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Spare tire carrier got mounted this morning. Kascar part #: 5712345 This one here: https://www.real4wd.com/zedSuite/catalog/partdetail.aspx?PartNo=5712345

I already ran into the issue with the frame box brackets long before install. When I had it all laid out on the floor and assembled in my mind prior to the HMMWV's arrival, I realized the brackets that I had did not have the holes to accommodate the A2 bumper. I looked the needed part #'s up in...

Got the airlift bumper mostly installed. Just need to tighten everything down. The install was an absolute nightmare. While the holes on the brackets matched up nicely with one another, the holes on the frame rails were about 5/32" closer together. So to make it fit, I had to open up 2 of the...

I did install a new O-ring, but I'm pretty nervous about it leaking so I will be watching it closely.

Now with a lift, start to finish was about 2 hours at a very leisurely pace. The only issue that I had was with the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube was too large to fit into the opening on the new oil pan, so I had to open up the inlet on the oil pan a bit. As far as doing it on my back, I...

Oil pan is done and tranny pan is resealed. I took the time to change the tranny filter while I had the pan down. I also got all 4 wheels pulled and took the tires off the rims. Originally I had planned on reusing the run flats, but I didn't really take into account the difficulty of...

I went with Retiredwarhorses's battery trays for the Optima batteries and just added the terminal covers to my shopping list. Unfortunately due to a dental emergency with my daughter, my HMMWV time was be minimal today. I did get a few things checked off: -Checked function on the interior and...

Hearing it crank over and fire up immediately was a big relief. I didn't expect any issues, but you never know what can happen in a few months of sitting. Motor sounded great and the truck drove sweet. Hopefully I will have more time to play tomorrow. The truck is still at my shop and today I...

I changed all of the fluids except engine oil. The oil pan is dented and I have the replacement to do in the next day or so. I played with a couple different ways of mounting the batteries, but ultimately this setup seemed to work the best for the time being. I think i will build some adapters...

At around 5:00PM this afternoon, my M998A1 was delivered to NH. EUC cleared a couple weeks ago but pickup had proven a bit tricky as the lot in Indianapolis was only available 7AM-8AM on Fridays. I have picked up a lot of parts in the last 3 months while i have waited and I will update the post...