M818 w/M105 bed swap question

[Pappa-G]

So I've got about all of my parts rounded up for my single rear axeled fith wheelless 105 boxed 818. Just need rims for the 16x20's and get the springs to Michigan.
The question is this, do I keep the spare rack and tool box and just have the 105 box spaced behind the spare / tool box or pitch that stuff, put the box directly behind the cab and knock 2 foot of the frame off? I kind of like the look of the bed aginst the cab but is fuel tank access a problem on the drivers side? And what good is a bed if its full of your spare tire?

Thanks ~ Pappa-G

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Id keep the tool box and Spare. Less work , looks beefy. You get to keep the pintle and air hook ups and dont have to chop anyhting. (My opinion)

P.S. A member of our club bobs them using 818's. Theres some good pictures in one of the CMVPA threads - Jay

 

[dm22630]

Here is what an 818 can look like!

 

[dm22630]

More options....

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Gonna make me put a Duece bed on mine...

 

[muddog]

Now thats some sweet looking 5 tons.

 

[Chevytruck]

ooh tonka Truck... must be one of those rare editions

 

[area52]

DM22630 - are those your 5 tons? or whos?

they look saaaweeeet!!!

 

[dm22630]

DM22630 - are those your 5 tons? or whos?

they look saaaweeeet!!!

I WISH!!!!!!

I saw them on eBay & saved the pics

I do think my 818 is going to be transformed into a Tonka Truck though.... You dont even have to move the axles!

 

[Pappa-G]

Ok so back to the question, bed aginst the cab or keep the tool box and spare tire rack? The bobed picture has a diamond plate bumper covering the frame rails. A fellow could mount a swing out spare rack there...hmmmm or a small swing out crane. options options ... opinions?

 

[mudguppy]

mount the tire in the bed and use the swing-out crane for lifts and for tire changes.