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Yes, exactly like that. Ok, thank you, that answers my question. Will scrap this idea and leave the axles / suspension alone except for high speed gearing and lockers. I don't want more headaches. Will look into nicer shocks though.

Is there a shock that is known to work well with the FMTV? Have not researched this at all yet.

This is exactly what we want to avoid LOL. Lot's of engineering = lots of potential for problems. There is a lot of engineering going into the camper but I want to keep potential for problems with the truck itself to a minimum. It it completely confirmed the Caiman suspension is not more or...

True. Not trying to be argumentative, just playing devils advocate here. Oshkosh and BAE both made a big hoopla about how independent suspension gives a way better ride offroad for MRAPs. Oshkosh sells their TAK-4 suspension for fire trucks and a lot of fire depts swear it's a huge ride quality...

This seems like a huge improvement, not that I plan to do a rally race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYvxPM21YJY Comparison testing of a Active Shock Semi Active equipped FMTV and a stock FMTV

Again I'm no expert on this, I just know that everyone I could find who has experience operating a heavy truck offroad on air suspension says not to do it. I wish they were wrong because it sounds a lot cheaper and easier to source than an independent suspension swap. We are building something...

The cab rides fairly nicely, but the camper on the back does not have that benefit. The truck will have a pass through and my kids will be riding in the back camper section. A smoother ride is also good for the overall longevity of the camper and the appliances inside. I already looked into air...

Is it possible to convert a M1083A1R 6x6 to independent suspension by swapping the axles from a Caiman II? I'm not at all an expert on axles or suspension by any means, but from what I've read it seems like the Caiman has pretty much the same frame as an MTV. There was some limited discussion...