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I built an "extension" for the standard VIC mount that's under the radio deck. It's a foot long piece of 5" x 3/8" steel flat stock. I drilled it to match the holes for the the AM-1780 in the VIC mount, then bolted through the AM-1780, the extension, and the mount. I drilled the end to match...

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I consider the truck's starting procedure itself to be a soft deterrent :) I often leave it in gear (R or D) when parked. Between the non-standard ignition switch and the neutral safety, you can stop a good number of thieves: most nitwits couldn't figure out how to start it.

Pull it out, loop it around one of the steering wheel spokes, and lock it to itself. If you live in a high-crime (urban or suburban) area, it adds some security. But it would be pretty easy to defeat with a large bolt cutter. Here in my rural town of ~8000, people leave their vehicles running...

Happy birthday to her, and "Cool!" My wife won't drive my humvee. But she's 4' 10-1/2" (claims to be 5') and weighs about 110 pounds. I doubt she could reach the pedals or steer it :lol: so I don't push it. A wise man once told me: "Happy wife, happy life." Words I try to live by. I can see from...

Thanks for the update. Sounds like you had a mixed experience. The fact the obvious things (like the batteries and hood seals) were overlooked is concerning. And the wipers issue is uncool. But anyone can make mistakes: the real test will be if you encounter more serious issues over time. Keep...

The replacement process for the humvee will be long and slow. The government wants to replace humvees in non-combat roles with COTS vehicles, and in combat roles with the JLTV. But humvees will only be replaced as money comes available to buy replacements. I read somewhere that the army has...

Noise cancelling headphones.

It's a cool truck. It would be interesting to know the history/purpose behind this mod. Anyone who's been in the military knows that soldiers (both line grunts and the guys working the motor pools) are masters of improvisation (improvise, adapt, overcome) and the jury rig. That's how you wind...

That's cool. I need to look into those. However, how will you tell if the "junk" isn't rattling? Mine rattles so much everywhere else (rear seats, seat belts, tailgate) I don't think I could tell the difference :D

Having owned a number of... interesting... cars over the years that had forum followings, this not unusual. Someone thinks up a mod and starts selling it. Some owners install it. Those who have bought into it claim the mod makes the vehicle faster, quieter, more powerful. Those who haven't...

I'll probably take the kids to the donut shop in the morning. That's our traditional Saturday morning activity, but I have some projects to work on tomorrow, so they'll get their humvee ride and donuts on Tuesday. There's a fireworks display at the local park, but I'm not set up for five...

I forgot that one, too. About three weeks after I got it, one day it wouldn't start. Turns out one of the batteries wouldn't take a charge.

Agree. Drove mine most of the way home from Tennessee to Kansas and was about two hours from home when the belts gave out. If they look even a little bit funny, I'd either replace them or get a set to have on hand.

Well, just because someone owns a humvee doesn't mean he's the sharpest stick in the bundle :-D Come to think of it, I'm a perfect example of that.

This isn't legal advice, but I think it's unlikely that you'd get pulled over just for driving a humvee. Since the truck has a plate, unless you're speeding or something, you're probably OK. Even if you did get pulled over, the truck is titled and registered in another state. My understanding is...

I was out of town for a week so I missed this, but you can buy the Packard connectors and make a "Y" that will plug in to the wiring harness without cutting/splicing/soldering anything on the harness. I bought a male and female connector and created a "Y" that plugs into the harness at the horn...

From my research before I bought my truck, there's not much difference as far as "performance"--they have similar approach/departure angles, fording capabilities, and slope capabilities. The main difference is that the later trucks have been modified to carry the additional weight that came when...

Let us know what you think when you have it in hand. I thought seriously about a PlanB truck, but the price and a few other nitpicks stopped me. I'm especially interested in what you think about the sliding door windows and the aluminum roof. Be sure to post more pictures once it arrives.

My understanding is that it's similar to the anodization process. Essentially it's creating a coating over the surface of the aluminum, but unlike anodization, alodine(ing?) doesn't require submersion or electricity. Alodine sometimes referred to as chromate conversion coating. I've read that...