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Looking for some advice I have a M923a2 and to admit I really haven't used to to much in the last 2 years due to the fact of getting sick and recovery from surgery. Well the truck has around 25K as far as mileage and runs good. And started to die out last year during the fall when I was...

During the virus slow down I decided to upgrade the existing crane on my 5 ton M923a2 with 3500 lb auto crane capacity to a heavier model. Installed a ITM model 2015 crane - picked it up a auction on a government site. Basically rebuilt all the hydraulic cylinders and had to replace the pins...

Just a update to a previous project that started some time ago - reinstalled the Jane Crane from one truck to another - modified the support cables from 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch and added about 2 feet to the A frame itself to gain some additional working height - and after pushing the envelope -...

My speedo wasn't working so I took apart the speedo adapter on the side of the transfer case. I noticed the keyway was broken. I have looked online and haven't been able to fine one yet. Does anyone know where I can just get the keyway.

I was at the Knob Creek machine gun shoot this week end- and a friend made a statement about the MVPA show in Louisville Ky. at the Center in June about how he would like to attend as I would - but when I checked into it - it was available camping area was the asphalt parking lot - no camp fires...

Considering lowering the 5th wheel on a M931a2 to a accomidated a civilian semi trailer, the concern is the the angle of the trailer and the height with low bridges. Starting with changing of the tires- at present the original 49in singles are installed but lowering the height of the 5th wheel...

I recently pulled th 12 volt crane from my m35 and sold the truck and reinstalled the crane on one of my m923a2. With the crane installed, I was pondering about installation of a 12 volt, 160 amp alternator- so what other than adding a second pulley from the existing generater ( welded to...

Picked up a couple of MRAP bumpers and still have a few left, and I was just wondering if anybody has ever seen one mounted on any other truck- other that what is was designed and designated for, or perhaps even mounted on a 5 ton truck - of which have been contemplating on installing one of my...

Looking in all the right spots and found another nook for storage, I haven't seen anybody else with this design or installed concept on a 2 1/2 to truck before, this is what I came up with. :roll:

I was looking through the threads and I couldn't find anything on a bumper mounted spare, so my M109 at one time had one mounted at one time, but the decision was made to utilize to space more effectively and mount 2) 1200 amp truck batteries and a generator in it's place within a protective...

I have been toying with the idea of mounting a rear bumper tire mount to rear of one of my trucks, never have enough spares. Well a bunch of us were talking about the larger 46 inch tires ( which most of us have mounted on our trucks) and who was going to take a spare tire ( a job in its sell)...

I was looking to maxamize the storage on my M109, looking for any nook and crany to be utilized for future storage of needed supplies, with additional storage of poles, tarps or anything that will fit. After a lot of thought, a failed attempt and reconstruction - now with a redesigned and viable...

MMVA (Midwest Military Vehicle Association) will have its annual meeting on January 29th at the Bunker/VFW in Waterford Wisc. starting at 1200 with lunch and meeting at 1300 Hrs. So all of you Military Vehicle owners in the area looking to or thinking about joining a great club with lots of...

I have checked the past threads on this but couldn't find anything that would meet the functional and practical application that I was looking for- so I decided to take a stab at it - and this is what I came up with.

Couple of pics, when I get bored and have nothing as far as work- with lots of time on my hands of latley, and work is slow and very slow. And I like to work on projects- but unfortunately nobodys around to help most of the time. Hence, what to build to make my life easier with a limited...

I have and will be stripping down m35 and m109 for parts and hauling them to the Iola show, if you need front or rear axles, springs, tires, engine hoods, radiators, transfer cases- well you know what you need or want - PM me

Enclosed are the requested pics of last weeks project ( I have to rotate the bracket 90 degrees to prevent light blockage). Like all projects as soon as your done - you have to stand back and admire your work, and figure out on how to improve what you did befor the paint dries. :roll:

I had some spare time on my hands last week end, and was tired of putting the tow bar in the truck everytime- and figured it was time get creative with a fuctional and secured tow bar holder that would still work with my winch, and this is what I came up with.

Members wanted to static display on May 16th Armed Forces Day in Mount Prospect, Illinois at 6 PM till 9PM at the corner of Routes 83 and 14, in the train station parking lot. Members for the local VFW post will start the event at 7PM with a opening ceremony, any and all members and vehicles...

Striping down parts trucks and have a lot of extra parts for sale- Vehicles are located in the McHenry area - complete axles with tires, cabs, hoods, fenders, doors, bodies ect.