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Good location for the LED lights!

I second that, after a, thankfully stunned and dazed, hornet in my lap! I am glad the driver side window was only slightly opened, accounting for the hornet's headache.

Unloading at a dump site; rental skid steer at my place. At $300 a day I only had it for a day!

Preparing to pour concrete for the new shed...and backfilling for old concrete stairs and patio I dug out beside the house. I did three loads, about 3-4 tons each. Loading with the skidsteer was fun, but unloading sand and concrete chunks with the blood pressure hydraulics (me and a shovel/rake)...

I was not aware of this detail. I have lockout hubs, so I never noticed, I guess.

No, they stick closed. The axle housing builds pressure, simply by becoming warm in operation, ambient temperature etc. and then gear lube is forced out through whatever gives way first - usually an axle seal.

Nice use of the Cdn M135 as a recovery vehicle! As far as side slopes are concerned, this thread might be useful: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?114919-M35A2-wo-w-maximum-safe-side-drive-angle

Amen to that. I cringe when people brag how much punishment and abuse these trucks can take, or see Deuces submerged in mud and water. What could possibly keep a Deuce healthier than milky gunk in the drive train and hubs? It is a great way to learn about the difference between having the hulk...

Same here. Been there, done that. If you need help, just ask.

There was a Deuce in the picture?? Did't notice :whistle:

Looks like a brother to my Deuce. Fiberglass racks and drop sides, winch and hard top - you scored. Good luck with the recovery!

This is great! Just before you freeze to death in the cab in the winter you can climb up back and warm up!

Alternator: depends; if you have shop in your area that can do it, ask for a quote. Also consider replacing stock alternator with a modern type alternator, maybe even go dual 24/12V. Do a search - ready made brackets available for both options. TM America on this site makes bracket kits to bolt...

Not enough eights there! 5/8! The thicker one! :whistle:

5 tons have a 3/8 cable, 21/2 tons a 1/2 inch. Not sure if you can make that fit safely. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?5408-winch-cable-end-replacement-instructions http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?56347-winch-cable-end-help

If you have never operated the winch before, my recommendation would be to check the winch over, before you do anything else. 1) drum lock - engage/disengage 2) winch clutch - engage-disengage; does the flip lock work? 3) can you pull wire off; does the winch drum freespool? 4) open the fill...

IMHO it would be a shame to dismantle an otherwise good truck for parts. I understand that the joy of ownership is somewhat tainted right now. Even if you do not want to mess with that engine anymore (for example, because after this, you just would not trust it anymore), consider pulling the...

Mine has a muffler, Humvee seats, front lockouts and is singled on 11.00-20 Goodyears - and I still would not want to use it as a daily driver. Part of why I love driving my truck is that I hardly ever HAVE to get anywhere with the clock ticking. If I want to, spur of the moment, turn into that...

Exhaust clamp brackets from your favourite tractor supply store. They come with varying spacer thickness.

:popcorn: Awaiting sound of multifuel idling..... hoping for a good update!