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I did see the thread where someone, who really sounded like they knew what they were talking about, mentioned the 6" channel was for the bed.

I did go thru the Expedition Portal link and that did test my ADD. Although most of it pertains to other trucks with much more flex that the LMTV. I did like the way the pivots were made, that solved the containment issue. Unless I missed it I did not see the LMTV in there.

Here is another fly in the Preparation H... A limit strap or cable or something should be in place to keep the camper from going too far UP. I don't think the A arms will limit that travel nor will the air springs.

Besides figuring out which air bag ti use the lateral movement must also be controlled. My thoughts here is to use two or three pivoting A arms that let the camper box move up and down but not forward and back or left to right. I was hoping someone on this forum has done it already.

Yes the bed is super strong and rigid, Now take off the bed and do it again and you will see twist. The question for me is can I take off the 6" channel that sits on top of the frame? Also I'm thinking of using air bags to support the camper and allow flex in the frame when off road.

Well that's interesting, the bed is heavy I think close to 5000 pounds. Because I could not lift it with a 2000 lb chain fall. I don't think the camper will weigh half that. I also would like to soften the ride of the camper which air bags should do.

Agreed it would flex more with added weight.but I don't want to see rippling in the siding .

All fixed it was the wrong cover on the glad hand silly me! Thanks!!!

I'm just starting to build the box for a camper on my LMTV. I removed the flat bed and drove the rear of the LMTV. I see about 1 1/2" of twist. I know some attach the camper box directly to the rails but has anyone attached the box using air bags?

I think you hit it on the head. I did replace the glad hands with disregard for a vent hole. I'll check it out tomorrow morning. thanks

A little more checking and it looks like the rear brakes are responding correctly. I removed the blue caps on the brake aviators and can see them move. There is no way that I can see to check if the front are moving correctly.

I have a '98 LMTV which I just drove 1800 miles without any problems. For the last month I have been cleaning it and painting the interior and exterior. Went to moveit and I can hear some squeaking at the wheels because the brakes are dragging. Although they are not locked up. The truck will...