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    How do you load trailers on to a car trailer without GL help?

    I use a winch that hooks to front of my trailer, facing to the rear. Been used for 3 CUCVs and one M101A2 (until forklift showed up I didn't know existed to load trailer onto trailer). Works like a champ. Leave tongue support folded and simply pull trailer/Generator up on trailer. Use...
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    Steerable Trailers?

    WOW Now that was very impressive
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    Issues with CUCV ( electrical/ starter alternator)

    Totally understand the need it up and running now. Recommend you do it when you can. Not only will you save $$ by doing things yourself, but you learn a lot about the truck and systems at the same time. Plus the pride that comes with a completed job you did yourself.
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    glow plug blowout

    Tell them the next time you see them taking pictures and giving you crap that since you don't feel the "love" you plan on getting a 5 ton truck to help with your depression ! That made me laugh out loud.!!
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    Protect the Oak. M989A1

    If the side panels could actually hold back some weight I would use it to haul gravel. Adding a side dump bucket with hydraulics would make a heavy trailer even more so. The truck hitch can handle only so much. Its funny you mentioned the water because I had already thought of a pool, but...
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    Steerable Trailers?

    No clue. Why the A1 Instead of a totally new number since they are two completely different trailers? Nice Deere. I have a 5 series myself. Now Im gonna have to get one of those trailers. Looks to be a lot more useful.
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    Protect the Oak. M989A1

    Forgot. One gallon did two good coats with plenty left for touch ups. Used roller on all of it.
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    Protect the Oak. M989A1

    This is what I used. Stuff is like concrete when it's fully dried. I used Sherman Williams because at every Home Depot store, the paint guys were Idiots. Even when showing them a picture with codes and a label and telling them step by step how to find it, they just couldn't grasp it. SW...
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    M101A1 project for a JKU

    Good score. Great trailer and you can't beat the prices. You have a straight shot to Texarkana at least. Almost a 5 hour drive for me down there. I just finished redoing my M101A2. Absolutely love it. Keep us updated!
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    Steerable Trailers?

    The M989A1 tows great with my 5 tons. Backing it up is totally different!! I always prided myself as fairly skilled when backing up a trailer. The M989A1 wins every time. I cannot back that thing up more than 5 feet before it wins. Locking the pin wouldn't help me as I'm not in a huge...
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    2 HEMTTS slipped through the cracks today and were sold at auction

    What truck did you get?? GP/GL couldn't touch that speed. Im still waiting on a title for my M101A2 from sept.
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    2 HEMTTS slipped through the cracks today and were sold at auction

    Yea $1500 was my max My jaw hit the floor when I saw the final price.
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    2 HEMTTS slipped through the cracks today and were sold at auction

    Good! I didn't have time for the three hour drive down to inspect it. Thanks!!
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    Issues with CUCV ( electrical/ starter alternator)

    Hopefully you kept the original alternator That can be rebuilt I would suggest a heavy dose of reading threads and TMs and basic tool investment. Never to late to learn. Most shops (some owners even) don't understand the 12/24 electrical system and can sometimes make things worse.
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    Protect the Oak. M989A1

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    What is it and why did it smoke.

    Was wondering how long it would be before that was thrown back. I was looking for a connector that didn't exist in new form. You sent me one and I thanked you ecstatically for it. This was after hours and hours of searching. That had NOTHING to do with the TMs. I already knew what the part...
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    CUCV Wobble Wobble

    Do a search for Death Wobble. You will get tons of info on the cause and how to fix it.
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    What is it and why did it smoke.

    I was trying to show him that instead of not looking up anything on his own to do some homework and actually look at the manual. I will use every tool/resource available and if I still can't find an answer, THEN I will ask in the forums. Others simply don't and just ask here when all they...
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Well.......?? What did Santa bring??!!
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    Leveling M1101 Trailer to M1009 CUCV

    Of course the easiest way to level it would be to install a set of CUCV wheels and tires. A lot of fort hoods sold with that very setup a few weeks back. No it's not as intended, but looks a lot better than a heavy nose low profile or tons of steel hanging on the bumper.
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