What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

[Bobthebuilder]

Anyone got suggestions or thoughts on aftermarket wheels? I'd like to get away from these military tires and go with a 17"-18" wheel + mudtire combo. It's the next thing I want to do to my hmmwv.

 

[kcobean]

Anyone got suggestions or thoughts on aftermarket wheels? I'd like to get away from these military tires and go with a 17"-18" wheel + mudtire combo. It's the next thing I want to do to my hmmwv.

I have the XD Series XD798 18" wheels with 37" Cooper Discoverer tires on mine. I like 'em.

 

[kcobean]

Little stuff over the weekend.

I installed the updated, self-cancelling turn signal switch. It's great but the cancelling ring that screws into the steering wheel has too much flex in it so the pins were flexing out of the way when contacting the cancellation cam instead of actually neutralizing the switch. I ended up using gorilla glue and gluing it on to the steering wheel to eliminate the flex.

Installed a rear-view mirror (I put the mount in last weekend, but let it sit on the glass and cure for a week before actually hanging the mirror. Nice to be able to see out the back/center when driving

I pulled the left rear spindle nut cover off and inspected the lock ring. Two tabs firmly engaged. Cleaned everything up and put it back together. Moved to the right rear and discovered a bad output seal, so I just changed the oil in that one and refilled and ordered the parts to change the seal. Will do that and the fronts next weekend.

I was going to pull the rear suspension shims to eliminate the camber issue, but I don't have all the tools to pull the suspension arm off the truck, so I might have to take it to a local shop for this one.

I replaced the dash lights with LEDs. Need to replace the lenses as these are clouded and one is melted on the inside so they don't light the gauges very well.

I bought a 24v->12V converter, bus-bar and a marine grade USB port/ligher socket/voltage display panel. Probably won't put the converter and bus-bar in until I get my center console built, then they'll go on the underside.

 

[Bobthebuilder]

Man those look great. Did you add spacers or anything to address the backspacing?

 

[kcobean]

Man those look great. Did you add spacers or anything to address the backspacing?

No, they're bolted right onto the spindle.

 

[Mario]

Looking at fixing the dashboard lenses that are melted.
Already got green LED bulbs, so all I need is clear lenses.
Anyone have part number for those?

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[kcobean]

Looking at fixing the dashboard lenses that are melted.
Already got green LED bulbs, so all I need is clear lenses.
Anyone have part number for those?

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http://www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/dainleclfuse.html

 

[Bulldogger]

Started making some half doors. Sourced the empty frames from Hawkman. Good fellow to do business with. More details on the process in my HMMWV's thread.
Bulldogger

 

[Mario]

http://www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/dainleclfuse.html

Thanks.
Sorry, should have clarified; I'm looking for clear lens with metal front.
I tried using the light without the cover and it was way too bright.
I really just want what OEM came with but in clear lens.

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[Action]

Thanks.
Sorry, should have clarified; I'm looking for clear lens with metal front.
I tried using the light without the cover and it was way too bright.
I really just want what OEM came with but in clear lens.

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The ones you seek are all plastic with a green front and clear tube. There should also be an "o-ring" around it. I had some completely clear ones like in the link, but they were shorter than oem. You could try them and paint the tops.

 

[Mario]

The ones you seek are all plastic with a green front and clear tube. There should also be an "o-ring" around it. I had some completely clear ones like in the link, but they were shorter than oem. You could try them and paint the tops.

I'm looking for one of those: http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cLoAAOSwsXFZEhzW/s-l1600.jpg

 

[Bulldogger]

Installed a USB charger w voltmeter and put the plywood deck in.
Bulldogger

 

[MIDDLEMAN]

Where should I look to find seats like yours?

 

[kcobean]

Installed a USB charger w voltmeter and put the plywood deck in.
Bulldogger

I saw your photos of the deck in your other thread. What's it for? I bought a similar USB charger/voltage meter and am going to install it in center console I'm planning. Is yours 12 or 24V?

 

[tomcata3]

I made a center console and front bumper

 

[Jayo]

Wow thats nice!

I made a center console and front bumper
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[Bulldogger]

I saw your photos of the deck in your other thread. What's it for? I bought a similar USB charger/voltage meter and am going to install it in center console I'm planning. Is yours 12 or 24V?

The decking is a mod from the service. I don't know what the Army says it's for, but from my perspective it makes stowage easier and it also relieves knees from the bumps and bruises when crawling around in the interior. I could never crawl from one side to the next without banging a knee on the corrugations. This gets rid of that and gives me tie downs. Should also be more comfortable for my dog when she rides with me.

Bulldogger

 

[fpchief]

I made a center console and front bumper
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You have some skills!!! Very nice!

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[Bulldogger]

I made a center console and front bumper
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Agreed, it is very nice. You could go whole-hog and throw in some more brass and elegant fittings and you'll have something Steampunk and Jules Verne fans would be proud to drive

Bulldogger

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Agreed, it is very nice. You could go whole-hog and throw in some more brass and elegant fittings and you'll have something Steampunk and Jules Verne fans would be proud to drive

Bulldogger

I'm thinking a brass ship's wheel for a steering wheel and maybe a fish-scale horn button would be nice touches.... especially if the horn button also emitted an appropriate seafood scent when pressed.

.... ah.... but my mind wanders.