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Can anyone provide a part number and specs for FMTV wheel studs? (Not 2-piece rim studs)...the 10 studs/lugs used to mount the wheel to the axle.
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Do you have any knowledge or experience with Goodyear AT-3As vs Michelin XZLs? I’m looking at 16.00R20s, and can get a better price on the Goodyears.
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Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with Goodyear AT-3As vs Michelin XZLs? I’m looking at 16.00R20s, and can get a better price on the Goodyears.
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Can your gear manufacturer connection make a torque biasing, or torque-sensing (“Torsen”) differential for these axles?
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Has anyone checked an application guide for this?
https://www.globaldifferentialsupply.com/pdf/differentials/meritor-driver-controlled-differential-lock-dcdl-tp-9238.pdf
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Would be cool if we could get Eaton to build some Truetracs for us. I’ve loved the ones I’ve installed in my vehicles! Since they already have an auto locker for these axles, maybe they’d be willing to build a torsen.
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I just won a 2009 M1102 to tow with my 2007 M1083. Does the stock trailer lunette ring fit my stock pintle? I understand the height issue...just wondering about diameter of the two...
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Hey all. I picked up my first FMTV in October. I’ve been driving it pretty regularly since. I live in Anchorage. I have a soft spot for military vehicles, turbo Diesel engines, big tires, etc. Would gladly meet up for knowledge/story sharing or going for a drive!
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FWIW, looks like it might have IFS...
Though, I don’t think I care about this truck...not very relevant to us civilians...
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Also appears longer with longer wheelbase with no more space. I’m sure it’ll be safer for soldiers encountering IEDs...but with less maneuverability. I also wonder if all future medium duty tactical vehicles will be armored...essentially bringing an end to civilian access to this class of...
“Google” Two if Overland. I️ met Martin an Bethany while they were in Alaska. They are traveling/living out of an older surplus 3126 M1083. Global Ex built their truck, and they seem quite happy so far. They do caution others to prepare and budget to work out some bugs, and that it may be...