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  1. Retiredwarhorses

    M1123 rear springs question...

    you can install variable rate springs...the 1123 is using a fix rate on the MAK trucks,
  2. Retiredwarhorses

    M1123 rear springs question...

    You already have them, not all M1123’s have them, I’ve had more without than with new style casted uppers.
  3. Retiredwarhorses

    Toe Jam

    Adjusted with a pipe wrench, heat and long breaker bar
  4. Retiredwarhorses

    hmmwv tachometer installation

    just cut the plug off and use new connectors, makes no difference which wires you use for signal, works either way. Or use Posi-taps.
  5. Retiredwarhorses

    hmmwv tachometer installation

    The statement about the OP’s application vehicle is the post above my reply.... But yes, if you have the 4 screw Tach, that sending unit provides the correct signal.
  6. Retiredwarhorses

    hmmwv tachometer installation

    1st, The tach you have pictured is simple, I have installed many and sell them, the instructions for install are available via search in this forum. 2nd, the OP is not installing this into a hmmwv from what I gathered, it a 12v civilian truck. so instead of reinventing the wheel, just buy a...
  7. Retiredwarhorses

    hmmwv tachometer installation

    why waste the time and money trying to make a military 24v Tach work in a civilian truck, there are many civilian Tach’s designed to work in your truck.
  8. Retiredwarhorses

    M1123 rear springs question...

    I’ve got tons of the cast purches
  9. Retiredwarhorses

    active duty siren.

    I’ve had 2 MP HMMWV’s with lighting systems still intact, it was all Whale. the PA and siren were 24v units, spkr was where a winch would go..
  10. Retiredwarhorses

    M1123 rear springs question...

    I added a frag kit and doors to my m1123 and it didn’t budge the truck. you could put in M1151 variable rates, but you may need to install new upper casted spring mounts. how heavy is that EOD unit?
  11. Retiredwarhorses

    1986 M998 Fuel injectors

    Diamond Diesel in Oakland....Stanadyne Dealer and rebuild shop.
  12. Retiredwarhorses

    M998 muffler

    just have a shop install a new muffler, or just remove it altogether and run straight pipe.
  13. Retiredwarhorses

    My lower ball joints are different!

    A0/A1 lower ball joints are 3/8 mounting holes, A2 on up are all 7/16 mounting holes. if your truck is an A2, it should be 7/16 Moog problem solver BJ’s
  14. Retiredwarhorses

    Air duct work around

    and wait till you see what that part sells for...
  15. Retiredwarhorses

    Ebay Parts Question

    They stopped because the amount of time it took to answer the phones on people constantly calling asking where there order was....yes, that’s the actual real reason. I have made many calls to folks in the industry since and frankly Breton was forewarned not to go consumer direct but to partner...
  16. Retiredwarhorses

    Home Depot 383 tan too peachy/pinky. Alternative code?

    The top and door kits never match the actual paint color....I have fresh TAN CARC painted trucks and new kits and they don’t match,
  17. Retiredwarhorses

    Parking brake adjustments/repair?

    Whats The actual problem?
  18. Retiredwarhorses

    M1152 & M1152A1 Common Issues & Resolutions

    11XX series trucks are all the same beast...the only thing I would differentiate would be non REV series and A1 REV trucks due to GFD.
  19. Retiredwarhorses

    HMMWV M998 presentation across the Atlantic.

    Early M998’s had the data plate on the left rear fender that’s the easiest way to tell an early production truck from 10ft. Also means it would have needed many of the MWO’s often needed such as Ebrake, seat belts etc...
  20. Retiredwarhorses

    Shifter Box Rivet Nut Installation Help

    The inspector stands at the rear of the truck, asks driver to put in revers, he has no idea you toggled a switch.
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