What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[Andyrv6av8r]

Andy, -the glove box/cup holder is a clean application, do you have the part number/source handy?
Thanks
JC

Sure. It goes in with a little modification to one side, but actually easy.

Just look on a popular auction site for " marine locking glove box drink holder "

 

[MtnSnow]

Nice glove box setup Andyrv6av8r.
Question though...What "modification" needs to be done? To the glove box or the dash or ?

 

[Coffey1]

You have to cut a hole in the dash

 

[todds112]

I removed and reinstalled the engine stop solenoid. Mine was mounted upside down (wires coming out the bottom). The throttle linkage was rubbing on the wires and was starting to wear through. Glad I caught it. Looks like a brand new solenoid.

 

[MtnSnow]

You have to cut a hole in the dash

Nah...You got to be $h1tt1ing me.....Really???

It goes in with a little modification to one side.. <--- What little modification?

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Nah...You got to be $h1tt1ing me.....Really???

It goes in with a little modification to one side.. <--- What little modification?

Yeah the right rear corner needs trimmed and the corner closed in with the trimmed piece and some acetone. ( Thanks Carrie!) It's a simple task. The corner is cut off to avoid hitting the passenger defroster flex duct. I can take more pictures and explain in more detail if needed.

 

[dawico]

Yeah the right rear corner needs trimmed and the corner closed in with the trimmed piece and some acetone. ( Thanks Carrie!) It's a simple task. The corner is cut off to avoid hitting the passenger defroster flex duct. I can take more pictures and explain in more detail if needed.

Sounds simple but if you could just come install one in my truck then I will fully understand.

Very good mod sir.

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Sounds simple but if you could just come install one in my truck then I will fully understand.

Very good mod sir.

All expense paid? I'll start packing...

 

[MtnSnow]

Thank you Andyrv6av8r.

Now that I understand what the modification is I think I will be able to handle it when it arrives.

 

[Gunzy]

I replaced my hood with one of the new ones out of Sierra Army Depot in Herlong, Ca. Not a huge job, but be prepared for spinning nut plates and stripped bolts. I did it for the new insulation as mine was falling apart and my hood was rusting some. I also reinstalled my bridge plate. Now I just need to get my hydraulic tank installed, replace a leaky rear transfer case output seal and mount my HID/IR lights.

 

[0311DAD]

Installed left axle boot,(like wrestling a greased pig). replaced dimmer switch, and installed engine block heater. only to find engine oil in coolant. Guess its time to replace oil cooler and seals.

 

[MtnSnow]

Greg....I think the bridge plate needs different numbers to be correct for the M923/925 trucks. I would think it would be either a #16 (32K lbs) &.or when pulling a max loaded trailer it could be up to a #26 (52k lbs total loaded weight truck & trailer)

 

[rhurey]

Got a piece of canvas for a winter hood. Tired of the cardboard.

Wife was kind enough to sew the edges so they won't fray. Maybe she's warming to the beast.



Thanks to artisan for the magnet idea. Makes re-config easy.

Oh, pretty sure Greg has the weight numbers on the money.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

This was a pecan tree that fell victim to a lightning strike. We're going to make 2 cuts where the branches come together to make a table top. The grain in this area should make for a nice pattern. The rest of the base and top will be firewood. We cut it into smaller pieces in order to navigate through the trees better. I wanted to drag it out whole to save some trips but it wasn't going to happen. Most of the tree was still by the creek when these were taken.

Carlos, this is the tree that was across the creek. I thought long and hard about attempting the crossing with the truck but decided against it. Making the crossing would've been fun but would have definitely resulted in much time and effort recovering the truck lol. We resorted to using about 250' of chains and cables to get it to the proper side. I'll get you some shots like you want when it warms up a bit.

 

[Gunzy]

Greg....I think the bridge plate needs different numbers to be correct for the M923/925 trucks. I would think it would be either a #16 (32K lbs) &.or when pulling a max loaded trailer it could be up to a #26 (52k lbs total loaded weight truck & trailer)

I think my number is right on the money. LOL

 

[MtnSnow]

Well Yes it is for THAT....lol

 

[Bighurt]

I think my number is right on the money. LOL

I keep 42 on my 915...

 

[Powershift]

I realized how much bigger my 5 ton is than a Deuce today, that's what I did! HA HA!

 

[jackson76550]

Theres a bit of size difference...

i peeled the insulation off the firewall to begin some rust repair on the floor....it was not as fun as i thought it would be

 

[MidnightDuramax]

Rhurey JaTonka makes some real nice cold weather fronts for the M939 series. He also has all the hardware to hold it on. I am sure yours does the job just figured I would mention in case you wanted to keep the military look.