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  1. Keith Knight

    LMTV FMTV front axle outer seal replacement

    I know exactly what you’re talking about. I’ve even had to cut them with a reciprocating saw and chisel them out. That doesn’t sound fun. Maybe have new ones on hand check tolerances and if needed then replace. Any idea if the u joint is a common Dana / spicer part number?
  2. Keith Knight

    LMTV FMTV front axle outer seal replacement

    Good point. Also most likely replacing #61 sleeve bushing. He insisted 2 on each side and sold me 4. I was there in person and he saw the problem and truck. Going to call and have him point it out to me on the drawing.
  3. Keith Knight

    LMTV FMTV front axle outer seal replacement

    After replacing all the hub and CTIS seals last winter I have developed a leak in the front axle outer seal. Oil is dripping at the bottom of the passenger side king pin area. Looks like #59 seal. Mid west says there are requires 2 at each end but I only see 1. What’s the best way to replace...
  4. Keith Knight

    Headlight switch or lights Electrical question

    Sounds like something is warming up then causing the problem. Check the fuse maybe pinch the terminal so they are tighter. Also remove the resettable fuse with a standard fuse. If that doesn’t work swap relays. One thing at a time though so you know what the solution was.
  5. Keith Knight

    Headlight switch or lights Electrical question

    Definitely start at the switch. My push button had issues in the beginning. Took it apart cleaned it added the ground and works great now.
  6. Keith Knight

    Headlight switch or lights Electrical question

    What type of light switch do you have? Old lever style or new push button?
  7. Keith Knight

    If I had a Dollar for Every Time....

    So true! 🤣
  8. Keith Knight

    LMTV door hinge lubrication

    Thank you.
  9. Keith Knight

    Severe wheel hop

    He disappeared off of here. Hope he got it going.
  10. Keith Knight

    M-1078 Door Handles/ Interesting Topic?

    I spoke with someone that knows all the guys that are selling the original door handles. Turns out they are not surplus but being made in china for them.
  11. Keith Knight

    LMTV door hinge lubrication

    Ok thanks.
  12. Keith Knight

    M-1078 Door Handles/ Interesting Topic?

    What door handles are you talking about inside or outside?
  13. Keith Knight

    LMTV door hinge lubrication

    Does anyone have a success story how they lubricated the front door hinges without removing them? The drivers door is normal but my wife’s side is pretty stiff. The problem is not lack of use either. As we are traveling for nearly 4 months this year. She gets in and out more than I typically...
  14. Keith Knight

    Severe wheel hop

    Let’s get back to basics is it wheel hop or death wobble? Wheel hop would indicate tire problems. death wobble when the steering wheel goes crazy out of control is typically suspension, steering, etc.
  15. Keith Knight

    Rear Transmission mount bolt

    Well if you have to order bolts online and you don’t have a pitch gauge I’m assuming you have digital calipers that display mm. Obviously measure the diameter of the bolt not the hex head then on a bolt that size you should be able to measure the distance from peak to peak on the threads and...
  16. Keith Knight

    Severe wheel hop

    He’s running new 14.00R20 tires, with 3 piece run flats up front. Not sure if his spare matches. Also not sure a 14.00R20 tire will fit in the spare area. Can’t imagine anything mechanical causing it but on civilian work vehicles I’ve experienced many tires causing that type of situation...
  17. Keith Knight

    Severe wheel hop

    Sound like a bad tire. See if you can identify the problem tire and replace it with your spare. If that doesn’t work take the other front tire off and put the other tire on. Most likely it’s only one tire. Could be the 3 piece run flat came apart causing it as well.
  18. Keith Knight

    Rear Transmission mount bolt

    Take one out and go to the hardware store and purchase a matching grade 8 bolt.
  19. Keith Knight

    I might be a little crazy – 4,000 mile M1079 recovery Illinois to Alaska

    Knock the spun stud out and just put a standard grade 8 bolt in it or put a couple spot welds on it. With the taller tires how is the spare going to fit?
  20. Keith Knight

    TRANS codes solved D1 4416 and others

    Thanks for sharing the solution.
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