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No really, did you REALLY put anti-seize on the rim? Petroleum based Anti-seize? OMG

Never did.... Doesn't matter....

If you want I will contact OSHA and try get the data. I doubt they differentiate applications like military. Most military accidents likely are not publicly reported. The other thing is the cost of a cage for protection. This is outside of the reach of most. May be best to hand off the tires...

A very wise man here^. Folks, if one person thinks twice before taking a chance, then my comments were worth it. I'm really surprised at the negativity here, but the World is a much more negative place today. All I wanted to do is bring awareness.

Really? No deaths from military tires? None? Are you sure or are you getting awesome, as your avatar says? https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/face/stateface/ca/05ca007.html h a testing program and that all training is documented. Introduction On May 25, 2005, at approximately 11 a.m., a 20-year-old...

http://www.wmur.com/article/1-dead-1-injured-after-tire-explodes-at-salem-auto-shop/5206922 http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Research/Files/TireExplosionHazardAlert.pdf

I note that sidewalls blow out too. Let me see if I can track down those sidewall fatality videos too. Steel belts can kill with ease. I'm not trying to be anyones' mother. Lord knows we all have one (and one is enough lol). Just trying to raise awareness. My inflation system has the has...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sS35Nnyy6E I have changed how I handle my tire inflation. Old tires? Get rid of them. It's not worth it.

I have the Technical Manuals, but finding torque specs seems to be allusive. I absolutely hate the way these manuals are set up. aua Anyone recall the exact spindle nut and hub cover torque specs?

While the newer polycarbonate lights are nice looking, I prefer true glass when in comes to optics.There is no flex in glass. Flex is bad because the lens changes with it. True, they can shatter, but I will keep an extra one onboard. Hella is my choice.

I thought about this too, but was concerned about lack of lateral movement control. Certainly would be nice to make it adjustable though.

Gotcha, but why is the outer bearing allowed to get oil splashed on it that takes the grease off? Engineering theory I suppose.

Does anyone know the engineering reason why these hubs have a greased portion in the bearing and then a 80/90 w gear oil bath in the planetaries? Seems like the oil would flush out the grease. This is actually what I found. Doesn't make sense at this point:shrugs::shrugs::shrugs:

No, I did not pull the seal closest to the engine on the spindle. Seemed in good shape, but I still could, since the hub is not back on yet. Is this one CTIS too? You can see the seal that I did not pull in the second picture. Is this the same size as the other seals on the spindle?

This is the second tool that I developed for repacking the bearings and replacing the seals. While the tub is nothing special, and they have them for semi-trucks, the challenge is using them on FMTV wheels. Semi's have concave wheels, which act as support for the tub. Ours are convex. I used...

Mil spec 20# sledge proved handy. Seals were in ok shape, but less flexible, so I replaced them. There are 2 in each hub for the CTIS. There is a third seal at the base of the hub, which I opted not to replace. I used my 3 and 7/8" socket to drive the seals lightly with a 5# sledge. Does the...

My truck came from a snow / salt region. Thus, my drums are seized. Here is my removal device. Made it with a Harbor Freight engine stand I had and a bottle jack. Chains rated at 11k # x 4. Hooks (rated at 10k #)came from HF too. This tool require reinforcement at the 4 swing out arms, as they...

The regulator at the alternator that you tied the Tach in to.

Did your regulator have 2 or 4 posts to connect to? There seems to be a few different models of regulator out there.

My regulator is a n3030. I note that some of the other posts with regard to tapping the regulator for a signal, used a different regulator. It only has two posts and one military style connector on the front. Do I still use the the white post?