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I cannot un-see that image in my head. :poop:

Went on a backroads drive for a couple of hours. I live in a beautiful area when the weather is nice! I arrived at the end of a road and the only way to turn around was to use a guy's driveway. I decided to be polite and ask permission, rather than just backing into his driveway (the guy was...

Behr. Goes on easy, looks good, water cleanup. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

This post also has a few tips. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/brake-frustrations.198123/ Can't hurt to remove the splash plate of the MC lid and also check with a flashlight that there is a vigorous stream of brake fluid returning to the MC when the brake pedal is released. Should see...

I second what Elk said...time to pull the HH off and see what you find. Also time to change the three Orings and never touch the thing again (hopefully). Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

I found that just tightening the two piece rim did not seal the beads sufficiently to allow the tire to inflate. Mind you, I am using the Canadian two-piece rims that look very much like the A3 rims, but there is no additional "insert" in addition to the two rim pieces. Maybe that is a...

Um...hose runs from air supply to the wiper control valve in the dash and then to the wipers. What you cut after that dash valve doesn't matter, as long as you leave the dash valve closed.

@HDN Looking good! I just did my two piece rims. I used a 3/4 Milwaukee impact to spin the nuts off. They were on tight. I suppose you will be using new O-rings as well. How do you plan on sealing the beads for re-inflation?

You better ask in the 5ton forum!

Nice!

The front end geometry is set up for bias ply tires. You will want to first measure (and, if needed, adjust) toe-in. Typically, with bias ply, toe in is set at 1/4 inch toe in. You will want to turn that to zero. Then road test and see whether manners improved. If it is better, but still bad...

I see you are in AK; we have some members from there and it would be cool if they could chime in regarding going prices and availability. What do you plan to do with the truck? If I wanted one as a trail rig, I would be more concerned about drivetrain and brake reliability; less concerned about...

That ought to settle the frame debate. It is a long wheelbase version frame from the factory. These came with water purification units and I think also workshop bodies on them. Yours with just a bed (and a crane) must be a speedster, compared to the same truck lugging around a 7000-something...

I would say that the sale price at a commercial repair/refurbishing business reflects their business model. On top of purchasing, transporting and storing, they have to pay for every second someone looks at, inspects or works on this truck, and all the parts - and make a profit at the end. That...

Apologies to all paint professionals, but I believe that you are overthinking this. I paint my truck with Behr and I realize that, when the truck was in service, it was painted with a mop. Anything I do is a vast improvement. I use a cheap small hvlp gun and a 5 gallon air compressor. I thin...

@Danspomer Clever move to leverage wifey's stuck car to solicit support for the Deruce! That's an expert, right there! :-) Poor little Crosstrek doesn't have X-mode (and probably smooth tires, too).

I think the concept for this truck is right (as evidenced by actual military use of the M36 frame with a short bed and crane). A knuckleboom is one of those things that you don't really know what you would need it for, until you get one. Then you won't be able to figure out how you could live...

@J-Rod as others have said, you need to drive a Deuce before you go any further. I like mine, but there is a big difference between driving one because you feel like it and driving one because you have to (because it is your tow vehicle). I get seat time in modern Internationals and Kenworths...

No...but a pic of that data plate might....does it say M35 or M36? The frame has the number stamped into it near the driver side front spring hanger. Does it match the number on the data plate in the cab? If not, the whole cab might have been swapped... Also, was the frame cut and lengthened...

The Palfinger PK5800 came on the cargo variant of the STEYR-based Heavy Logistics Vehicle, Wheeled (HLVW) of the Canadian Forces and these were assembled in Canada. Wajax (company famous for wildland fire pumps) also assembled the Palfinger cranes. I am not sure whether the PK5800 was used on...