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I don't think that would be an easy method being that the frame is shorter on my truck then the 6x6 has. I do want more wheels on the ground, but also a bit more length to live in also. Currently my box is 16 foot long. I would like to go 20 foot. It would be nice to have some items placed...

Very funny Masspilot. LOL. I'm kicking around a few ideas for the next truck. I am happy with the Military trucks as I have used them through my service and they are easy to fix overall. I may choose a manual transmission on the next one though, just for ease of service and or repair.

Well, I have been kicking around the idea of building a new truck. I think I might just pull the trigger and do it. I would like to build a 6x6 version of what I have now. I have been very happy with what I have built into this current truck, but I am a fabricator at hard and the heart loves to...

I do engine swaps a lot in my world and I can safely say this, "It always seems like a great idea at the start. Then after you get it bolted into place, (which it the easy part), You have to start getting into all of the little things that take a tremendous amount of time to get finished. And it...

I love the post by those who don't even own the truck adding there opinions on "how it should work" Cracks me up!!!!

I replaced my batteries with the Odyssey batts in my truck. They fit into the tray but the lid wont just go back on because the batteries I had purchased also have screw terminals on them. They show that they can be removed but they wouldn't come off on mine and I didn't want to break them as...

Sounds to me that he is saying that the voltage gauge is showing voltage but on the dash has a voltage warning light is aluminated? like driving with a check engine light on in a newer vehicle. I'm I reading you right?

You purchased the Double-alt.com unit and installed it? What wiring mods did you have to do to use his alt? I don't have a problem using it but I do have concerns about dropping it in place of mine and frying something in my truck. I can't risk damaging my truck to try a new product. To risky to...

I purchased the door handles and have them installed. It was simple job and they work great. Dave, I will call you in a few. I will post pics when I get a chance.

Thank you very much!

Superman, I have a question for you. My alt had two connections made to the reg before I took it off. However the rear ring terminal was a very poor connection, please see picture.. I repaired the connection and put it back into place. My truck doesn't have a tach and is your basic 1078 truck...

Todd told me that "they were just shot and that he wouldn't even place them on the balancer, because the machine would not spin them because of the slop. He did say they were close to the military's "allowable" tolerances. But again if there is movement they are a no-go for the spin machine."...

Personally what is also cheap insurance that I haven't heard mentioned here is marking the bolts and then a program of checking the engine to see if they are backing off, and safety wire (all common in other safety critical applications). That is a good practice to get into. I mark all my bolts...

I had my voltage regulator go out on my Niehoff alternator. I have the unit in the shop but can't test the Alt without the regulator. Does anyone have one they will sell me? I'm unable to move my truck until I get this replaced. Pic attached. Thank you and let me know as soon as possible if...

I Also run oil for same reason. However, when it gets really cold out (below 35 deg) I let it warm up a bit more until I drive her. she shifts a little slower with the cold oil. but once it warms up a bit she shifts just fine. I am out in the dunes and sand so I do run her hard most of the time.

I use Todd at East County Drive Shaft in El Cajon Ca. 619-447-3336. He has been building drive shafts for 40 years. He personally builds every one. He has built all my shafts from every trophy truck, pre-runner, jeep, and car I have built and I've never had to replace one. He only uses the best...

FYI for the phase wires C.E.Niehoff uses a RTV(the non smelly kind) to coat the nuts after install. Yes and thanks for pointing that out. I used the correct stuff to recoat all the phase wire nuts.

So last night I took the truck for a drive again. I can't explain the difference of how the truck drives with these new shafts in place! Noises that I thought might be normal are no longer there. I highly recommend getting your drive shafts rebuilt. My shafts were within the tolerances for...

Good afternoon everyone. So I was working on my alternator bracket and decided to remove the alternator all together to see if there was a better way. Well, while I was removing the 24 volt lug the 1/4-20 stud that was corroded snapped right off. It took about 5 foot lbs to snap it off. Glad it...