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Finally got around to mating my MK18A1 to my FPU. Started by disconnecting the MK14 trailer. Once decoupled, I simply drove (carefully) over to new rear. Backing up and inserting dovetail into new trailer was fairly easy. Connecting all of the air, hydraulic and electrical was simple as all are size specific to their mate. Whole process took me about 5 hours or so.
Once hooked up, I crossed my fingers to see if the hydraulics would work on the 18-they did. Everything worked perfect, even the winch. The 18 came with a remote control-plugged it in and that worked as well. Watching that big hook come into position via two stage operation was a delight. This big girl is now looking snappy with her new skirt.
This coming winter I will be installing the new in crate cab along with lots of parts from a pair of MK48 station kits I have. Have 4 new never mounted wheels for the FPU as well along with new tires for the front. Truck will be 383 green when I am finished. This girl will not be working my woods as originally planned. She will spend her days being petted and looked at in volunteer roles for the local VFW's around here.
Enjoy the picks.
Pete
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Once hooked up, I crossed my fingers to see if the hydraulics would work on the 18-they did. Everything worked perfect, even the winch. The 18 came with a remote control-plugged it in and that worked as well. Watching that big hook come into position via two stage operation was a delight. This big girl is now looking snappy with her new skirt.
This coming winter I will be installing the new in crate cab along with lots of parts from a pair of MK48 station kits I have. Have 4 new never mounted wheels for the FPU as well along with new tires for the front. Truck will be 383 green when I am finished. This girl will not be working my woods as originally planned. She will spend her days being petted and looked at in volunteer roles for the local VFW's around here.
Enjoy the picks.
Pete
![IMG_3225.jpg IMG_3225.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/296/296749-52b1335ac296efbef61bc8d57b5e87f0.jpg)
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