Hmm.... 5 ton?? - Page 3

immortal · 03-10-2010, 02:42 PM

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four_by_ken · 03-10-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Haggar

Whats harder on a duece, only would think removing the bed (if it was a cargo model). Outside of that, its lopping off the C-channel frame and modifying up the rear suspension, and reattaching a rear crossmember/bumper.

It'd be a bit of work to remove and bob a 2.5 ton cargo bed, but it'd also be a bit of work to remove the 5th wheel and fabricate bed mounts on the 818.

But like you said, if you've got a trade lined up, its a different story than just going out and buying something.

The 818... all you need is a set of front springs... and its all bolt on. no fabricating or welding needed to convert it from a 6x6 to a 4x4. With the Duece there is quite a bit more work.

I have been looking at this for quite a while.

Other than horrible mileage... a 4x4 M818 would be such a kick ass tow rig in my mind. Recovery rig too. Still have the '04 2500HD for real long trips.

Plus... it would just be damn cool.

Haggar · 03-10-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by swampjeep

I like this, but just can't see me having the time to put it together is the next 10-15 years, and after that I'm sure I'll be too broke,
phisically and finacially.
(not that is will take that long for me to be that broke...)

That one is NOT an M818. Thats an M35A2 duece, bobbed, with 49" michelins on the stock wheels, and an M105 trailer for the bed.

Thats pretty much a dream truck right there. With the 49s, you could eek out a little more speed, probably cruise 65 mph. That ones a turbodiesel, too. He sold it for around $8000 IIRC. Stocks, they could go about 55, but those are probably a good 25% bigger than stock.

Haggar · 03-10-2010, 05:44 PM

I've informed Jamie that once I have the barn done, and the excess Jeeps sold, I'm getting one. She's ok with it.

I guess I should fiugre out how tall they are, to make sure my barn can accommodate..

four_by_ken · 03-10-2010, 05:59 PM

Your right, you can easily tell by the amount of room in the front wheel well. Very small compared to a 5 ton.

I was just copying pictures from a thread that had the looks of what I was going for.

Haggar · 03-11-2010, 10:03 AM

Good thread here:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-m...n-bob-job.html

Haggar · 03-11-2010, 02:49 PM

great. I've spent the whole day logged into steel soldiers reading threads. I gotta hve an M35A2 now.

Guess I better start clearing out some of my space and get the TJ sold....

four_by_ken · 03-11-2010, 06:55 PM

You're welcome.

SS is a nice site for information.

four_by_ken · 05-29-2010, 10:36 PM

Well, the guy is still interested. May still happen.

Haggar · 05-31-2010, 11:34 AM

There was a 5 ton on some big michelins, and a 2.5 ton at the waterford parade today. I wonder who it was, maybe 13 mike or pappa g...

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03-10-2010, 05:44 PM	#24
Haggar Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,836	I've informed Jamie that once I have the barn done, and the excess Jeeps sold, I'm getting one. She's ok with it. I guess I should fiugre out how tall they are, to make sure my barn can accommodate..

03-10-2010, 05:59 PM	#25
four_by_ken Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Allenton, MI Posts: 668	Your right, you can easily tell by the amount of room in the front wheel well. Very small compared to a 5 ton. I was just copying pictures from a thread that had the looks of what I was going for.

03-11-2010, 10:03 AM	#26
Haggar Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,836	Good thread here: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-m...n-bob-job.html

03-11-2010, 02:49 PM	#27
Haggar Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,836	great. I've spent the whole day logged into steel soldiers reading threads. I gotta hve an M35A2 now. Guess I better start clearing out some of my space and get the TJ sold....

03-11-2010, 06:55 PM	#28
four_by_ken Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Allenton, MI Posts: 668	You're welcome. SS is a nice site for information.

05-29-2010, 10:36 PM	#29
four_by_ken Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Allenton, MI Posts: 668	Well, the guy is still interested. May still happen.

05-31-2010, 11:34 AM	#30
Haggar Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,836	There was a 5 ton on some big michelins, and a 2.5 ton at the waterford parade today. I wonder who it was, maybe 13 mike or pappa g...