What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[Coffey1]

Only problem it's tan lol.

 

[AMGeneral]

I finished up the front axle seal/boot replacement, and installed the convoy light kit I got from Adelmans truck parts in Ohio.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Only problem it's tan lol.

Ken, you know you're secretly loving the white wall look...

The index card trick is a good one Lindsey. I'll have to use that when I paint the inner edge of the wheels that I decided not to paint when I had them apart. I didn't think that one through very well, lol.

 

[lindsey97]

Ken, you know you're secretly loving the white wall look...

The index card trick is a good one Lindsey. I'll have to use that when I paint the inner edge of the wheels that I decided not to paint when I had them apart. I didn't think that one through very well, lol.

I saw the idea on a YouTube video. A guy used index cards, and tire shine manually applied(no spray application) to paint some crown vic rims. He did not use tape. If you use my method DO NOT move the truck after getting the index cards taped on, they will pop out of the bead area as the tire bulges at the bottom when rolling.

The tire shine is rubbed on with a sponge prior to installing the index cards. Then if you happen to get paint on the sidewalls, it won't adhere and rubs off with the tire shine.

I didn't feel like polishing 6 of those big tires, probably didn't buy enough tire shine lol.

 

[Buffalobwana]

Lindsey, I dig the tan truck, don’t let them get you down!

 

[lindsey97]

Today I spent time finding a speedometer ratio adapter to correct our trucks MPH reading after adding 14.00 or 16.00 tires to them. Currently waiting on parts for the adapter box, our trucks have a different key tang diameter that drives the speedo cable. Will be starting a specific thread on the subject once parts are procured.

 

[Russ Knight]

Kroil was my favorite rust bolt loosener and gun cleaner until someone told me about the one penetrating oil that outperformed Kroil in a rusty bolt scientific test.

50:50 ATF and Acetone. It works, and you don’t have to be really cautious with it because of the cost. ATF and Acetone are not nearly as expensive as Kroil.

Since s I can’t see your inner bolts, see if there is a practical way to fill a cup with the mixture and hold the filled container up so the threads get soaked? May not be possible. Any way to get at those threads from the outside?

Good lick. Try the Acetone ATF fluid mix. It’s stinky, but so was Kroil.

It can't smell any worse than PB Blaster!!! That is some stinkin stuff!

 

[jaws4518]

Well, I pulled a huge mulberry tree stump 2-1/2 tons out of the ground, no problem! Hauled off full load of debris. Last week did the cruise night thing. The week before, I packed rear bearings and changed tires over to new 395/85s. Much better ride depending on the tire pressure. 70lb seem to be pretty good at 60 mph. I'm going to try 80, the 65 to see what the difference is.

 

[tobyS]

Well, I pulled a huge mulberry tree stump 2-1/2 tons out of the ground, no problem! Hauled off full load of debris. Last week did the cruise night thing. The week before, I packed rear bearings and changed tires over to new 395/85s. Much better ride depending on the tire pressure. 70lb seem to be pretty good at 60 mph. I'm going to try 80, the 65 to see what the difference is.

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Nice truck !!!
I did the same tire to my M929A2. They are a lot more stable with a load. Did you make any effort to balance them?

My truck came with troop seats in a heap in the back that I took apart and used the uprights with wood to go twice as high. I hauled dirt and large concrete to the top, so maybe 8 tons or more, about 20 loads, and am really happy compared to the AT-2 Goodyear 14.00 I had.

sorry photo is before tires.

 

[71DeuceAK]

Gorgeous 929, I've always wanted a 929. Short wheel base if nothing else.

 

[Buffalobwana]

I’m working on building a winch bumper for my 923A2. It’s sweet.

 

[Jericho]

Not to throw gasoline on the barbi. But my truck crosses many boundaries. Run classic CARC on the body. Three color although heavy on the green for some reason. Scant brown. And a TAN yes tan top. Must have been the only one they had when they turned it in. I was **** bent to change it at first. Even bought a new GRRRRean top. But decided to leave it . Adds diversity , easy to find in the Walmart parking lot and it's different. Grows on ya ! My buddy groans every time he see , s it. Hum. Maybe that's why I left it on

 

[Jericho]

So, buf, that post was useless with out photos. Please post some. Have been thinking about bumpers. But. Need fresh ideas. Thanks

 

[Buffalobwana]

So, buf, that post was useless with out photos. Please post some. Have been thinking about bumpers. But. Need fresh ideas. Thanks

It’s all 1/2” and I’m putting the finishing touches on it now. Its bolted to a standard M923A2 bumper without adding any extension. It’s 10” wide, so it sticks out only 10”, And the winch sits on top of the bumper. An extension is not needed. No, the hood does not hit the winch.

It’s taking longer than I want, but, if I don’t do it now, it won’t get done. Just the meat and potatoes. All the significant welding on the bottom side, and sides that are best welded flat. I want to paint the inside and back to minimize rust leakage from inside and behind the bumper.

Pics soon. 74M35A2 has seen early preliminary pics and gives his stamp of approval.

 

[jaws4518]

Nice truck !!!
I did the same tire to my M929A2. They are a lot more stable with a load. Did you make any effort to balance them?

My truck came with troop seats in a heap in the back that I took apart and used the uprights with wood to go twice as high. I hauled dirt and large concrete to the top, so maybe 8 tons or more, about 20 loads, and am really happy compared to the AT-2 Goodyear 14.00 I had.

sorry photo is before tires.

I've though about building some side panels like yours. Nice!

 

[Russ Knight]

Installed an antenna.

 

[TechnoWeenie]

Installed an antenna.View attachment 703625View attachment 703626

SS bolts?

How do you like your frankencab?

 

[Russ Knight]

Other than it leaking like a sieve over the windshield, I love it. I'm going to pull the stock gaskets out and use black silicon to reseal the gaps. There is so much headroom, I can stand up in the cab.

 

[Russ Knight]

Oh, and the bolts are the ones that came with the sugar scoop.

 

[74M35A2]

Drove the kids to school in it.