M923A2 "Recovery Possibilities" Chicago to Southern IL -- April 14/15 2015

[Razzabby]

Looking for possible recovery assistance if needed.

I will be driving my 1991 BMY M923A2 from Kankakee/Bradley IL to southern IL (Marion) area on April 14 or 15th.

Truck runs and drive AWESOME but you never know.

Thanks for reading.

 

[Postman515]

I'm over in Western Illinois. Near Quincy. You'll probably be going through Springfield.

 

[marchplumber]

Located in the Peoria area with storage space and tools.

 

[Razzabby]

Hey thanks for the replies guys.
kinda new to this Thread/Post thing so bare with me please.
Thanks again have a great weekend.

Barry

 

[marchplumber]

Welcome aboard!! There are more Illinois guyz on here that haven't piped up yet. This is a great site with a wealth of information and some really awesome people!! Congrats on the truck! Got any pics? We like pics! LOL Operators manual will be "your friend" LOL The recovery will be an adventure, no matter how it goes. Hope it is smooth and safe. Keep us informed.

 

[ryan77]

Im 40 miles northwest of Chicago if u need help!

 

[jrosbo]

I'm 33 miles east of Effingham. I have to work both evenings. But I'll be around in the mornings. Email me if you need help.

 

[tractors0130]

I'm about 20 miles away from Kankakee, PM me if you have questions. You buying from Alexander Lifts?

 

[Razzabby]

Ready to go

Well she's all packed up and ready to go.... I HOPE

Thanks again to EVERYONE on here willing to help.

I would load some pics but....... CANT FIGURE OUT HOW TO.... AAARRRRRR

 

[marchplumber]

There a thread that walks ya through it......do a quick search......should come up. God's speed and grace be with ya!

 

[Razzabby]

 

[kblazer87]

Nice looking truck. You on the road yet? Good luck on the trip.

 

[Razzabby]

everything seems to be good after one hour
looks like I'll even be able to give her a bath on the way home little bitter rain in southern Illinois

 

[FloridaAKM]

Good looking truck, everthing looks good except for that last picture. I hope you have a harness to hold you in the seat.

Welcome aboard & good luck with your recovery to home. Drive safely!

 

[Razzabby]

275 miles in 5 hrs 15 minutes.
I made it....
The drive was not near as hard as I thought it would be

 

[marchplumber]

275 miles in 5 hrs 15 minutes.
I made it....
The drive was not near as hard as I thought it would be

I always try to be grateful when Mr.Murphy looks the other way!! Glad you were able to enjoy the adventure.

 

[Carlo]

Good looking truck. Glad you had no issues.

 

[6x6guy]

Pretest and the check the levels - all of them including axles and and don't for get tire pressure-
just got back from Knob creek in Kentucky for the gun shoot 400 miles on way with my M923a2 and m798 bolster trailer with shelter mount on it.
Just bring the right tool and supplies.