What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

[Gcelevator]

Today I converted it from a 2 door pickup to a NOS 4 man top from GMA. Definitely like the looks of it better with the 4 doors. Now I just need to track down rear seat bases and cushions.

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Awesome!!!! Looks good.

 

[Gcelevator]

Decided to start working on the M1151A1. Replaced the fluids on the hubs and differentials. Had to clean the RF geared hub due to acumulated sand ( it came drained and no plugs) and also opened the rear differential as there was no drain plug present. Rear diff was clean. Installed new rims and the tires i had in my truck with 90% tread. Planning to remove the emgine and install a working one in the next couple of weeks.

 

[kurtvk]

Does it work good? I noticed it is a 4k RPM.

Seems to be ok so far, have not seen it go above 3k. and it has a bonus Hr meter on it also.

 

[HUMMER H1]

Swapped my M1123 front springs from 954 lb to 1728 lb,
I can’t stand those 954s
100 lb brush guard made them sag.

I have snow plow springs on my HMC4 hummer, I love the sharp handling.

 

[greenswoave]

Threw on some new (to me) wheels/tires - thanks @fuzzytoaster

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Threw on some new (to me) wheels/tires - thanks @fuzzytoaster View attachment 922432

Lookin good!

 

[Mogman]

Threw on some new (to me) wheels/tires - thanks @fuzzytoaster View attachment 922432

Welcome to the SS forums!

 

[lpcoating]

Swapped my M1123 front springs from 954 lb to 1728 lb,
I can’t stand those 954s
100 lb brush guard made them sag.

I have snow plow springs on my HMC4 hummer, I love the sharp handling.

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I'll take is opportunity to "Dad" you. Please tell me I just can't see the jack stand?

 

[cahilj]

I'll take is opportunity to "Dad" you. Please tell me I just can't see the jack stand?

My dad would have slowly lowered the jack while I was under it........

 

[cahilj]

I'm still working on the center console.

I got the repurposed transceiver switch connector done. Nothing exciting.

 

[HUMMER H1]

I'll take is opportunity to "Dad" you. Please tell me I just can't see the jack stand?

replacing front springs doesn’t require jack stand, in fact it’s the opposite, you need to be able to raise and lower the vehicle and one end of the control arm,
No need to open the hood or lay under the vehicle,
17 minutes to take a spring out
30 min to put it back,
All done form the side of the vehicle and the comfort of sitting on a upside down milk crate

 

[15W40]

Humvee initiation rites began today. Geared hub reseals and new ball joints, tie rods, etc.

Also got my supplemental ground harness today too.

 

[Bulldogger]

Humvee initiation rites began today. Geared hub reseals and new ball joints, tie rods, etc.

Also got my supplemental ground harness today too.

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Good on you for doing a thorough job!

 

[HUMMER H1]

I love the new level looks of my truck,
Snow plow springs did the job.

 

[Mainsail]

Got the truck box bolted down. Lots of time on the table saw getting the wood blocks cut to fit the bed, and getting the height just where I want it- it sits about even with the ammo cans inside so when the rear curtain is rolled up it doesn't hinder the view out the back.

Filled it with the tool bag, that heavy hydraulic jack, and other items. Tried to lock it and the lock mechanism was broken. It worked fine the last time I tried it, now its dead. Drill out the rivets holding the latch assembly and grind off the pivot pin for the latch. The locking tab broke off the lock cylinder, and like most typical crap you buy these days it was pressed on instead of screwed, so you can't just screw on a new locking tab.

I have a good lock in the stash but the locking tab is different, so decided to check online for a replacement. Tractor Supply has one for DeeZee boxes that looks like it'll fit for $20, so I ride the motorcycle out and buy it. Threw the packaging away because it wouldn't fit in my pocket. Get home and the locking tab is too short to engage the locking part of the latch assembly.

Revisited the lock I have in the stash, and start the process of making the locking tab fit. Assemble the whole thing, check, mark the part to grind, dissemble, grind, smooth, reassemble, check the fit.... That went on for about two hours. The pivot pin I had to grind off to dissemble the whole mess was replaced by a long aircraft bolt from the stash that fit perfectly.

Pop-riveted the latch assembly back onto the box and everything is working right again.

 

[M1028A1ShelterCarrier]

Finished fabrication of adapter bracket that can mount Silverado mirrors to humvee .

those mirrors are 75 dollars at Amazon, manual adjustable, I took out the back section where it was supposed to attach to Silverado door, it’s triangle shape.View attachment 911599View attachment 911600View attachment 911601View attachment 911602View attachment 911604View attachment 911605View attachment 911607View attachment 911608

Does anybody make these mirror brackets for sale?

 

[cahilj]

Cleaned up the front bumper and shackles. I'll swap the hardware when I pick up my Luverne brush guard in a few weeks.

Also did a half-a.... job cleaning up the control arms and slapped some paint on there. CARC refits have always been a pet peeve of mine.

 

[M998y]

I bought it!

 

[CapePrep]

Got the truck box bolted down. Lots of time on the table saw getting the wood blocks cut to fit the bed, and getting the height just where I want it- it sits about even with the ammo cans inside so when the rear curtain is rolled up it doesn't hinder the view out the back.

Filled it with the tool bag, that heavy hydraulic jack, and other items. Tried to lock it and the lock mechanism was broken. It worked fine the last time I tried it, now its dead. Drill out the rivets holding the latch assembly and grind off the pivot pin for the latch. The locking tab broke off the lock cylinder, and like most typical crap you buy these days it was pressed on instead of screwed, so you can't just screw on a new locking tab.

I have a good lock in the stash but the locking tab is different, so decided to check online for a replacement. Tractor Supply has one for DeeZee boxes that looks like it'll fit for $20, so I ride the motorcycle out and buy it. Threw the packaging away because it wouldn't fit in my pocket. Get home and the locking tab is too short to engage the locking part of the latch assembly.

Revisited the lock I have in the stash, and start the process of making the locking tab fit. Assemble the whole thing, check, mark the part to grind, dissemble, grind, smooth, reassemble, check the fit.... That went on for about two hours. The pivot pin I had to grind off to dissemble the whole mess was replaced by a long aircraft bolt from the stash that fit perfectly.

Pop-riveted the latch assembly back onto the box and everything is working right again.

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Nice clean job! Can you share a link or info on the box? Have been pondering something like this as well. Thanks

 

[Mainsail]

Nice clean job! Can you share a link or info on the box? Have been pondering something like this as well. Thanks

I forget the brand, but the original owner paid $189 on a'zon for it. I bought it from him for about half. I was hoping to find a Knakk or Jobox but none came available in the size I wanted or the price I was willing to pay. It's not as secure as I would like, but secure enough for opportunist thieves.

This one is a stainless-steel diamond-plate thing that I rattle-canned some self etching primer and then Rapco over (the visible parts). My original intent was to have it sit up high enough to get the four soft doors partially underneath but that put it up too high. It's up high enough now to get a 2X4 under, so for that size cargo I haven't shortened the bed any. I really needed to get that giant black bag with the heavy hydraulic jack out of my garage and into the truck without worrying it'll disappear in the home center parking lot.