1500 mile recovery

[seano11]

1500 mile recovery update with tracking info

Well I'll be leaving next tueday to pick up my 5ton. I've searched all day trying to find what I need to bring but no luck . Was wondering if everyone could help me make a list of what tools and fluids I need to bring? thanks in advance

 

[wsucougarx]

For starters:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-up/82404-5-ton-parts-quick-reference-spreadsheet.html

 

[wsucougarx]

I would get:
Belts
Filters (Fuel esp)
Spare 24v bulbs
Rag (if it rains you'll have rain coming in the cab from those invisible holes )
Windshield wiper blades
Fluids (15/40 oil, Gear oil, DOT-5 brake fluid-verify it, antifreeze/distilled water)
Tire Changing Tools (bottle jack, geared lug wrench, jack stand, tire chocks, gladhand airhose)
Blanket (those heaters aren't the best if it has one)
Trip Permits
All the tools you can carry including a nice breaker bar and a big hammer.
Go to the 5 ton forum and do a search for "recovery" and read up on fellow SS's adventures.

 

[seano11]

what size sockets for the lug nuts ?

 

[wsucougarx]

You're buying your truck from a dealer right? I'm sure he's got all those military lug tools for you.

 

[seano11]

I was just gonna bring my gas powered air compressor

 

[Hooty481]

Have you got a picture of what you are recovering?

 

[seano11]

here's some pics

 

[Hooty481]

Nice looking truck! What is your route so fellow SS members may be able to make themselves available if the need arises.

 

[m1010plowboy]

Lists Lists Lists

Wish I could help more Sean but my 2 1/2 ton nuts will only be half the size of your 5 ton nuts.

It takes some out of the box thinking sometimes to dig data out the the SS base but I believe it's all right here.
Target search functions for your list came through 'google' using the terms.....

"steel soldiers MV recovery list"
"MV recovery list"
"MV list"

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-up/37598-5-ton-recovery-list-help.html

However back in 09' this thread fired up....

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/...litmate-deuce-recovery-list-instructions.html

and is very thorough.

I would have put it up sooner but got distracted while searching for your info by this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZtCwhWJpsc&feature=endscreen&NR=1

 

[Hooty481]

O yea the lug nuts are 1 1/2" and I think a 13/16 square for thimble nuts. You can get a combination socket that has both. Deuce and 5 ton lug nuts are the same.

 

[seano11]

Nice looking truck! What is your route so fellow SS members may be able to make themselves available if the need arises.

here is my route Owatonna, MN, USA to Fort McMurray, AB - Google Maps

 

[Hooty481]

That is gonna be one slow ride for a long time. I am afraid I will not be near your route. Iathink Derrick is up there close to your route. Take an extra pillow or couchen for you but and kidneys sake.

 

[m1010plowboy]

Now that's a truck. We've got a great Regina connection and I've got time to tour until break up if you need something on the way back. I need to visit Regina someday anyways.

Dial us when you're coming through and we'll grab some running video on the highway.

Nice work

 

[ranchhopper]

Looks like a truck from the first batch that went through sparta three weeks ago.

 

[seano11]

Looks like a truck from the first batch that went through sparta three weeks ago.

Does that mean its a actual rebuild ?

 

[MWMULES]

I love my 818 but after 4 hours in the springer seat it is all I can do to get back in. With the amount of mileage you are going to put in getting another seat would be a wise investment. gimpyrobb modified a springer base and added a passenger seat from tour bus. If you notice in his picture he also has the magnetic stick on caution lights on the base. I got the led orange one from TSC and don't leave home without it.

 

[seano11]

I love my 818 but after 4 hours in the springer seat it is all I can do to get back in. With the amount of mileage you are going to put in getting another seat would be a wise investment. gimpyrobb modified a springer base and added a passenger seat from tour bus. If you notice in his picture he also has the magnetic stick on caution lights on the base. I got the led orange one from TSC and don't leave home without it.

I would love to have another seat put in the truck. but inless I can find a set up that will bolt right in I wouldn't be able to do it till I got home

 

[seano11]

Well we finally started the trip we are in Great falls montana at the moment and our heading out and hoping to make it to rapid city tonight. Will be picking the truck up on sunday. I will post a link up on sunday for my Spot Gps tracker so everyone can track our progress.

 

[tie6044]

Did you get that truck from Andy? Nice lookin rig! I am in Blaine, MN just north of Minneapolis if you happen to need anything I may be able to offer some assistance.