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Gents, I'm still hunting for troop seats for a base model (fixed side bed) M813. I've had many conversations with people who claim that there's no difference between the seats for the M809 and the M939 series. I've figured out what the difference is: On the base, fixed side truck there is NO...

As a computer network engineer who owns a 5-ton, this seemed totally appropriate. You just *know* that this is how Wes views a lot of us:

Some of our members (@simp5782 for example) have produced several helpful how-to videos for repairs and upgrades to our vehicles. Could we perhaps create a "Video" thread or section in each sub-forum (Deuce/5-ton/HMMWV etc) to consolidate the Youtube and Vimeo video links that our members have...

I bought a receiver hitch that pairs up with the pintle hitch. I do not recognize the markings on the bolts and the internet was no help so I cannot determine what grade the bolts are. I need to buy longer bolts the pass through the combined hitches. What grade or material should I be aiming for?

Early on in the movie "Generation Kill" it was mentioned that the members of the unit spent their own personal funds to upgrade their vehicles with potentially life saving equipment, such as bits of armor, paint, and spare parts. In my experience, it's not uncommon to raid DRMO or redlined...

I've found the procedure in the TM. How difficult is this job in real life? I'm talking about the baby disc brake on the rear drive shaft. I've been under the truck a hundred times, staring up at this thing. It looks like it would be a PITA. Am I wrong?

Our M998 came in a cargo/troop configuration with blanking panels for the rear doors. These blanking panels are the type that have the little access flap on the lower half that allows you to access the rear footwells from outside the vehicle. The truck did NOT come with the flip-down...

I'm unable to log in using any browser on my lap top. It says "the requested user cannot be found" I'm logged in on my phone right now. Anyone else having this issue?

A couple of simple questions: How difficult is it to replace the hard air lines on an M813? I know that there are new, modern materials approved for highway use. Are they easier to work with than the copper lines and fittings? Is this something that should be a preventative task? How often...

After too long, I fired up my M813 for a maintenance jog. As I was doing my walkaround, looking for fluids and low tires, I spied this dude walking up my driveway wearing a Vietnam era green jacket with unit patches and pins on it. He asked how long I'd had the truck and I told him. He said...

@simp5782 I saw deep flooding in the news. What's the word? Are you pulling people out of flooded roads and holes?

I checked the TM's and I searched the forum. All I can find are references to the cargo barrier "extension." I have the 2-man cargo barrier and I'm not sure I'm installing it correctly. The bottom has L-brackets which line up with 2 large holes in the cargo area. Ok, fine so far. It would seem...

Day before yesterday, I took my 5-ton out for a leisurely maintenance drive to keep the fluids moving and seals lubricated. I parked the truck, drained the air tanks and gave the truck a walk-around, looking for any fluid leaks, ensuring that the dog bones aren't popping off, etc. There was...

Is any model of military HMMWV equipped with ABS? If so, what year did it make its first appearance? This is for research into clearing up Maryland's motor vehicle requirements. Many thanks.

How does one typically go about removing the "box" in the rear passenger foot wells? They're held in by an overabundance of rivets. There's definitely no way to hit all of them with a drill due to angles and space limitations. I read somewhere that this was a common mod in the Avenger models...

Very clean M35A2 seen blasting through Edgewater, MD today, 2/5/21. Please PM me if you see this.

Ok, so the story is that HMMWVs are light in the rear and do not handle well in snow, especially thin snow. I only ever drove HMMWVs that had a heavy comms shelter in the back when I was in the Navy. Is this true or is the issue being exaggerated by the internet? If it is true, how much weight...

I'm trying to make a minor adjustment to the toe-out of a rear wheel. I've read the process in the -2. The radius rod clamps are loosened and I've cleaned and lubed the adjusting threads but the sleeve is really stuck. Am I missing something? Is applying heat a bad idea?

My fuel gauge simply fails to "E". If I tap on it, it'll register the correct level for a few minutes and drop to "E." YES, I've cleaned the major grounding point behind the instrument cluster and I've verified a steady resistance reading on the sending wires. The problem appears to be the...

I have the standard, military style AGM batteries installed in our truck. I have the 200 amp alternator, and the 3L80 3-speed transmission, so nothing is tapping the rear battery for 12v. I have added ZERO 12v accessories to the vehicle. Is it true that over time, the rear battery doesn't ever...