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By portal's true definition no,...... my reference was more in the design advantages incorporated into them: High differential ground clearance due to the much smaller ring and pinion size. We are talking about a forged ring gear the size of a Dodge diesel 1ton with an axel capacity of over 19k...

High John, The FMTV is in the design/build process. As all projects of this size, making the complicated simple just takes time. As to any more coming available, I haven't seen or heard of anything. But then again, I haven't been looking. Good luck with your Mog, they are an exceptional...

For now we will just reference Area 51..... :rolleyes: -R Happy Holidays!!!

Photo Update... So here are a few photos after the original box came off! Holy Sh!* was this thing overbuilt and heavy!. Had to pull it off with a loader! Near future is to shorten the frame/wheelbase and decide which mounting system I will use for the new living quarters box.

Sorry for the long delay in updating this thread as I have been on a Denver Co. to Prudhoe Bay Ak. motorcycle trip most of the summer... I will update my info as soon as I have a moment. -Robert

Since I have owned a few Elements since 2005 and use them as daily delivery vehicles in the mountains of Colorado I can give you a real world insight. Don't waste your time, they are great for what they are designed for. That being paved roads, not off-road. They are of light duty design, read...

BTT..:sombrero:

I received a quote for six 1600R20 tires(much bigger and heavier) from So. Cal to Denver. Was $445.00 I would guess four 395-85-20 would be in the high two hundreds. YMMV :sombrero: -R

I just have the 4 listed. -R

No, not free but reasonable. You might be surprised. -R

So if they were in Denver you would buy all four? -R

I have 4 XML tires 46.7" tall 15.4" wide.:Wow1: They are 98% tread with less than 160miles on them. Located in Adams NY, north of Rochester. $350ea -Robert http://www.militarytires.com/

Had a '95 with same setup, great truck very reliable but always upgrade/add a front end frame/steering brace. Also upgrade the rear drum brake piston to the dually piston, make a BIG difference when stopping a loaded truck. -R

Hi Mike, Depending on if you can do your own work as I am, parts for just the ring & pinion are around $1k each. Not bad if you consider they are forged parts. I am still waiting on prices for either Detroit Tru-tracs or full Detroit lockers. Shoot me a pm if you have other questions. On a...

Just a thought, but an older Alaskan hard side pop-up camper would be perfect for your truck and very low profile. Just my .02

The suspension of these trucks are known for being soft sprung for the load our military places on them. The older 5 tons were only tolerable when carrying large payloads. My guess (and I mean guess) is the FMTV's added deck height,soft suspension, high HP combined with very heavy loads...

Hi Mike, -The driveline issues were all taken care of, I think there was an update/recall for early trucks but contact BAE in Texas for the final word. -If you keep the stock gearing 7.8 ratio the truck will be at the rev limiter (2400rpm) @ 58mph, so you need to gauge your fuel...

Yea, I have owned Cummins most of my life and would prefer one but Cat makes a solid engine and when cared for is a 600k to 700k motor. The C7 does get much better fuel economy than my Cummins 8.3. Other than running an overhead at 10k and 100k and routine maintenance not a lot to look out for...

Nice job! I really like the idea, I could not believe what the rails cost from REI. Great solution. What do you think you saved in $$ -R

Interesting thoughts, but far from reality. Since you have "read up" on the MTV line of trucks what is so low quality about the drivetrain? Caterpillar C7 330hp 6cyl diesel engine, Allison MD3070PT 7spd auto transmission with full time 6wd integrated transfer case and Arvin Meritor face mount...