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If you ever have to strike the tapered shaft, leave the nut on at the end of the threads, to protect the threaded end from becoming mushroomed or otherwise damaged. Don't recommend it, but as a last resort, it works...make sure the flat surface of the nut is level with the end of the threaded...

SWEET!! Thanks for the photos, that rig looks NICE! Interesting to note that the paint doesn't appear to be non-reflective, but I don't know of any non-federal LE agencies that have that requirement. I'm very happy to see it being re-purposed here in the USA and not cut up for scrap or turned...

Great advice! In Nevada, rented trucks for drive tests are a No-No, unless it's on behalf of a driving school...and military trucks are encouraged in NV, I took my Class A test wtih an M915, and our DMV folks are rather fascinated with FMVs. My tester was an older lady whose husband was a...

AZ Mitch brings up some good points. And reminded me that I forgot to mention a few things...for one, in Nevada, when taking the skills test for Non-Commercial Class A, you do NOT have to back your truck/trailer through the serpentine. Only CDL testing requires backing through the serpentine...

LOL, I understand, no problem...I'm sure that your fellow members in the parade were happy with your dedication & hard work.

Any pics?

You can declare the GVW all you want to your DMV to save on registration fees....but first take a better look at the data plate in the cab (the one with the VIN on it)...there already is a listed GVW on it from the manufacturer, and that is what the HP/DOT inspectors will look at, NOT your...

Very nice!

That is amazingly cool. I love how you preserved the lines & character of the original truck. Outstanding!

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?111972-New-Style-(Short)-Airpack-Teardown-amp-Repair-with-Photos

Thanks! No, never did find out what the mystery O-ring is for...I even rebuilt both master cylinders for the 2 trucks' Airpacks in the photos, and no clue what that O-ring goes to.

Open the drain valve on the air reservoir (if equipped), that will relieve air pressure from building up & applying brakes. Older M105 hubs have 8 cap screws (or bolts) holding them in place; newer ones have 3 phillips-head screws holding them secure. You can remove these hubcaps to have a...

If you use an electric-hydraulic actuator, the brakes on the trailer won't be applied until you depress your truck's brake pedal. That allows you to keep the stock lunette ring and avoid any fabrication other than installing the actuator & new brake line, along with electric line. If you...

If you keep your stock lunette ring and use an electric-hydraulic actuator, you can back up all you want, the brakes won't apply until you depress your truck's brake pedal. No lockouts needed with a non-surge lunette & electric-hydraulic actuator.

Get a surge brake coupler with a Lockout (to allow backing without applying brakes).

Nice score! Those old Peacekeepers are well past their prime...my department got rid of them to replace with Bearcats (on federal grants) since they were always breaking down. Don't see any MRAPs in our future as we're pretty well stocked, but you never know. Stay safe!

NICE, good job!

I guess Bill got the parts off of her that he needed for his other one, eh? Did you check with soda blasters? No containment tent needed, they can wash it away...very popular in industrial parks.

Good grief.... :doh: A few over-generalized sensational stories is hardly justification for your tinfoil hattery. Police forces are NOT "para-military" (whether they have MRAPs or not) in this country, it takes a LOT more than driving an MRAP around to become a truly para-military force...

Download the study guides I linked above and you will see for yourself the differences between CDL & non-comm. Yes, you can self-declare for the physicals now, but there are many many more differences that you will find in the study guides.