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I find it amusing that you are calling LMTVs "rugged simplicity" when in fact they are overly-complicated. You have obviously never owned an M35 or M813. Now that's simplicity and easy to troubleshoot. Finding alternatives to what's on the vehicle now isn't over complicating something unless the...
That was the nuts and bolts part that I needed to really look into. I was going to look at the TMs to see what stroke length would be needed. I figure the cab lift would be easy to do. The spare tire lift may be the tough one.
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Yeah, they've come a long way with them. I work in the automation world so I deal with this sort of stuff. I've recently been working with some electric linear actuators for a customer and that got me to thinking about trying it on my LMTV.
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I understand. All are very good points. I've been looking at industrial linear actuators. I've found a couple that will handle 3 to 5k lbs. I was curious to see if anyone has used electric actuators as of yet. Sometimes things aren't used because of cost at the time or lack of technical...
I agree but they are used for RV slide outs. I'm not messed up on how long it will take for it to move. My only possible concern would be dead batteries but that can be remedied.
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Thanks for the info guys. I still think that I could use an electric linear actuator. It won't be cheap though......
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I'm curious if anyone has replaced their cab lift and spare tire cylinders with electric linear actuators. I'm thinking of deleting the pump system for them. I know they need to be operated frequently or you will have issues. Mine worked fine when I first had the truck but now it acts up. I...
It used to be a big problem. I think alot of it has to do with the fact the folks in the office have to know so many laws and regulations. I know the antique tag law changed a couple years ago which sucks. I haven't had any issues since around 2017/2018 when they attempted to reject my title...
I bought a 4 camera system and mounted 3. 1 rear above the pintle, 1 on passenger side and 1 driver side for blind spots.
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I finally got the hub off. I'm going to clean this up and grease it. Hopefully I can get back working. I figure the S cam was locked up. The other 3 are working so I'll grease them per the TM. I did cut one of the small springs in hopes to get it off. I couldn't get to the others or I would've...
Yeah, I turned the slack adjuster as recommended in the TM so I can assume that the S cam is locked up.
I haven't lubed it.
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I've got an M322 that I bought a couple months ago. The brakes are caged but for some reason one of the wheels is still locked up. I've followed the TM on caging and now I'm attempting to remove the hub following the TM. It seems the brakes are locked up. Does anyone have any tips or tricks with...
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