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    ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

    Wow, that's an excellent question chucky! I never thought to ask that. I'd also like to know the answer to that.
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    New M-1083 owner. So, here we go!!

    I rebuilt the one on M1083A1 and it had a heater in it…well at least that what it looked like to me. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/air-dryer.202749/ Look at #5, from Ronmar. Tom.
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    Oil drain pro-tip

    I've changed the engine oil twice on by M1083A1, 3126 engine. I just use two 5 gallon buckets with cardboard under the buckets just in case something happens. The only oil that gets away from me is when I swap out the buckets change out the oil filter and it just a few drips. Before I remove...
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    Keith's M1078A1 Project Overland

    How do you raise them once in the truck?😁
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    Best chemical/product to clean soft cover?

    I use and like Purple Power. Just FYI. Be careful using it around aluminum! Read the directions on the back of the container.
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    Best chemical/product to clean soft cover?

    I have used this before on numerous covers before, that were vinyl and cloth. On my trucks and boats. Heck I even use it on my vinyl siding to remove stubborn stains mildew and that green stuff I guess is algae that won’t come off with other cleaners. YMMV. I don’t know why it says Robot or...
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    Someone tampered with Sgt York!

    Those basta**s!🤬
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    Was there a final correct answer on the LM/FMTVs being EMP proof ????

    …mmmm, chances are you are right and it may never, ever happen. However, I never thumb my nose at Murphy’s Law, it always seems to have a way to rear its ugly head and bite you in the back side when you least expect it. Mother Nature, I love her, but she can be a fickle B^tch sometimes.
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    Exhaust brake Questions

    Photo?
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    Maryland, 4-6 May 49th Annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally and Militaria Flea Market at Hagerstown Aviation Museum

    …nope. Got there today by 1100 hours. By 1200 hours many were packing up. Sad :cry:. Not as nice as last year.
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    Maryland, 4-6 May 49th Annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally and Militaria Flea Market at Hagerstown Aviation Museum

    Yep, not many vehicles here this year. Went yesterday, and got a couple of deals. It rain a little but really no big deal. Didn’t get there until noon and didn’t get to see everything yesterday, going back again today. Hopefully there will be more people there because it’s a Saturday and...
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    M1078a1 total operating cost per mile?

    I feel ya…and I have a 6x6… …of course there are those Eco-Hubs out there. I’ve seen someone say they almost doubled there mileage with those hubs. Gotta get some soon.
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    'New' member from IA

    Hello right back at you, from Maryland. If your jumping in and getting a MV, all you need is the will to put in time on repairs/maintenance, read the TM's, do research, ask questions and have FUN! Oh yeah, I forgot, a bucket full of money, then your good. :p Good luck. Tom.
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    M1088A1 rear brake gauge

    Bad gauge?
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    Hmmwv shipping

    Try, @unitedstatesoffreight. I've heard nothing but good things about them.
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    Steel Pickup tubes

    Although my truck is different (it is a 5 ton) and newer it had steel pickup tubes that were rusted, had a couple of pin holes, but worse it was almost completely clogged with rust. Removed and replaced them with Stainless Steel tubes. I've had great experience with stainless steel pickup...
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    New Member in MT

    Welcome from Maryland.
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    New member in North Carolina

    Welcome to the jungle from Maryland. Nice looking truck! A lot of good, smart and knowledgeable people/members on this site. Most all will be happy to help you with no problems, a few are a little more gruff. As most will tell you, download the technical manuals (TM’s). Read and study them, they...
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    Was there a final correct answer on the LM/FMTVs being EMP proof ????

    Well, a strong enough solar flare can cause an EMP but not kill life.
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    MRAP Light Set

    Yep, I know what you mean! Looking for the site location now. I PMed @Third From Texas to see where there are getting them. I want to check the shipping cost. If it is viable I will purchase one. Maybe we can get several members that are on the east coast that want one and we can get them...
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