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    Tapatalk issue

    Tapatalk had an update yesterday (12/24) that was giving me problems as well on several forums. Shutting down tapatalk and rebooting the phone (iphone 5 w/ 7.0.4 on att) reset something and all is working now without issue. You will likely have to re-login to your forums, but it should work...
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    M105 trailer brakes, elec conversion?

    Get the controller similar to what is shown in post #7, then reroute the hydraulic line to the controller along with adding the correct wiring to the system. The controllers run about the same price as an axle (depending on location). In the long run, its an easier swap. Good luck.
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    Upgrade complete

    Thanks to all that took the time to do the upgrades. I know that it isn't an easy task to keep things updated and running smoothly. It'll take a little time for everyone to get used to the newer system, but, personally, I think everyone will continue to enjoy this site. Thanks again for the...
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    M101A2-A3 Brake Shoes & bearings

    I used some HD wheel bearing grease from the local supply house. They have disk or drum brake versions, IIRC, I use disk for everything; one less container to keep around. HTH
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    MVPA 2012 Alaska Highway Convoy

    The Fairbanks Newsminer ran an article yesterday concerning the Convoy layover in Delta Junction: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Military vehicle convoy stops by Delta Junction to celebrate Alaska Highway There's a few photos available. If I find more, I'll post 'em up. I didn't make it down...
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    MVPA 2012 Alaska Highway Convoy

    I recently received a PDF of the proposed schedule of movement from the Alaska DOT. They've sent it out with the weekly "navigator" email to warn travelers. Best of luck for everyone that is leaving Dawson on Saturday morning and making the drive. Looks like it will be a great run.
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    Fab for grill guard winch? PIX

    I like the looks of that hidden hitch. it'd be similar to the custom fab you are writing about.
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    Fab for grill guard winch? PIX

    That sucks that it won't be high enough to keep your ground clearance. I can see it appearing to loose ground clearance when in all reality, you are loosing some approach angle clearance. The air dam is usually needing modification to accommodate the hitch, therefore, you are not really...
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    Fab for grill guard winch? PIX

    The front hitch should attach to the frame and be compatible with a brush guard attachment. I've yet to see one that won't allow both to be bolted to the framework.
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    Fab for grill guard winch? PIX

    Personally, I wouldn't tie it directly to the brush guard assembly. I'd get a front receiver hitch and put the winch on a removable plate. Another option is to rebuild the brush guard completely to come off a hitch assembly (much stronger IMHO). The pictures show a side bolt and possibly a...
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    MIA Admin

    Congrats! Hope all are doing well!
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    Ham Radio Operators / Steel Soldiers

    I operated the local club station with the g/f and a good handful of the club members. We were on 20m most of the time; but band conditions were horrible. My g/f made the only 3 HF voice contacts on Saturday. I think our total count was 15 contacts; including digital, satellite and voice.
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    GL's larger photos snafu - calling GL...

    I opened the mini browser to a full size browser by clicking the maximize button in the upper right corner and the photos seemed to fit the screen just fine. I am running firefox though, maybe it's allowing me a different choice than IE or one of the other browsers. If I was trying to use that...
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    MVPA 2012 Alaska Highway Convoy

    Keko, You described the Taylor / Top of the World Highway on the Alaska side of Whitehorse. It was the only way to get through to Whitehorse or the Ferry from Alaska until Saturday morning. The main portion of the ALCAN that was still closed until today gets you to Whitehorse from Ft. Nelson...
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    MVPA 2012 Alaska Highway Convoy

    Per the most recent news article, the road is reopened. Single lanes of traffic and a small, 1km, detour with a bailey bridge to get across the river. Construction ongoing; expect delays around Junction 37 at this time.
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    MVPA 2012 Alaska Highway Convoy

    Per local news reports, the stretch from Haines Junction and Destruction Bay is partially reopened. There is a 3 mile stretch with one lane of traffic & pilot car operations. The website posted above will have the most current information concerning road closures & operations. The mud slide...
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    MVPA 2012 Alaska Highway Convoy

    Bump to the top for an important road bulletin..... Heavy rains have washed out two sections of the Alcan Highway in the Yukon Territories. One washout is between Junction 37 & Teslin (heading into Whitehorse) and the other is between Haines Junction & Destruction bay (from Whitehorse towards...
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    M101a2 wheel bearings

    Try this thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/trailers/44524-m101a2-a3-brake-shoes.html#post498667
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    Okay I got the Crown Nut off now what does it take to get the Lunette out? (photos)

    Have you tried using a hi-lift jack as I described in this thread? I tried several other methods and couldn't get it loose; utilized the hi-lift and it popped right out.
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    M101 Inertia Brake Questions

    I routinely haul 350 gallons of water in my M101A2 (~1.5 ton). I've had two bad issues with the brakes, one was an issue in the surge assembly that caused things to lock up; the other was a frozen cable. When the system is properly maintained and checked over, I'd take it over my electric...
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