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  1. JetbikeAnt

    M1045A2 Slant back Sponson Question?

    Hello all. I purchased a right side NOS Sponson for sale at a good price. My question is what are the two upper holes for? My Truck does not have them. I'm not talking about the antenna triangle cover holes, but above them. Its different than my Tow Truck and if it does not fit I plan on moving...
  2. JetbikeAnt

    Air Horn installation on M1045A2

    Hello All, I'm tired of the wimpy horn on my M1045A2 and have purchased Military truck Air horns that I will mount under my LVVOS front driver's side bracket. My question is, I want to route the wire and 3/8" air hose through my windshield frame to keep it clean looking. Getting those in from...
  3. JetbikeAnt

    Mile Marker 10,500lb Hydraulic Winch ECV Front Winch Plate HMMWV M1151

    Hello All. I want to add a Winch to the front of my M1045A2. I am looking for a Mile marker Winch Plate. The one that was installed by Coug is different than this one. Question is will it work on my buggy? Any opinions? Thanks in advance!
  4. JetbikeAnt

    Shocktober wow's with Wolfer Parts or is it?

    Good morning Gents, A number of months back I purchased a set of 12K shocks from Wolfer. When they arrived they seemed to be of good quality, but no part numbers were stamped on the top outer shock for me to tell front from back so I called them. The Gent told me that they took the high and low...
  5. JetbikeAnt

    24 bolt tire / wheel - Rim - change out only

    Morning all. I want to switch out my one 24 bolt Rim. Only the Rim. The Tire is mounted on the old style 24 bolt rim and I want to switch it out to the newer style 24 bolt rim which I have, so I have all 4 that match. I do most of the work on my Truck myself, but have shied away from anything to...
  6. JetbikeAnt

    CLIP, SPRING TENSION BLAST SHIELD M1045A2 advise

    Good morning all. As previously stated I'm going to a DOD Roof without Turret hole and storing the original up armored Roof. I'm currently putting together a parts list. My question comes from the exploded view of the Roof. Please see attached. Do I really need to install the Clip, Spring...
  7. JetbikeAnt

    HUMVEE Hard Top Transportation needed from Los Angeles, CA to Pottstown, PA

    Hello All. I have a hard top that I need delivered from CA to PA. I'm looking for someone coming this way. The Top is currently not crated or boxed. I need it delivered with no damage. Please contact me if you think to could help. Cash payment for shipping when it arrives. Thank you!
  8. JetbikeAnt

    Specific Contractor Decal search to purchase

    Hello All, The attached decal came with my M1045A2. You can see the outstanding installation the Marines did. LOL. I fond out it is not an assigned Military part number, and it was applied in 2008 by MCLB ALBANY. I would like to replace it, but I have not found it. Anyone have a source for this...
  9. JetbikeAnt

    Correct Wire connection for additional lights?

    Hello All, I plan on installing some off-road lights. What wire number should I pull Positive from? 16A? 2A? The Battery Shunt? Thanks in advance!
  10. JetbikeAnt

    Starting question?

    Hello All, when I purchased my A0 Truck the wait Light came on solid for 7 seconds then went out and she fires right up. When I bought the A2 Truck the Wait Light blinked about 11 times then went out. If its was a little cooler out and she was sitting overnight you really have to crank her to...
  11. JetbikeAnt

    A2 Grounding question?

    Hello All. Do the A2 trucks suffer from the same grounding issues as the early Trucks or was this resolved on the later Models? Thank you!
  12. JetbikeAnt

    Whip Antenna tie-down placement on a Slant-backs?

    Good morning All. I am moving my Whip Antenna's from my M988 to my new M1045A2. It was easy to place the fixture to keep the Antenna's down with the Soft Top and doors. Would anyone be able to send me a picture of how to do this with a hard top and hard doors.? Not sure if the Antennas are...
  13. JetbikeAnt

    Speedometer Cable question

    Good morning All. I have my dash out to replace a lamp. I disconnected my speedometer cable to make life easier. My Speedometer works, but not smoothly. The needle kinda bounces through the entire range. Can just the Speedometer cable itself be pulled out, cleaned, lubricated, and reinstalled...
  14. JetbikeAnt

    Adding AC to my M1045A2?

    Hello All, I'm considering adding the Military Red Dot AC field retrofit kit to my M1045A2. I found a complete 4 man kit from one of our fellow members. After viewing the kit installed I have a few questions. 1) It looks like it seals the cab from the slant-back portion of the Truck. It looks...
  15. JetbikeAnt

    6.2 Oil fill pipe versus 6.5 question

    Hello All, My new M1045A2 has a 6.5 versus my M988 which has a 6.2. When I checked the blow by on the 6.5 and went to put the Oil cap back on the filler tube it did not lock down like the 6.2. It got to a point of "snugness" then would "strip". I would then had to get it to the tightest point...
  16. JetbikeAnt

    M988 upgrade to M1045A2? Is it worth it?

    Hello All, I have the opportunity to purchase an M1045A2 for what I think is a reasonable price these days. Its a 2003 6.5 with 4 speed. For me I always wanted a Slant Back. The problem is I love my 1987 M998 and have done most of the work and all the maintenance myself. It is a badass Truck...
  17. JetbikeAnt

    Cold weather Starting?

    Hello All. I live in the Northeast. My 1997 F-250 Powerstroke plugs into an electrical outlet to warm the oil and help get her started in the cold months. I could not find anything like this on my M988. I think the TM stated there is no such option on the HUMVEE. Is that the case? Will my buggy...
  18. JetbikeAnt

    M988 - Military Tire replacement and balancing near Philadelphia, PA

    Hello All, I need two tires taken off my rims and two put back on with run-flats and balancing. I'm near Philly PA. I really do not want to do this one myself. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!!!!
  19. JetbikeAnt

    Split Mirror possible mix-up and mounting Brackets

    Good morning All, I know this is a foolish one, but I need your assistance. I replaced both of my Mirrors and brackets on my A0, but something does not seem right. I have two questions and a request. 1) Are the left and right mounting brackets the same? 2) When it comes to the bottom Mirror...
  20. JetbikeAnt

    Engine Date of replacement question?

    Hello All, I was doing some work on my engine and found this tag on the back of the right cylinder head. (sitting in the Truck) The engine must have been replaced at some point which I thought was great, but what date? I think someone forgot an number. Opinions? Thanks in advance!
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