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    Hub/spindle assembly

    Evay has been good to me finding NOS hub gear... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hub/spindle assembly

    I’d assume the worst on the parts. Bearings and gears should be carefully inspected Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Replaced hub output seal. Adjusted hub bearings to spec with new washer and loctite. Checked drive gear end play, in spec. Completed re-booting 7.5k shaft. Test drive to grub hut for a burger. [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    10k half shaft disassembly

    Used “pipe trick” method to separate hub side CV joint. Used (2) 1x4 pieces of lumber under the CV from either side and some gravity assisted hits. It only took 3 hits. Now re-greasing and booting the shaft. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Idler arm replacement... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Aluminum armor

    Plan B may be developing an up-armor kit.... Give them a call. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    10k half shaft disassembly

    Stilltring to figure out 7k disassembly if the rotor side ring is a destructive removal. Thinking I’ll go to 12k shafts next time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    10k half shaft disassembly

    Could be 7.5k shafts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    10k half shaft disassembly

    Looks like the rotor side CV is specified for disassembly in the TM. Suggestions how to get the retaining ring off in one piece or replacement part #? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    10k half shaft disassembly

    Getting stuck on how to disassemble the shaft joints for inspection and boot repair. I would prefer to disassemble from the hub side as the rotor side outer snap ring looks like a destructive process (its not moving) Rotor side with external ring Hub side. Inner snap ring moved however it...
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    X door cracking issue

    FMC braces are a nice idea to reduce flexing and perhaps cracking. Simple to replicate if needed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Insulation retainer screw size/pitch?

    Hard to find anything close to the milspec self tapping style. Striking out on mc master carr Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Insulation retainer screw size/pitch?

    Anyone know the insulation retainer bar screw size/pitch? Looks like sheet metal thread pitch. I have not made it to the hardware store yet to attempt to match. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Attached tailgate chains to body mount brackets. Prior owner used zip ties which do not exactly support load. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tunnel top and rear side insulation pads

    My hmmwv is a 4 man hardtop conversion. Its missing the top tunnel insulation pads and the rear side tunnel pads. All other interior insulation appears to be complete. What part numbers do I need? Ordered 12340870 for the top front 1/2 cover. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

    Replaced hood bumpers with urethane from Daystar. Original bumpers came off in shards. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    HMMWV Grounding Kit Install

    Nice writeup Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    pressurewasher sandblaster attachment

    Interesting read, I'm also thinking about picking up a sandblaster attachment for my pressure washer use on heavy parts. For thin parts I understand these units can feed other abrasives and soda if needed.
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    318 transplant oilpan clearance?

    Those lift blocks look scary. Too tall and hopefully well secured by u-bolts.
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    M37 Combat Wheels - Studs/Nuts

    VPW has them :)
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