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Have you turned the 90 degree hand valve at the service brake air line connection?

Either CAT engine is fine. Better be very comfortable fixing wiring issues. If someone gave me an LMTV I would sell it because of the electrical issues. The ones we had on the demolition range required repairs 3 times per year on average compared to the remaining m35a2 that only went in for...

Wouldn't say the strength is the big concern, it's the angle. The stock m816 crane PTO shaft sits at about 35 degrees, it is a absurdly steep angle for a joint. Typical driveshaft CV joints are good for 30 degrees or less. Get rid of the extension housings and oil pans for the stock CV's and...

That's what I was afraid of, not looking forward to doing this kinda mod when the time comes haha. Did some parts searching for converting to a m936 type setup (pump on the truck instead of the crane) and found a few companies that make the hydraulic rotary union we would need. Link to one...

Without the short extension, do you think the crane PTO shaft would be able to go above the truck crossmember? Or have to stay below it? Crossmember right by the linkage in this pic Oh and jealous of the beach trip. Granted my skin gets more red than my hair at the beach but still jealous...

2 PTO shafts, 3 linkage rods, 2 air lines. I don't use the rear throttle lever so could eliminate that linkage. Will go more in depth in the 'rescued m816' thread as this project gets closer.

Eventually wanting to make the bed removable on my m816, kinda like they did with that blue and yellow one.

My concern with a trailer offroad is not going forward, it's when having to back up. The bumperettes limit how tight the trailer can turn so it's easy to get it in a bind. That being said if you would rather not deal with a trailer and you want more than 12ft of length for a camper, then a...

932 over a 1088, no question about it especially since you mentioned that money is a factor. For what a 1088 will cost to pick up and make reliable you could get a m916. m932 is cheap by comparison

If you are leaving the trailer at camp then for offroad capability m932, m923, m1079, m934 in order from best-worst. The range trucks would get about 300-500 miles a year on the highway, spent most of their time offroad. The LMTV's got more highway miles because when it would break down...

In order of offroad capability: m923 with s-280 best, m934 2nd, with all the others performing similar 3rd place offroad because of the trailer. For reliability I will NEVER trust a LMTV based on my experience with them while active duty. We had many vehicles on the demolition range and the LMTV...

I'm wondering if the fuel pump or the transmission was not setup right on that m934a1. My m816 has gone up 4% grades with a m51a2 w/w on the hook at 25mph, 60-65k pounds and 395's for the tires. Couldn't get past the hole between 3rd/4th so stayed in 3rd. Fuel was turned up on my m816, pretty...

My wrecker has the 5 speed manual with the cummins NHC250 engine. 1st gear is 6:1 in the trans and despite the 38,000+ pounds it does well offroad so long as I stay away from mud. Slow speed crawling it will go just about anywhere. My truck is from the older m809 series. Problem with the canvas...

Those dirt berms are what, about 2ft high? Wouldn't be worried about getting over them with any of the setups. The truck is more offroad capable than you will be initially comfortable with. Mostly have to figure out how much space do you want/need, does it need to be indoors, and are you...

For the best offroad performance with a 5 ton camper go for a tractor like 98G mentioned. If you want the camper always attached to the truck then pick up either the box from a M109 or a s280 shelter and secure it to the frame. Both of those are 12ft long, the s280 is a few inches narrower than...

Long drive, glad it went well for the most part

Like that grill guard, what did you make it out of?

The longer the vehicle wheelbase the less the locker quirks are noticeable. The less weight over the rear axle makes a difference as well. My old 79 k5 blazer had a locker in the rear and when unloaded there was no quirks to deal with. Hooked up a car hauler trailer behind it which put more...

My m816 does not have holes there

Much better looking face