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  1. MyothersanM1

    M809-series (M818) Air Brake Retrofit

    Yeah, I don't get that! Trick is to find a donor truck and do the work yourself. All you need is the spiders, drums, hubs and air chambers. Those will only work together and do not interchange with M809-series parts, but are common to the steer axle on all three truck series except for the...
  2. MyothersanM1

    M809-series (M818) Air Brake Retrofit

    I don't about using the original set up in conjunction with full air air brakes. You still have to actuate the master cylinder. I know Memphis Equipment does their conversions using an air chamber connected to a master cylinder to the front juice brakes. Whether it is routed into the air pack...
  3. MyothersanM1

    The beast died after hitting a bump!!

    I have two very good used tan plastic battery boxes with 6TL hold-downs (no j-bolts), but the hardware is for side securement (M939-series upgrade box). They can be reconfigured using the hardware from your old boxes. Shipping may be a little high, but send me a PM if you are interested.
  4. MyothersanM1

    The beast died after hitting a bump!!

    I use two Interstate group 31's and have had no starting problems. Then again, I don't have cold weather issues in So Cal. I installed an M915 battery box a year ago which has room for four group 31's or 6TL's, if needed. The box is a much better set-up than the OEM. Just an upgrade, with...
  5. MyothersanM1

    M800 series / M900 series drum brakes hydraulic / air brakes ????? Please help..

    Exactly! With he weight, I expected I would never be able to sell them. The market would be to narrow and what are the odds someone local to me would need them. I absolutely hate putting stuff out for scrap, but it is hard to hold on to such heavy and bulky items. All I have left, are two front...
  6. MyothersanM1

    M800 series / M900 series drum brakes hydraulic / air brakes ????? Please help..

    Man, I had all those parts last year when I converted my M818 to full dual circuit air brakes. I ended up putting them out for the scrapper guys. For you, Brother red...from when I did the upgrade to my truck. Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask...
  7. MyothersanM1

    1971 M818 fuel tanks left and right

    Those bumper steps are worth their weight for sure! [thumbzup][thumbzup]
  8. MyothersanM1

    1971 M818 fuel tanks left and right

    Our trucks look like long lost twins ;)
  9. MyothersanM1

    What is the size and name of the air fittings on our trucks? (I broke one)

    Tear everything out and replace it with DOT reinforced nylon and push-to-connect fittings. Much easier to deal with and you'll be glad you did. Just my 2cents ;)[thumbzup]
  10. MyothersanM1

    MV of the Month - October 2016

    After a brief absence, I shall try it again... One more up...
  11. MyothersanM1

    Passenger HMMWV springer seat: M818

    They might. The original shock measures 9 3/4" extended, 7" compressed (on bushing insert centers) and the bushing inserts are 1 1/4" wide.
  12. MyothersanM1

    Passenger HMMWV springer seat: M818

    No, just a good pair of wire cutters/diagonal pliers and a firm grip. You have to get the cutting surface in far enough to get the leverage. It was fairly simple.
  13. MyothersanM1

    Passenger HMMWV springer seat: M818

    I also replaced the return springs on the both sliding adjusters locks. I found a close match, but you have to cut the closed end loops making them into hooks to attach them. http://www.mcmaster.com/#9044k343/=1423imb
  14. MyothersanM1

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    I replaced the HMMWV seat base on my passenger side with an M939-series springer base. Check it out here... http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?158250-Passenger-HMMWV-springer-seat-M818
  15. MyothersanM1

    Passenger HMMWV springer seat: M818

    After seeing too much of my son getting the dog snot beat out of him while riding down our washboard freeways, I swapped out the HMMWV seat base on the passenger side I installed several years back with an M939 springer base. I picked up a good used base locally that only needed a little...
  16. MyothersanM1

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Installed a new (to me) correct air breather cap. Paid honors to a dear old friend.:-(
  17. MyothersanM1

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Yes, Sir, indeed they are [thumbzup][thumbzup]
  18. MyothersanM1

    MV of the Month Nominations, August 2016

    OK! I'll play again...
  19. MyothersanM1

    Incorrect Year on Title ??? California Registration Assistance?

    That is a disservice to the seller and buyer as it is inaccurate. They need to do better homework before they falsely advertise :roll: eBay [thumbzup]
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