Thank you sir!
It can be tighten to be able to rise / low down the tire to get the right height...
It can be tighten to be able to rise / low down the tire to get the right height...
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since 99% of the LMTVs in the States are Mall Crawlers (as is mine).. a dedicated "street" tire here would be a good option...
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More choices in 14r20 tires on his side if the big pond. (he's in Italy)
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Went down to Albany the other day to pick up some tires. I'm running 2004 tires so it's about time to swap them out.
Upon loading 9,000 pounds of tires the 1084 it blew out it's exhaust manifold/turbo gasket and it felt like I lost 100 hp. It crawled back home with barely any power and acceleration and spewed black smoke out the exhaust pipe and under the cab.
On the way down there we also pulled out a stuck semi
It looks like I got some heavier duty wheels, maybe off a caiman mrap? They measure the same but are .425 in thick vs .285 for a normal lmtv wheel. Anyone know anything about them?
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Stainless surf rod holder.
Came off a buddy's boat and had been sitting in his backyard for 25 years.
Made from some serious German stainless used at a local power plant (my buddy made it as a "government project").
A few mods and some welding and it bolted right up.
*does not interfere with front glad hands
Came off a buddy's boat and had been sitting in his backyard for 25 years.
Made from some serious German stainless used at a local power plant (my buddy made it as a "government project").
A few mods and some welding and it bolted right up.
*does not interfere with front glad hands
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I thought of you today as I sat in my cab with a rattle can of Rustoleum spraying my rusty heater (why BAE did such a crappy job with paint in the late 2000's is a shame). I even used some blue masking tape in a few places. I did leave the windows open so most of my brain cells (from this morning anyway) are still intact.
Painting is hard.
Painting is hard.
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I also ghettoed -up the interior with a piece of vinyl that matches the seats. Just experimenting (it's all temporary).
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How has your truck held up overall with the salt air?
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Fine given that the CARC paintjob was shit. I mist a little Oshpho on surfaces like the leaf springs that can catch some mild surface rust. Then I hit it with a rattle can a few days later. Lasts for months between treatments.
Any nicks and scratches get a touchup of course, but overall the gen-II CARC is badass stuff. BAE just did an AWEFUL job at prep before application. I've go places on the cab roof as big as my fist where it's simply peeled away from the black primer layer. But I just bust out the camo rattle can and fix where needed. I've never had to sand any surface beyond the heater (that was damned near bare metal it has such a bad application). Two years on the Island and I just know decided it was time to address it (just didn't want to harm the metal).
No rust on frame and the plastic-coated cab floor (behind and below seats as well as foot pan) just gets hosed out. Looks like new and no indications of sub-coating issues.
Where did you find your levometer?
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I think everybody got a levometer in/on their truck - except you Chucky.
Wonder what happened there...? Wonder who stole yours?
I have looked and so far - I haven't seen one that wasn't attached to a truck.
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Came with the M1079. I think it was standard equipment for all by the A1R variants but not sure.
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Came on my M-1088a1 and on my M1089a0
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Why not just get the civilian version for $20?
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You can go full retard if you want surplus one:
MILITARY INCLINOMETER HMMWV HUMVEE LMTV FMTV M900 M800 M35A2 A3 OFF ROAD CRAWLER | eBay
For military vehicular use. we can provide all your military parts needs.
www.ebay.com
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Honestly, this is what I'd father have....
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Yep, it was a spec item on several models. Just not the standard LMTV (until perhaps the A1R).
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.You can go full retard if you want surplus one:
MILITARY INCLINOMETER HMMWV HUMVEE LMTV FMTV M900 M800 M35A2 A3 OFF ROAD CRAWLER | eBay
For military vehicular use. we can provide all your military parts needs.www.ebay.com
That surplus version is just absolutely RIDICULOUS.
Post #836 is pretty impressive. And it is less money. A lot less with more features!
Well me me me you and 3dtexas got all the treats and i got ashes i must not be living right!!!!
OMG I ALMOST PUCKED IN MY OWN MOUTH 150 for a plastic piece of clear tubing and a ball bearing im in the wrong bizzness how much is this thing in the picture ? Can i send my sister over to trade out for it?