Took the M101A2 out for the maiden voyage for a round trip around town...now I just need to run it through inspection and wrap it up for now. It pulled easily with the 80 unloaded for now, but still about 1300 lbs. with the RTT/Awning/Cage. It's a 3/4 ton capacity with a 5' x 8' bed (inside fender liners), so I can load it up with just about anything.
I do have a few more plans for it, but at least I can run it as-is for FC if I want. I'd like to lighten up the RTT cage some and possibly make it so I can raise/lower by 16-18". With this plan, I'd do the rails on the outside of the bed and can then do a standard bed cover. After that, maybe some solar, etc....
New:
Wiring harness (lighting was already updated)
Front 3rd wheel
New wheel bearings
Master cylinder, lunette shock, and pivot bushings
All metal & soft brake lines & wheel cylinders
New shoes and fresh drum turn
Shocks
E-brake handles and NOS cables
Reflectors and tailgate chain/hardware
Front safety chains (swapped to cables)
Sample of the tonneau cover that fits just right, only about $400 still on Amazon:
And my setup...
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