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I'm just glad to see that everyone else's grease looks like mine. It means that nothing abnormal is happening with my truck.

Hey gents, Thanks for all the wise responses. First- I have not removed any lug nuts, only slightly loosened them. This will keep the wheel at the proper attitude while I work on the final nut. Second- Are you @#$! kidding me??? "Infiltrator" huh? I will check that first thing when I get...

Ok, I'm in a bind and seek the wisdom of the Big Truck People. I'm prepping to do the driver's side of the steering axle. I figured I'd start by breaking the lug nuts loose and remove the tire tomorrow, after tonight's rain. I have ONE lug nut that absolutely will not let go. I've tried: -...

Now that's love.

Don't you endure a great deal of snow in Finger Lakes? I feel like PVC would not provide enough support under the weight of snow unless you built a very steeply angled roof. I've built snow tarp frames out of it for my boat and it never held up. It sounds like you're busy with moving...

Wow, that thing is a beast. I (mostly) quit battery operated tools because the battery design and shape changes every year, making buying replacements a hassle. I understand why people love cordless tools, though. I use the military geared lug wrench and air-impact gun. I also carry a hose and...

I hear you on the "working alone" part. At least I have access to parts and materials. I will say this- Buying the proper TOOLS greatly reduced the struggle and kept my morale high while doing the work.

Robo- THANKS for posting those links, especially the 5-ton rear axle link. The 5-ton rear axle thread just answered nagging questions I had about whether the rear axles were "wet" or "grease" lubricated. The photos of the process highlighted the differences between the rear and steering...

Quick greasing tip which I learned yesterday (and read about in the forum somewhere): If you do decide to follow the tech manual and fill the knuckle with grease, It will take FOREVER to pump it in via the grease fittings on the top and bottom of the knuckle. I shot one cartridge in at the top...

Sigh...as normally happens in weak fluid systems when you repair one leak, the next weakest spot usually leaks until you've covered the entire system. I replaced the main line coming off the compressor and everything was great for one day. Now I have a LARGE leak under the dash. I sprayed...

I did some looking around and it does seem that the M39 series 5 tons and M809 series share a lot of parts. For example, the inner hub seal that keeps the inner wheel bearing in the brake drum is shared by both trucks...

For the bearings, it would take about a 1 lb. can. For the axles, it depends. If you have the universal joint style axles, you can just grease the axle U-joints by hand without pumping a ton of grease into the steering knuckle (or at least that's what I've been told and read in the archives.)...

In other news, I wrapped up the passenger's side by replacing the knuckle boot yesterday after work. Like wrestlin' a greased hog but not too bad. I cleaned out all the old grease, which was thin and tired, but not "runny." No sign of axle oil leaks, no water and no corrosion on anything. I...

Yeah, sorry about that. Everything requires 2 hands, and I work alone so no free hands for the camera. There is a great thread over in the deuces forum that just got started that has a ton of photos. The process is very similar to non-air brake 5 tons. The seals are listed as "Seal, plain...

Ouch. Sorry for your troubles. I definitely would have some choice profanity if that had happened to me.

I wasn't necessarily married to the Harbor Freight brand, I just meant a "portable" blaster. There may be options of a better quality. I can see a respirator mask, but a full body suit? I'm surprised that's necessary. You're right though, if I can find a shop with a big cabinet for a reasonable...

I just replaced my passenger side boot yesterday as the wrap-up to servicing that side of the steering axle. I read many, many threads in the archives on axle boots and there simply is no detectable trend on whether one piece or zipper boots are more durable or whether any particular vendor...

Huh, I didn't know that. I'll find a quiet stretch of street and give it a try.

What are you using for paint and how are you applying it? Are you applying a primer first? What kind? Also, what do you think about a portable media blaster for removing old paint? Like this: https://www.harborfreight.com/20-lb-pressurized-abrasive-blaster-68994.html?_br_psugg_q=blaster

My transfer case is very difficult to shift in either direction. I can get it into neutral easy enough but getting it back into either gear is a real bear and I'd never be able to pull off a split-shift if my life depended on it. I *think* the issue is mostly worn out shift linkage components...