What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[sigo]

Great mod. Did you fab those boxes, or are they something you purchased? I like the rails with tiedown points on top of the boxes.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

I bought them. They are made of 1/8" aluminum. They are the perfect dimensions to fill that spot. One would also fit nicely between the frame rails too. I didn't paint the inside because I'll get them Rhino-lined after I finish. Information and pictures below:

Oshkosh Corporation, Accessories Stowage Box, P/N 3899299 End Use: Oshkosh MRAP All Terrain Vehicle M-ATV, Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
NSN 2540-01-589-6329

 

[Another Ahab]

I bought them. They are made of 1/8" aluminum. They are the perfect dimensions to fill that spot. One would also fit nicely between the frame rails too. I didn't paint the inside because I'll get them Rhino-lined after I finish. Information and pictures below:

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I like the storage "tray" detail on the lid/top:

- A few bungees criss-crossed across the top of that, and you got additional storage (like for tarps. or a work-mat, that kind of thing).

That's pretty slick.

 

[74M35A2]

Swapped out the electric engine oil pressure gauge for a mil spec mechanical one. VAST improvement in resolution and accuracy. Bought gauge on eBay, but was $70. Thread in 5T Mod section:

 

[Another Ahab]

]Swapped out the electric engine oil pressure gauge[/COLOR] for a mil spec mechanical one. VAST improvement in resolution and accuracy. Bought gauge on eBay, but was $70. Thread in 5T Mod section:


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Your dash is in good shape; clear glass on the gauges, all the gauge ID lettering in place and readable.

A lucky purchase, or have you been working at all that?

 

[rhurey]

Not this week, but mounted the tow bar under the bed. Held in place by friction, don't seem to need to drill the frame.

 

[74M35A2]

Your dash is in good shape; clear glass on the gauges, all the gauge ID lettering in place and readable.

A lucky purchase, or have you been working at all that?

Mostly as received. Only thing I did was rubbed the lenses with 3M lens polish, but a few are still hazy. Night shot, cold start, idle:

 

[HanksDeuce]

Not this week, but mounted the tow bar under the bed. Held in place by friction, don't seem to need to drill the frame.

No safety chain of some sort?

 

[Another Ahab]

Mostly as received. Only thing I did was rubbed the lenses with 3M lens polish, but a few are still hazy. Night shot, cold start, idle:

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It all looks real good; nice work.

 

[rhurey]

No safety chain of some sort?

The most they can move if the friction fails is about 2". The U-bolts will have to break for the bars to actually be able to come out. The angle iron is long enough that it can't be pulled through either side while attached to the bar parts, and the collars prevent the bars from sliding through the ends of the U-Bolts unless the bolts break or are removed. So friction and size.

 

[srodocker]

Nice towbar setup. Only thing I dislike is could scratch up a really nice towbar.

 

[Snowtiger]

Picked up a 2 year supply of filters and 2 spare belts (only one style of belt that I need but when you get a 60-70 percent discount take advantage of it). All that's left is a couple of air filters and the rebuild kit upper and lower for my air system. Still stumbling on my oils, after reading on oils its mind boggling all the opinions. So many valid points and personal experiences that help eliminate and decide. This truck has been a pleasure to own and operate I wish they built new trucks like this, odd how were supposed to be in the improved technology era but our vehicles are like BIC lighters these days lol.

 

[General Hood]

Picked up a 2 year supply of filters and 2 spare belts (only one style of belt that I need but when you get a 60-70 percent discount take advantage of it). All that's left is a couple of air filters and the rebuild kit upper and lower for my air system. Still stumbling on my oils, after reading on oils its mind boggling all the opinions. So many valid points and personal experiences that help eliminate and decide. This truck has been a pleasure to own and operate I wish they built new trucks like this, odd how were supposed to be in the improved technology era but our vehicles are like BIC lighters these days lol.

That's a deep discount, not found every day! I'm ecstatic to get a 10% military or senior discount

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

Picked up a 2 year supply of filters and 2 spare belts (only one style of belt that I need but when you get a 60-70 percent discount take advantage of it). All that's left is a couple of air filters and the rebuild kit upper and lower for my air system. Still stumbling on my oils, after reading on oils its mind boggling all the opinions. So many valid points and personal experiences that help eliminate and decide. This truck has been a pleasure to own and operate I wish they built new trucks like this, odd how were supposed to be in the improved technology era but our vehicles are like BIC lighters these days lol.

Gotta love the 8.3 with its single serpentine belt

 

[Coffey1]

Until it breaks and it's Sunday at 7pm and 20 miles from any parts store and have no spare.

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

Until it breaks and it's Sunday at 7pm and 20 miles from any parts store and have no spare.

Well that's why you always carry a spare

 

[brasco]

Installed Fire Extinguisher in M931A2

I installed a fire extinguisher in my M931A2. The mounting location is the same as the bracket on my M923A2 when I bought it. The bracket itself is different than the USGI unit.



The extinguisher in a 5lb Amerex Purple K unit. The unit itself weights about 10lbs. It appears to fit well in the location shown. I'll probably add this to my other trucks too.

 

[Rmtaunton]

Got her home ! 711 miles

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

I installed a fire extinguisher in my M931A2. The mounting location is the same as the bracket on my M923A2 when I bought it. The bracket itself is different than the USGI unit.

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The extinguisher in a 5lb Amerex Purple K unit. The unit itself weights about 10lbs. It appears to fit well in the location shown. I'll probably add this to my other trucks too.

Nice I picked up an extinguisher recently.. Probably about the same size as yours. Just need to mount it (mine apparently never had one.) Seems like it fits pretty well where you put it. I might do that as well. After that I just need to find a good way to store my first aid kit, emergency triangle case, and reflective vest inside the cab.

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

Got her home ! 711 miles View attachment 578655

Congrats dude! Glad you made it home safely with your new toy Have you named it yet?