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You are making me jealous; my truck is still in winter hibernation.....can't wait to get her back. Mid April......

With radials and power steering, toe in should be close to zero. You might want to check that. I use the "pvc pipes slide into each other" method on the front and rear of the front tires.

If you have worked on cars before, it is easy to underestimate exactly how heavy the Deuce is in comparison. Axle stands are great but even on asphalt I recommend to use 6x6 cribbing (6x6 lumber cut into 2 ft or suitable length pieces) to either underlay the axle stands or build a support to the...

It would be nice if it was splined and removeable, alas, it isn't. One piece shaft. There is really no way around cutting and welding (preferable: cut and have it splined to fit a u-joint) if you want to replace the steering column/shaft. Here is a post that specifically deals with shortening...

Here is the definitive guide on unloading a Deuce ;-) Make sure you have a suitable tree.

Nothing says "I am so excited!" more than ordering parts even before the truck shows up at home! ;-) Glad you found one that appears to be a good one. Let's hope it turns out to be even better than expected!

Way back when, in a different life, I drove the MAN 8x8 in an older variant, V8 diesel with a ZF semi-automatic transmission. Man, that thing was an offroad beast. So easy to drive, full air lockers and power divider locks on all axles. Unstoppable. Palfinger knuckleboom behind the cab. Mind...

Do you want to bob it or run a single rear axle? One requires the frame to be cut, the other doesn't. Just curious.

@Rusty Stud Based on my own painful experience, I need to revert to what an engineer/heavy equipment tech always tells me when I marvel at fabrication and improvements and loudly think about what would be cool to do. He says "Do not build/engineer something that already exists and is readily...

All I can say is "wow". Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

@derpschitz Looks like a score! Quite the shakedown cruise as well. Ugly things would raise their heads on a long trip like that. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

@kendelrio What a journey! Thank you for sharing and tons of fun enjoying your pretty 5ton! Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

I feel we need a bookie.....taking bets on the first startup, anyone? ;-)

I have a w/w and that latch is more trouble than it is worth, IMHO. The clutch is highly unlikely to move on its own and the latch is a radiator killer if you ever forget about it when leaning the rad forward for removal. Operating the latch requires fingers in the space between grille and winch...

I second using a civilian alternator as per the threads on this site. Did it and never looked back. The military ones are ancient, huge and expensive. A good shop that does starters and alternators can rebuild them. If your military alternator is a reasonably modern one, the regulator is in...

Hmmmm........must....install.... locker......... It's all apart. Now is the time!! ;-)

Your truck will be as good as depot overhauled when it is back together, Very , very nice job!

Wow. 5k. That would have been a "parts truck" a while back. Proud price for the amount of work and parts it needs in order to be more than a farm implement. If you are looking for a serious project, the base truck needs to be way cheaper. If you are looking for a truck to maintain and enjoy, it...

It is 1-5 in low ( although 1 is really slow,; start in 2), then high 4-5. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

I do not know enough about the hydraulic cylinder setup to see whether it would be a problem, but where I am a vehicle would not be road legal if the steering function cannot be maintained when the power plant dies. I know - even with conventional power steering the steering box ratio will make...