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Have you tried calling some of the vendors? People at Memphis Equipment, and Eastern Surplus have been very helpful when it came to identifying small parts like what are asking about.

I finally got my passenger side step, and splash shield fixed. It was in really rough shape. I also found myself some plastic battery boxes to replace my rusted out steel ones. The battery box plate was super corroded, I'm going to sand blast it to clean it up. The other thing I did...

Be sure to checkout this out too. This one has more part numbers on it. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?82404-5-ton-Parts-Quick-Reference-Spreadsheet

I use the chain and padlock on the steering wheel, the keyed door locks, and a keyed ignition switch too. So far, doing this has keep the neighborhood delinquents honest. Another thing you could do is just disconnect the battery cables from the starter, or something else like that so only you...

The shift points for the 6 speeds and the 10 speeds are much better. On the spicer 5 speed transmission, there is a 78% jump between 3rd and 4th gear which is a WIDE gap. It really needs another gear in there to fill up that hole. The gap between 4th and 5th gear in the spicer 5 speed is about...

The Fuller 10 speed is a great transmission, but it is a wide transmission. It can bolt to the back of the engine if you find the correct bell housing. If you search, the part number should be on a couple of threads here. There would definitely be clearance issues with the air pack. The drive...

If the length of the truck is an issue, the shorter will be the M818. The M818 also has a smaller turning radius. The ride quality is rough on any 5 ton with no weight on the back. My rear axles once caught air going over some rough train tracks at 50MPH. Just use some cation when running empty...

As a first Military truck, a M818 is a good starter into the hobby. My first Military truck is also a M818. It has been a learning experience. The burden of ownership hasn't been as bad I thought. Although mine was in rough shape, I've gotten it pretty close to where I want it. As mentioned, any...

I finished rebuilding the COMPLETE brake system on my M818!! All new brake hoses, hard lines (I used the copper/nickle with stainless rock gaurds), new brass fittings, new master cylinder, new (or rebuilt, not sure) air pack, new brake cylinders on all 6 hubs, new brake shoes, just bleed the...

M809 is the series of trucks the M816 is based off of. There is no reason as to why it wouldn't fit, or work as described. I have thought about putting one on my M818. I know the kit would fit my M818 because it is a M809 series truck.

Have you noticed any of your gauges or lights not working correctly? It looks like it's important.

My Father and I just finished rebuilding the hubs on the steer axle. It started as a fix for some brake issues (froze and corroded brake cylinders), and some long over due maintenance. Went with non-zipper boots, new wheel bearings, new shoes, new springs and hardware, new balls for the Bendix...

One issue you might be having with the spray can is over shaking. Sounds strange, but it's true. Some of the cheaper made rattle cans use a GLASS marble instead of metal ball bearing. Over shaking can cause the glass marble to chip and cause glass flakes to clog the nozzle. I found this out from...

My m818 has the 16.00's mounted on hemtt rims. The original studs work just fine. I'm using the shoulder lug nuts with part number M-3208 and M-3209. They are for both left and right hand threads. These work great for the hemtt rims, but I'm not sure if they work well with combat rims.

My first and currently only MV is a 5 ton. I plan on getting a trailer some time soon. For me it is 100% useful, because it is only for 100% fun. I geuss your going down the ususal path of progression as with anyone catching O.D. fever.

You got me there, No one else moves their truck as much as you do Wes. ALL trucks looks like they never move compared to yours. LOL Although yours does look good on the 16.00's

The super single tires seem to be more and more common in the surplus market these days. Also they are usually taller, so you can get higher highway speeds at the same RPM's you would have with the shorter duals. Beyond that, I think it just comes down to personal preference. I prefer the 16.00...

Check you wiring on your ignition switch, and fuel solenoid. Some of those old crusty wires can brake loose from a little bump.

The Canadian versions of the M809 series had the Jake brakes. They also had the scoop added to the hood to cleance to jakes. I'm not sure, but I think you can add jakes to the 4 rear cylinders and still clear the hood. There are some threads on the subject.