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  1. spankybear

    Interesting trans jack design for FMTVs

    As much as I would like to have a jack like that the price of the china one wins. https://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb-low-profile-transmission-jack-60240.html?_br_psugg_q=transmission+jack and NO I don't like the buy one from there... but I have a price... When the weather gets better i'll...
  2. spankybear

    FMTV Water Pump Belt Replacement

    I am having a hard time getting my fat paws and arms in... I took a look and has anyone tried to take the bottom shroud off? Kind of looks easier to take off if you can get it past the drain on the bottom.
  3. spankybear

    ABS...... advantage... disadvantage in FMTV.... your educated info appreciated

    Can't speak for the LMTV but I DO NOT like ABS on an off road vehicle. If you are in gravel or similar it hamper stopping. If you only plan on driving on pavement then ABS is a good thing... IMHO
  4. spankybear

    Seeking Experienced Consult on M1078 in Seattle Area

    Monroe area here
  5. spankybear

    Who's running dynamic tire balancing beads?

    with reading all of the adding stuff inside of the tire I was kind of under the impression you couldn't spin balance. If you can spin balance I am doing that!
  6. spankybear

    M1088 with 4 (Four) leads into the battery box

    Now go for a drive! I really love driving my LMTV!
  7. spankybear

    Who's running dynamic tire balancing beads?

    I not too sure that's a fair comparison to say only using 3oz... Was there a bead lock in that tire not to mention all of the CTIS accouterments . Also has anyone done a spin balance on the LMTV tires?
  8. spankybear

    Who's running dynamic tire balancing beads?

    On the Liquid Truck Tire Balancer has anyone had a tire repaired with the stuff inside? I would think that a tire repair place may not work on a tire.
  9. spankybear

    FMTV Water Pump Belt Replacement

    Yes sir... the parts 24P TM is also an awesome source part numbers 🧸
  10. spankybear

    Who's running dynamic tire balancing beads?

    Is this just from your experience or is this sited somewhere? I read that the will stay in place due to static. But I don't know if that's an issue.
  11. spankybear

    FMTV Water Pump Belt Replacement

    Thank you NDT!!! You are awesome and have saved me a headache. Just know it's going to be a PIA to replace! Speaking of Gates... are they made in China now?
  12. spankybear

    Who's running dynamic tire balancing beads?

    In my research I found a post/video/something i can't remember on the internets where they showed rust and corrosion from running antifreeze. I have been looking at the "counteract" beads for my tires. Has anyone here ran these? There is a youtuber "brokeoverland" who has used them. I am looking...
  13. spankybear

    Replacement seat options

    just bumping this topic to see if anybody has anything else to add... Having putting a few miles under the butt... not liking the USGI seats... Nope not at all!
  14. spankybear

    Anyone swap out their steering wheel?

    OK... That hash has me intrigued . Can you tell me about it?
  15. spankybear

    Have you installed 3.07 gears in your truck? Kindly step in I have something to ask

    Heck you where halfway to getting the gears replaced if you did the things in bold...
  16. spankybear

    Have you installed 3.07 gears in your truck? Kindly step in I have something to ask

    But but.,... they sold them for 80 bucks.... I asked one of the folks if they have installed them yet... nothing but crickets... It's a lot of work... especially the front. Sure you can remove the front by taking off the king pins but you can't see the seals and bearings... My seals had issues...
  17. spankybear

    Well, I done did it. Won a m1078. Need to get it home... In Wahington - any suggesti

    took her up in the woods for a spin!
  18. spankybear

    Picture of your Battery Box?

    There's a question of how I wired my batteries. They are wired just like if I had 6TLs. I did get some extensions to extend where the cable hook up. I got these below...
  19. spankybear

    Picture of your Battery Box?

    I get mine from the Interstate Battery Distributor... Not an Interstate Battery Dealer. Looks like Colorado has 5 Distributors. Link below https://www.interstatebatteries.com/distributor-locations I use to get Group 31s for the CUCV there but where like 39.99. I have also got deep cycle...
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