M923 Battery Relocation Idea

[machinist75]

I have an idea for relocating the batteries on my M923. I am wondering if the battery boxes off an older m813 would fit on top of the rear tool box. There's about a thirteen inch gab between the top of the box and the bottom of the bed. Might have to move that side marker light back a few inches, and move the jerry can holder to the mudflap nearest the toolbox. So if someone happens to have a m813 sitting next to a m923 and can lay a tape measure to it I would be greatly appreciative.

 

[machinist75]

Come on! Someone has to have some input.

 

[Alexsha]

Use the battery box from a m915/m916/m920. Pretty much bolts in place of the rear storage box and has steps to get in the bed easier. There's a thread on it here:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...Battery-relocation-and-custom-battery-box-mod

 

[machinist75]

Yeah I've seen that one. Bret had a good idea. Just trying out another option cause there dosnt seem to be a lot of the 915/916 trucks being scrapped out and readily available.

 

[Vintage iron]

You can fit four car batteries in the stock M939 series box under the passenger door. I have done it to Three trucks now.

 

[bjsmith]

I put mine in the tool box but I have larger box in bed to store things.

 

[Tornadogt]

I have some 813 trucks and a M923a2 here, I'll take some measurements tomorrow and some photos if it helps... From what I understand you want to just put the Batteries on top of the current side box on the 923? It looks like it would fit but I think you would have to make a new top for the 813 battery boxes.

 

[machinist75]

I have some 813 trucks and a M923a2 here, I'll take some measurements tomorrow and some photos if it helps... From what I understand you want to just put the Batteries on top of the current side box on the 923? It looks like it would fit but I think you would have to make a new top for the 813 battery boxes.

Thats it. I was thinking I would have to rework something, but the batteries would slide in and out and be secure.

 

[Artisan]

If "someone" made a sturdy pull out battery holder for that area they
would have a hit. I would venture to suggest just two Sears B-14
batteries and maybe an AMMO CAN or two next to the batteries for more tools.

I just have not been there, yet, to make it. I got sidetracked and bought an M916 and it
dwarfs my 5Ton but were almost done cherrying out the M916
and I have been eyeballin' the 5TON...that might be a good place to
start, again, on it.

Motorhome pull out bearing slides will do the trick nice I bet.

 

[machinist75]

I was thinking of using the m813 boxes as a starting point. Not sure as to what mods I need to make until I get one I front of me.

 

[Artisan]

Give it a bit, I bet ya "Those Military Guys" are all ready on it....