Recent content by MyothersanM1

Posting the specs for the 22.5X12.25 size rims on my front axle for @Flyboy207 or anyone else interested.

I don't really see why they wouldn't be ambidextrous. The ones you found look like they will clock slightly different. I don't believe that will be a deal breaker though. Also, will the S-cam brackets I used properly fit the newer spiders?

Also, check with Memphis Equipment. They also did, or still do, S-cam conversion on M809-series 5-tons. If so, they may have a new part number(s).

Well, this is a bummer that the spiders have become unattainable. Here's a pic of the original spiders mounted to the axle housing flange. It does not appear that a .050" smaller ID will not hinder their fitment. I guess the other issue now is also locking down the right-hand mirror image version.

I haven't had any issues with mine. I just keep them greased up. My experience as for as driving characteristics have seemed to be near identical to the OEM ends. However, my truck is just a hobby truck and the heaviest load it gets these days is load of parade goers! 😁 Changing out 12 torque...

The two-piece 5-ton OEM rims are a 20" tube-type rim. Most commercial trucks are running 22.5" and 24.5" tubeless rims. Bolt circles, 11.25", are the same. The disc offset, and backspacing are near identical. I put tubeless-type 22.5" X 8.25" rears and 22.5" X 12.25" (4.75" centerline offset)...

Thank you for your interest and comments. I'm glad to be of service. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Love the NATO delineators! Being a USAREUR Veteran stationed near Bremerhaven in Garlstedt mid-'88 to the end of '89, I just had to have them. I was an M1A1 Tank Crewman over there. We had them mounted on aluminum plates with Velcro just below the taillights. The Velcro was so they could be...

I just found your post. It was quite a project, but I converted to dual circuit air brakes; s-cams in the rear, M939-series wedges in the front. It even morphed into outboard brake drums. M809-series (M818 ) Air Brake Retrofit

I have the preset Lipe like the last pic. I just had to remove three shipping/installation bolts and it was ready to go. The TM (9-2320-260-34-1, pg. 4-2) shows your new pressure plate. The release fingers are adjusted via the three nuts in the semi-circular indentations. Text from the TM...

CARC substitute from RAPCO. They have it in rattle can and by the gallon. http://rapcoparts.com/manuals.html Not much bigger than 11.00-20's, but I converted to 12R22.5 tires, Firestone T831, on 22.5 X 8.25 tubeless rims. The rears are still duals. I recently switched to 385/65R22.5's...

I agree. The military tactical support vehicle clause is no longer in effect as they are now in private hands. Historic Vehicle plating per the code sections I cited is really becoming the only alternative. My M818 is titled and registered in CA as we speak. There has never been any threat of...

Exactly how my M818 title and registration was completed back in '09. Unfortunately, the lady who owned the service I used retired and closed the business. By the by...I had the truck VIN verified (REG 31) at the AAA office in Inglewood, CA back then. Easy peasy! I don't know if they are still...

Finally, installed my 12" brass locomotive bell. It joins my Nathan Airchime P3 locomotive horn already installed. My truck has now become quite musical. The winch-top bracket is 6" W x 1.92" H x .20" Thick u-channel cut to 40" cantilevering over the right-side frame. An EMD spacer...

Welcome back, Rick! My condolences on the loss of your wife 😞🙏 I'm glad your recovery from illness has progressed well! 👍 I look forward to doing business with you again.