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Troop seat question?

citizensoldier

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I purchased a deuce last month that had a new set of troop seats on the floor in the back. When I went to install them they are to short? They measure 10' 8" outside post to outside?? I thought maybe a 5 ton dumper so I measured my 5 ton and they are a different length and set up.. What does a deuce dumper measure? Anyone have this info? If we can find what they fit they will probably be for sale. They are brand new fiberglass with a front , side uprights and troop seats attached..
 

emmado22

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FMTV troop seats are made of AL, and have actual seats. They dont look anything like the troop seats we are familiar with..

I'll also bet that you have 5 ton cargo troopseats.... That seems to be what everyone has.
 
ah haaa! . . . a XLWB 5-ton. (i.e. M55, M55A1, M55A2, M814, M927, M928) That might be it.

Bed length (inside dimension) is shown at 244" , . . . plus the front of the bed is another 2-3"? . . . , but then there is a visible gap between the front and rear seat sections, so subtract an inch or two back off . . . . then take half of that . . . I coming up with around 10' 2" or so. Still not at 10' 8" that Lane measured. hmmm . . .
 

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jwaller

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yes they come up all the time. I personally dont like them for everyday use bc they are so long. I really couldnt use them. if you have a big load to haul it would be perfect though.
 
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