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Very nice truck. Quick work getting it back togther. Mine is being delivered Sunday or Monday. I'm excited to install those seats and ignition that I got from you. Will upload pics once they're in.
It seems to me that as time has gone on, Battle Creek has gotten more backed up. It seems those who bought in the beginning of the year experienced much shorter wait times.
My timeline:
6/10 Purchased
6/11 Paid & submitted paperwork
7/13 EUC dated on GP. Not sure if this was when it was...
Went and picked up the tires last night. They were in new condition as the seller had stated. He had six and while I only need 5, at six for $1250 I thought that I got a pretty good deal. Just need a HMMWV now...
Thank you for the reply with the information that I needed. They are indeed load range "D". I'm guessing that he was confusing them with the 8 bolt wheels. I was able to pickup six brand new Bajas at a very reasonable price and wanted to make sure I had the proper wheels. I have single 24 bolt...
Are the 12 bolt wheels okay for use with the BFG radial tires? I'm getting conflicting information. My understanding is that the 12 and 24 bolt wheels will handle the 50psi needed for these tires, but the seller of the tires says only the 24 bolt wheels should be used.
It sounds like a ground issue to me as well. This was the first issue that I tackled in my '84 M1009 upon purchase. Same condition... 5-10 minutes in they went pop. Cleaned up all of the ground points as none looked too great and replaced the negative battery terminal cable. No issue since. Good...
Old thread, I realize, but I thought I would add a couple links. I used the Fel-Pro gasket that I got from O'Reilly Auto Parts for my recent 6.2L oil pan replacement and the kit worked beautifully.
Oil Pan Gasket Kit...
Hello members,
My name is Peter and I am from NH. I purchased my first HMMWV at the end of May and am waiting for my EUC to clear. Judging by what I have read here, I still have a bit longer to wait.
In the meantime I have been reading up here on what is in store for me. The wealth of...