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. Magnum Force I think...

. Yessir! I did the same exercise - swapping from non-winch to the winch version cab support. My M1088 got new bushings about a year ago when I did that same swap. No bent steps on that truck because even though they were cracked, bushings on that truck were still "whole". EDIT: My personal...

. Chances are that the "cable steps" that are bent happened because the Cab Bushings deteriorated. The cab slops forward when using the cab jack and then the step gets hung on the front tire (when lowering) if the bushings are in that condition. The step isn't just bolted onto the truck -...

. Supposedly chains used at or near the maximum rated pull are supposed to be replaced. I'm sure there are specifics somewhere in a TM, but I couldn't easily find those details when I looked. OSHA and the military have deep pockets funded with other peoples money. Replacing chains can...

. There are other names for them too - and they do chew up bolts

. I dunno. Dad used to call them Monkey Wrenches. Tended to "monkey up" the end of the bolts...

. Technical Manuals - When you work on something, writing notes in the margin of the TM will REALLY give it some value! It's extra nice when you note torque values and what size wrench you need. Makes you look smarter too when you carry out three wrenches to fix something rather than a whole...

. Welcome to the Outfit! Guess that you were a recent winner on an auction truck? Seems that there have been quite a few of them drifting out the military doors lately... Be sure to download and peruse the TM's (Technical Manuals) for your New-To-You truck. It is so tempting to jump behind...

. Guess you would have known if there was a problem. It's plastic, so you know how that works. Better if you know - but it worked - Right? I had had some bad experiences when I pulled out the plug and the face cracked. Oil drooling down onto the rim. Bad day. Better to leave it alone than...

. That's Great!! One of the other books is the LO (Lube Order) that will tell you what and how much fluid each gearbox or the motor components hold. Sounds to me like you are headed off in a good direction. The LMTV's are good vehicles. The thing to look out for on them are the...

. Yes Sir! For sure and thank you! Sharing is what this place is all about.

. Oh, and by the way - that garage is pretty wonderful. You and your truck could have a lot of fun there if the owner would let you spend a week there getting ready for a road trip.

. Welcome to the Outfit! It looks to me like somebody has done some work to the machine. The tires are "new" and not the standard NDT tires. The inside of the box would have been painted in a "mint green" so somebody did a little something to get the build started. I do have to say that...

. Like everybody else mentioned, gear oil and that "sight glass" should be clear so you can walk by the wheels on your pre-trip and visually see the oil in the hubs. Definitely the way to go for easy maintenance. The rubber plugs come in different colors according to who made them and when. I...

. Welcome to the Outfit! You have been given first class advise from @SCSG-G4 and he is a heck of a good guy down in your neck of the woods. Sign on with the MV group that Mike is a part of and you will be informed about parades and events and meetings - all about big green trucks! Reminding...

. Automatic Lawnmowers (Goats) really are useful critters!

. Best "natural" thing I have found for weed killing - that doesn't cause problems with my honeybees - is a table salt and vinegar mixture. If you have something better, don't hesitate to suggest it! Happy to hear that the corn crop is doing well. :)

. Yes Sir. Duh on my part... Hopefully @DMack come around again. I may know where to source those TM books.

. Just food for thought... I know from experience that wanting something fixed and ready to use SOONER rather than LATER has made me do some not so smart stuff. If you don't do a solid and permanent fix on that roof, you will eventually be unhappy. Yeah, I know. It sucks. But if you halfast...

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