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Yes, there are quite a few people doing this. The concept is called overlanding, which I believe started in Europe. Could start at website called " Two if by land". Martin and Bethany are quite nice and helped me get started.
There are three primary cabin types. Aluminum, composite, and Would...
Happy, happy, joy, joy....:whistle:
Hmmmm..... now my cab won't go up except with the manual system. Saw new oil patch on ground under area of that pump or valve that goes thump thump thump...
That sound now goes faster, but the cab does not lift.
Any ideas? Is it going to be expensive? Dumb...
These are the things that I have found challenging:
1. Finding a useful part # can be a PITA. Finding a source can be even MORE challenging
2. If it's rubber on these trucks, you will be replacing it and it won't prevent child birth anymore
3. Many parts are specialty items, sourced from all...
Things that ARE practical about FMTV's:
1. If you hit a Prius, you can just use bug remover
2. With an M1088, even semi-trucks get out of your way
3. If you can't find parking, you just make you own spot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PrEUWAJ7Qg
4. Dings and dents just add personality to it...
I believe they fail in a locked mode, which is good. However, if they vomit their guts, they fail in an unlocked mode. This is bad. Not sure about that kit. Is that OEM? BW does not offer an Aluminum style rebuild kit, to my knowledge.
Warning- Check your fan clutch RETAINER bolts regularly
Make sure that you regularly check those clutch retainer plates for bolts that are backing out. Mine backed out and threw the clutch material and I lost a retaining plate ( there are 3). If you look closely the retainer plates are starting...
I replaced the air suspension on my M1088. It rides SO much better now. Notice how ballooned the old one was. The leading edge of the rubber shocks on mine were dry rotted. Checking your shock is easy and does not require removal. Just take a mirror and look at the rubber at the bottom. The...
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