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@DutchmanZ Sorry I'm 10 months late in seeing your post. Your truck looks great, and it is satisfying to get the the can mounted on there!
Please forgive me, as I certainly do not intend to step on any toes; I just want everyone to have the best experience, or most convenient use of their...
It’d be best if you could post the names and part numbers for the speedometer adapter oil seal instead of the eBay link as that eBay link will not last “forever”.
Also, I want to replace my injection pump oil lines too, but how in the world did you get wrenches on them without removing the pump...
I've had a slipping belt on the original alternator, when I ran it at full load (~50+ Amps). Removing my 12V alternator to get both belts back in stock configuration on the 24V alternator resolved the belt slipping for me...
Hey, those both look like equally good options!
I'm just going to attach pictures and links here since Amazon links are allowed :)
Prothane 19-1318
https://www.amazon.com/Prothane-19-1318-BL-Black-Cone-Steps/dp/B000NSMXOK
Energy Suspension 9.9103...
On my M35A2 I put those rubber bump stops on the bumperetts so they wouldn't interfere or rub on the cargo cover. I *REALLY* like having them. They are one of my favorite practical mods. (I believe they're also used as rear cab supports.)...
I've found when (and thus it is my opinion) that brake fluid, DOT 5 at least, tends to spread out more sideways on the tire sidewall, or even climb the rubber a bit while gear oil will just run straight down like that. I serviced all my axles on my deuce and within 1 year I had to re-do all 4...
My truck sometimes will puff like a train out of the "slobber tube" too. I used to worry about it more than I do now thanks to comments like Gimpy's above, and the truck continues to run very well. What has been recommended before, and I highly endorse too, is to put a longer tube on the bottom...
Torquewrench, you are very industrious. It's difficult to put on a hard top alone! I bribed a friend with food (that my mother cooked, hah!).
wnfred, sorry about the collision, that'd make me sick wondering what other hidden problems I may encounter down the road now. How did your torque rods...
Ya even rolled the cargo cover the correct way! +1!
Looks great!
Also, I'm a fan of the spare fuel can look. I think MVs look good with one. (Some look good even with more if done right)
Looks very nice!
How do you handle driving your truck to Lodi? Do you have more than a regular driver license? (I've read California requires a greater licensing for 3-axle rigs, even if your license is perfectly fine in the state you're from.)
I, uh, I'm adding removable surplus pads to the troop seats. And so can you:
http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/us-gi-issue-seat-cushion.html
More detailed info:
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?167360-Valence-s-1972-M35A2&p=2043283&viewfull=1#post2043283
I forgot to post about last month when I converted my rear shackles to the captured "safety-pin" style like the front.
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?167360-Valence-s-1972-M35A2&p=2016035&viewfull=1#post2016035
I wanted the rear shackles to be as easy to take on/off as the front...
Since you don't have any need for the empty wheel wells on the trailer bed, before you raptor line it, I'd recommend cutting out the wheel wells and making it flat. You'd probably want to add supports under that section too. Then some grinding and touch up paint. Over simplifying the work...
It looks pretty good for sure! However, it appears to be on inside out and possibly backwards (I can't tell from the pictures). The vents at the top of the end curtains should have the protrusion outside of the cargo cover. Picture a hard rain running down the cargo cover, the proper way will...
I mounted two 24" Ibis Tek light bars, but I'm still working on the wiring:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?125231-Ibis-Tek-Light-Bar-Install&p=2018848&viewfull=1#post2018848
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