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Setting up for shortening the wheelbase on the m1078:

Moving stuff around. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nZasNIaxsaI

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Trail, yes, it limits the size of obstacles that I can reverse over in tight maneuvers where I have to do, like, 17-point turns :)

No, it is the structure mounted to the rear of the truck that , in the event of a rearend collision, the striking vehicle does not go under the rear wheels.

Yeah, I have a bunch to cut as well. Am removing the underrider. The rules allow it :) "Underride protection and protective devices The underride protection may be removed on back and side. The fitting of protective devices against mechanical damage to the vehicle is optional."

Yes, right where the smooth round collar meets the nut face. Just like cutting off a normal bolt. You only have to cut 3/4 of the way through, then a sharp strike with a hammer will break it off. Then you can push the bolt out with your finger easily. I used a 10-dollar HF die grinder with...

The trail will tell you what to remove.

I am currently up to my eyeballs in discussions of Commerciality with our Government. The availability for commercial purchase, and onesey-twosey examples of commercial use are necessary but insufficient justification. The end use has to be a typical, usual application for commercial designation.

yes, easier if you remove some bits, no.

I find when running with Jeep guys that the LMTV makes a fine winch anchor ;)

Yes, such a system would be paired with a straight 24V alternator. We have discussed that somewhere before; I like the idea of using a common alternator from CAT construction equipment. I am anxious to road test with that configuration to flush out any unintended consequences.

A small 12v battery from a motorcycle or lawn mower application connected to the 12v side of the DC-DC converter would buffer a converter outtage for a little while. I only mention that as I have done it with a Todd Engineering 160 VDC to 14 VDC converter successfully. The application was an...

Much of his Korea/ WW2 stuff is only good for parts. There are some trucks that need very little to be road worthy.

I have purchased 5 trucks here in Tucson from Jack's Govt Surplus : 2 M1009s, M109A3 M35A3 , and the LMTV. My next project is an M715 Kaiser. Now, as many will attest here, Jack has no bargains. He DOES however, offer rust-free vehicles with clean AZ title and a warranty. Worth the premium to...

I put it on the scales. Note that the front and rear axle weights total about 3000 lbs less than stock, because of all the stuff I removed. The bed being the lion's share of the weight loss. The 3rd axle weight is the weight over the dolly axle. Add about 250 lbs for the "tongue weight", that...

I am having trouble picturing that. I believe you, just don't know what that looks like. Once the dolly is connected to the toy hauler, it does not have to be disconnected: the decoupling happens at the pintle. So yeah, making it one would work.

=2425674&hash=f1539d1c5d565542c54cfa75fe3bea95']Attach files Front bumper to pin is 30 ft. Reversing is impossible. Perhaps a professional driver with doubles experience could, but I'm not that guy. I used to laugh at those videos of guys ramping trailers/boats into the water, not so funny now ;)

I use the Converter Dolly. That way I do not have the 5th wheel on the truck. Commercial pin and RV pin are same diameter. The dolly has air brakes and landing gear.