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I've heard while reading these forums that the wheel itself has a different bead shape, since the runflats hold the bead on. This is why people say you shouldnt remove the runflats unless you use a PVC insert.
So I'm assuming the tire also has a different bead shape to mate with it. But again...
I'm no expert on tires, but I think the bead shape is different on military tires because they are designed to be used with runflats. I think most people that go with aftermarket tires also change their wheels to 17". Someone who knows more than me will likely chime in.
Let us know how it goes, I'd be shocked if dynamat will stay on the oil pan or bell housing. You have heat, wind, and gravity working against you.
By the way I'm working on a very similar project, just having installed horse stall mats on the tunnel and floor. I also installed kilmat (similar...
Heres a tip for hiding the switch...instead of hard mounting the switch to a panel, have it free hanging on the end of the wires (with good strain releif). Wrap the entire switch in a bicycle inner tube. Tie wrap in place somewhere hidden. You can flip the switch "through" the inner tube.
This...
Check all spindle nuts
Check for missing CDR valve due to demil process
Check for loose bolts on half shalfs
Change all fluids
Change all filters (sometimes air filter is not even installed)
Make sure batteries are secured, and check for loose/hot wires
You might want to consider making them into two halves for each chain, such that the tubes are open at the bottom when the tailgait is up. This will prevent the tubes from filling with water and rusting out the chains.
My youngest son helping sort out the rhino tire carrier
By the way I realize I need new floors and a new kitchen, but I got my priorities straight. Humvee parts come first.
Good to know, I was actually wondering about that. I just finished installing almost 200 pounds of rubber mats, plus the turret parts and now the rear tire carrier. I figure every pound will help the ride quality!
There is a drain tube in the back to prevent the valley from filling up with water and rusting out your injection pump. Lots of threads talking about it, do some searching and you'll find pictures.
Installed horse stall mats from tractor supply. I opted to remove all of the plywood, including underneath the rear AC unit. Thats when I realized that unit has "feet" all around it and there are corresponding holes in the plywood. There are also refrigerant tubes that go straight down through...
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