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The picture was off of govplanet that I chopped up. The line drawing are from a goggle image search and then edited.

I think with a different engine you could take 12" out right down the center and it would still be 6'2" wide. It would be a lot of work to move the frame rails closer and take 6" out of each CV shaft. I definitely think it could be done and would look more proportionally correct. I'd be...

I was just messing around with photoshop but that's great that someone did it. Just when you think you've got an original idea LOL.

Why would it slide with bumps? The rearend doesn't move and the eng/trans/tc doesn't move. Bumps don't effect anything.

for a completely custom build, this is what I would do. A Humjeep. Maybe narrow it 12" and put a TD inline 4 in it. I think it would be a blast.

I'm not so sure it wouldn't be easier to convert it to 12v. Depends on if you plan on using all the stock accessories like the glow plugs and controller, alternator and any other 24v system. The 4L80 needs to use a controller and (just a guess) the new engine probably uses an ECM tied to the...

There is a guy locally that was mounting a Humvee body on a truck frame and using the stock truck drive train. He was using the straight axle from the truck. IMO it's not a great idea. I'm not sure what motivated the project.

I looked at a lot of options, some you can find here ... https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/my-new-1992-m998-avenger.184818/post-2210080 I ended up going with H2 wheels. If they are stock wheels, the center needs to be machined slightly to fit the H1/HMMWV hub. The wheels stick out about 1...

You brought up an interesting concern regarding collapsing steering columns in HMMWV's. So from what I can tell, the H1 does not use a Ford Escort steering column. It does use a similar steering column as the HMMWV with the exception that it is fitted with a more consumer like directional...

Here is the finished and assembled column. Overall length is 2" shorter than stock. The directional mount is moved 1" forward on the column to clear the dash on the shortened column. Obviously there is a performance gain from the reduced overall weight LOL

The stock steering column had shrink tubing on each end of the brass horn contactor and where the wire for the horn goes into the steering shaft (3 red arrows). I used Vulcanizing rubber tape instead of the shrink tubing. If you haven't used this stuff I highly recommend you get a roll. I...

When I left off with this thread almost 2 years ago last thing I was doing was looking for tires and wheels to move away from the stock Mud tires and 16.5" wheels. I found a good deal on a set of 5 H2 wheels and tires. They had like new BFG 37x12.5x17 A/T All Terrain tires mounted and ready to...

I'll through in my experiences with driving in snow and brakes in general. The HMMWV has a few things going against it for driving in snow on the roads. First are the stock tires. They work great in 3 feet of snow but on 1 inch they are nearly useless, they just aren't made for traction on...

Yes but no amount of tilting makes any more room. There is no other way to make additional room. I will be welding everything back together in the next couple of days as well as modifying the seat. I will be posting updates as I go.

Besides making more room with the steering column and seat mods, my plans for this year are 4L80 as mentioned above. Vic-3 Lite communications for driver/passenger intercom. And a custom install AC system.

I want to keep the military look and the stock directional signal controls. I did check out a H1 steering column and did not like the looks of it.

So it's been a while since I've posted to my thread. Since my last post my focus changed to a plow truck. Originally I bought a low mileage Duramax with a rusted out frame to use as a donor to do a Duramax conversion to this truck. I actually bought it the same day with those intentions...

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The stock wheels are 8.5" and the Dodge are 8" In my thread I detail the differences in what tires fit. 37x12.50x17 have a wheel width of 8.5-10.5". I suspect you could put them on a 8" wheel but it is just outside the recommended width. There is a tire manufacturer that makes a 37x11.50x17...

I love the stock rims. I hate the tire choices for 16.5" rims. The only options are MT's - Mud Tires. I want AT's - All Terrain Tires. I have to switch to a 17" rim to have any choices. It the only reason I'm looking for different rims.