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Huntington Beach American Legion Post 133 is requesting the use, preferably, of either a 2 1/2 or 5-ton M-series, FMTV or MTVR 7-ton truck for this year's 4th of July Parade in its namesake city. The trucks are used for Veterans who are not able to march the entire parade route and must be...

Preface: I started this project last year in early January. Due to some design changes and funding issues, it is technically not finished yet as of this posting. The last step, making the winch operational again is still in its final stages. I have researched viable alternatives to the Spicer...

Does anyone know the status of Rick Larsen's on-line store? I am going through a repaint/refresh and am in need of new bumper numbers. His work has always been of the highest quality and incredibly durable.

Huntington Beach, CA, American Legion Post 133 is requesting a third 2 1/2 or 5-ton truck to participate in this year’s 4th of July Parade/Caravan. Pre-staging is at 0800 at a local grocery store parking lot in Huntington Beach. If anyone can make their vehicle available, please PM for more...

I have mulled over the alternatives for replacement transmissions, i.e. 6, 7, 8, 9 or even 10 speed, for my M818, but have run into issues including over length, over width and PTO incompatibility. Some of these problem may be cured, but only after major modification to the drive train. So, I...

I just finished my second replacement of the oil seal on my M818's front axle's front companion flange. However, I am still getting a leak during longer trips when the axle warms up and gear oil flows easier. The leak originates behind the companion flange deflector, obviously from the seal...

I want to convert my front axle to outboard brake drums. My M818 is currently equipped with M939/M939A1 wedge brakes. The simplest route is to convert to the M939A2 hub/drum combination. I am not looking for a functioning CTIS system. I know that the brake spiders, air chambers and shoes are...

I picked up a Delco-Remy 33si alternator, Cummins p/n 3400698, to replace the OEM alternator on my M818. My existing alternator was not failing, but I wanted to be ahead of that game. I have also followed some installs on both M809 and M939-series trucks with the NHC250. I liked the results...

A bit over two and a half years ago I converted the battery box on my M818 to an M915 upgrade battery box. If you missed the thread here it is... https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?148460-M915-Battery-Box-on-M809-series I consider it one the best upgrades I have completed. The upgrade...

I just finished up an install of -10AN supply and -8AN return fuel lines on my M818. It replaces push-lock hose and fittings I installed in 2010. There was nothing wrong with that system I just thought this looked cooler. The braided nylon/steel hose and all the black anodized fitting are Made...

I have never been one for a full cargo cover for a few reasons;1) not easily removable and installed, 2) having to modify one to fit my sectioned out 10' bed and 3) I really want just enough cover to provide shade with the sides fully open. I was using folded 10' X 20' camo netting to 10' X 10'...

Ride (or Drive) To Your Flag at the Los Angeles National Cemetery on 09JUN18 at 1000 hrs. Sorry, for the short notice. This is an inaugural event in conjunction with Flag Day being hosted by the Los Angeles National Cemetery Support Foundation. If you are in the L.A. area please consider...

I took one of my old 20" rims and made a hub/brake drum puller/installer jig that adapts to my floor jack. I cut the rim in half and removed some of the rim lip as to not interfere with the jack. I drilled a 7/8" hole at the bottom center of the rim half. I removed the jack's lifting plate and...

There was nothing wrong with the originals. It was my OCD again :-D. And, my push to make my truck safer for the civilian road. I recently replaced all the torque rods ends, again, no my M818. I replaced them with the "high-speed" heavy duty torque rod ends that are available through Erik's...

I decided to install a coolant filter on my M818. I had a heater which I never use out here in the South of California. I removed it lending to a vast amount of space on the right hand side of the engine compartment. I bought a Lubefiner LWHB4861 Coolant Filter Mounting Base. The forward...

I have been running surplus G177 11.00R20 radials since August of '11. The date codes were 2004, so 12 years old. Great tires with lots of tread, but getting on years. I decided it was time to change them out. However, in doing so I wanted to simplify things and go with a more standard OTR tire...

After seeing too much of my son getting the dog snot beat out of him while riding down our washboard freeways, I swapped out the HMMWV seat base on the passenger side I installed several years back with an M939 springer base. I picked up a good used base locally that only needed a little...

Heads up to all So Cal members, better too early then too late ;), On August 14,2016 the 9th Annual Wounded Warriors Car Show benefiting the SEMPER FI FUND https://semperfifund.org/ will be held in Redondo Beach, CA, at the Performing Arts Center at Aviation and Manhattan Beach Bl's. This is an...

About four years ago I modified and installed an M939-series battery box up grade on my M818. It is a very sturdy, modular design allowing easy access to the batteries. In addition, if you use only two batteries, it lends to more storage space. It did come with some drawbacks including hanging...

I have sold an item and now want to remove the ad from the Parts for Sale forum. However, the edit post icon at the the bottom of the OP no longer exists. This is also problematic when a need arises to edit sale ad content once the ad goes beyond the allotted time period. I have maintained all...