. swiss

    Disabling air brakes on m105a2 for recovery

    Reading about a recent fire from another recovery I was wondering if there is a way to disable the air brakes temporarily when towing without an air brake enabled tow vehicle. The trailer will be empty during this time. Is this necessary? It seems there are some safety features built into...
  14. swiss

    M105A2 recovery - Redstone Arsenal

    Patracy great list of recovery items, I have to head to Redstone in the next 10 days for a 105. How was your experiance with the GL group? Any tips or tricks that you learned? Thanks Steve
  15. swiss

    Trailer Identification 7x9

    3D Read you loud and clear and 10-4. Thanks for clarifying. Remember it was not an auction conversation it was just trailer specs: lol Steve
  16. swiss

    Trailer Identification 7x9

    3D we really were not talking about an auction in this thread were we?? We were talking about a trailer and the specs. I did not get one but armed with some additional knowledge I probably would have. :( I guess being a newbie I would like to clarify the rules, so if we dont reference an...
  17. swiss

    Trailer Identification 7x9

    3D Angus thank you for all the data, looks like a nice trailer. I am now an informed soldier :) Got your data Ron, Thanks!
  18. swiss

    Trailer Identification 7x9

    Thank you Ron I will do some searching. You are probably within 10 miles of me in North East Georgia, we need to talk wreckers one day :0 I sent you a PM. Steve
  19. swiss

    Trailer Identification 7x9

    Where do the dollars go on these purchases, anybody know? General Fund/DOD/etc.????
  20. swiss

    Trailer Identification 7x9

    Please do bid, it will help drive up prices and lower our taxes :D
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