What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[71DeuceAK]

In the heat of summer, in Fairbanks! Being so far inland and with the long days, it can happen! Granted, it's also -40F in the winter there! It's funny, there's window A/C units everywhere you look!

Plus I also plan to be driving around in central California in the summer as well. Where it definitely can get that hot too.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

And they look good on your rig; like they belong there. Nice find.

Are they pretty stiff, or do they swing when you put your weight on them?

Thanks. I tried to make them look factory-ish.

I had originally used 1/2" 4 ply conveyor belt for the straps but that was a little too stiff. So I cut the straps out of 3/8" 3 ply Kevlar reinforced belt and it worked perfect. They are plenty flexible fore and aft so they don't get hung up, but plenty stiff side to side when you step on them. I made everything but the bolts.

 

[Another Ahab]

Thanks. I tried to make them look factory-ish.

I had originally used 1/2" 4 ply conveyor belt for the straps but that was a little too stiff. So I cut the straps out of 3/8" 3 ply Kevlar reinforced belt and it worked perfect. They are plenty flexible fore and aft so they don't get hung up, but plenty stiff side to side when you step on them. I made everything but the bolts.

NO kidding? Home made!?

Those are nice. You got a sales item there. The price point could be $74.99. Those are great.

 

[Wildchild467]

I sell brand new 130A 24V alternators, just sayin'. I replaced my thermostat and heater core and now mine blows hot and relatively quickly from a cold start with no block heater usage. Your heater core could be plugged with minerals. Mine was. It flowed fine, but was not transferring the heat out. You could also swap it out for a fuel fired one. Those are hot at the flip of a switch. Saw new ones in our classifieds for $200 complete, that is a steal.

Who replaced your heater core? Tell us how good it works again. When are you going to put the fuel fired heater in? I have $110 in those two brackets you made me buy!

 

[74M35A2]

Little boys are not allowed in the grown up categories. Please proceed to the nearest exit, and use it.

 

[todds112]

I've got another O-ring that needs replaced on a wheel, apparently. Have a slow leak. I've been starting the truck every weekend to keep batteries topped off, CTIS would keep the tire up as well. Today the CTIS would not come on. I noticed the air pressure would just hit 120 PSI, then governor would unload. I adjusted the governor up to about 125 PSI and everything is back to normal. Took longer to brush the snow off the hood than it did to do the actual adjustment.

 

[MtnSnow]

Went over to my storage location and brushed the snow off the cabs and hoods of both trucks and forgot to take any pics....so I guess it didn't happen

 

[sandcobra164]

Finished an 1,100 mile round trip to pick up 7 14.00R20 tires and rims!!! Installing on 5 ton first thing in the morning so I can convert it to an M923A1!!! 5.3L powered Tahoes do good on flat ground but hate hills when towing such a load. Trailer weighs 2,100 pounds and roughly 2,900 pounds of ballast made the trip a little slower but well worth the ride now that I'm home!!!

 

[drician]

I never remembered to post this from the summer. Every year I volunteer at a kids summer camp. This was our group of counselors. They loved the truck!

 

[adamsoffroadperformance]

Took the wife and kids for a ride in the 931 to check out the Christmas lights last night.

 

[Another Ahab]

This was our group of counselors. They loved the truck!
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And who wouldn't!?

Your truck looks great, especially with that fan base.

 

[sandcobra164]

Went from first picture to second picture with the help of my little buddy!!

 

[MtnSnow]

Sandcobra,

Btw just a helpful hint....your cargo cover is on backwards.

And the Super singles look good

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

Went from first picture to second picture with the help of my little buddy!!

Sweet

 

[adamsoffroadperformance]

I Power washed all the growing green algae from my tan truck. does any one have the correct paint code for the desert tan I need to touch up a few places?

 

[gottaluvit]

I Power washed all the growing green algae from my tan truck. does any one have the correct paint code for the desert tan I need to touch up a few places?

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?116608-Paint-Information-(Codes-and-Sources)

 

[simp5782]

So this air valve on the passengers side tank was loose and closing when air pressure would build up and would not stay open so in turn no air pressure for the brakes. So I replaced it with a 1/2" valve, 1/2" to 1/2" male to male fitting, 1/2" female elbow and a 1/2" to 1/2" MIP to hook it to the air line. Took me a min to find the MIP fitting to allow the air line to fit inside. I had to get a new one since my old one was seized up in the valve. Took her out for a test drive today and filled her up with diesel and she is as good as new.

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

Took it for a short drive today after work I'll probably drive it again tomorrow, because my nephews have never had a ride in it

Yesterday I ordered a custom electric cab heater for it. Can't wait to get it installed and see how it works

 

[Ford Mechanic]

Yesterday I ordered a custom electric cab heater for it. Can't wait to get it installed and see how it works

Hope you have another alternator too, the stock units aren't known for handling extra load very well.

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

Hope you have another alternator too, the stock units aren't known for handling extra load very well.

Worst case, I will pick up one of the upgraded 130A units from 74M35A2 I was thinking about doing that regardless. I've also seen 200A military alternators on eBay.. Not Sure what vehicle they are off of.