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This forum is a gold mine of information; people are willing to help and will point you in the right direction, tell you how they fixed it after spinning their wheels for only God knows how long, sell you parts at a good price, etc. etc. etc. I have learned A LOT from this forum, old posts and...

There were recently some axletech 4000 for sale on a popular Government auction site, axletech 4000... Disc Brakes Air brakes and selectable locker in the 3rd member literally BOMBPROOF (more accurately "RESISTANT") axles off MRAP Axles were from a 9ton truck, removed when they switched the...

I just sold my LMTV to a Veteran's non-profit; they bought my M1081 and a local M35A3 to load up with gear, supplies, fuel, etc. in a quest to go help the imminent relief effort in Florida after IRMA. I'm sad to see it go, but I'm glad to see it go to a good group, put to a good use, and get...

Has Anyone replaced the seal on the transfer case output shaft? Looks like mine is leaking in the front, and likely not going to be addressed until I can find high speed pumpkins and make the switch (I just reinstalled the driveshafts and the leak looks slow).

My front driveshaft is sloppy in the slip joint and I am trying to get good measurements for ordering a brand new one from Carolina driveline. When taking the measurement, I noticed that the u-joints aren't in phase like the rear driveshaft (front and rear u-joints on the same side of...

Goodyear vs. Michelin are the usual debate for highway and offroad, respectively...but I dont recall hearing much about the XZL's by Michelin. Anyone use these, and what are the results (wear/grip/etc)? Seems like the tread pattern is closer to the Goodyear. Higher load rating (J vs. G)...

My 1081 has no weatherstripping around the doors, leaving large gaps and lots of cold air rushing in. Since I have nothing to use as a reference, can someone post a picture of the weatherstripping cross section and dimensions? I'm sure I can find a direct replacement online (rockauto) once I...

Title says it all...anyone able to handle this prospective trip in January? Total mileage from base to drop off is 376 miles straight up I-95. Loading/Hook-up is the biggest hassle.

Let me preface this with "I've read almost every thread in the forum for FMTVs on the topic" and think this is a separate conversation from those already posted on similar, but different, topics. If not viewed as "different," it definitely would be a great place to summarize the experiences of...

I have the metal tracks in the door to support the window glass, but there is almost no rubber/felt left in the channel. Just need the felt/rubber, not the tracks themselves. Local autoparts stores do not carry it, dealerships only sell it glued onto the tracks for specific vehicles, and for...

Let me preface my question with "I havent yet flushed the transmission as outlined previously, from 15w40 to ATF." that being stated, When driving around the neighborhood, my m1081 has a distinct hesitation/delay when trying to shift from 4th to 5th gear. 2nd to 3rd is abrupt and crisp...

there is a military guy that makes 12/24volt LED license plate frame, just plug in series with your tail-lights, and youre good to go... $31... you can find it in the vendor section if interested... My question to you is "has anyone installed this on their LMTV, and what are/were your...

Read the TM's, they just say "pour diesel in new filters, install, and restart engine." Any issues with priming, air bubbles getting into injectors, etc? I have an old JD tractor and they are very picky about air in the lines/injector body. How are the CAT 3116? Any words of advice/wisdom are...

Has anyone changed the oil pan gasket on the 3116 in your lmtv? TM states that you have to remove the transmission cooler, but it looks like you might be able to slide the pan out without removing the trans cooler. Can anyone advise if this is indeed the case? Thanks in advance.

Aside from the chain around the steering wheel to the hand rail, what other options are there to deter the casual theft or your buddies moving your truck w/o consent. If I read it correctly, the starter push button is 12v going to a 24v relay, so a 12v keyed ignition in series with the push...

I've read the TM's, so please dont harp on me for circumventing those and asking about motor oil on the forum. I would like to know what motor oil brand/specs you use in your LMTV, and if you'vd had any adverse effects. The reason I ask is because I've read that the CAT 3116 and 3126 are very...

While waiting for delivery I've been reading through TMs and studying up on my new purchase. After many headaches with trucking companies, namely brokers brokering deals with several downstream brokers, the M1081 I won on GP two weeks ago was loaded onto the trailer out of Ft., Bragg yesterday...

This is just my curiosity of the deployment of the LMTVs currently being surplussed out of Ft. Bragg and other facilities. A handful are desert tan, most are OD camo... does that mean that few of the 1081s were used in the (until-recently) current campaign (those that are still desert tan), or...

Just bought a 1997 LMTV off GP, and the state of Maryland is a bit of a headache with respect to registration. Is anyone on the forum in MD, and if you have a vehicle too new (not old enough) to be registered historic, which route did you take? I believe a FL title will be mailed to be within...