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  1. Awesomeness

    New LMTV owner

    1. The breaker box does not mount anywhere. You only put it on when using the crane, and then just roll it up and store it with the rest of the cables when not in use. 2. I use the ratcheting pivot handle, and switched it to the long handle. I feel it's pretty important, as it allows you to...
  2. Awesomeness

    New LMTV owner

    I think people usually refer to the bushings you linked as the "lower" bushings, and those in the eyelets of the bar as the "uppers".
  3. Awesomeness

    New LMTV owner

    There are several versions of the cover. At least one of the versions has a pocket in the bottom of the rear flap, where a bar goes. However, if you put a steel pipe/bar in there, water sits and it gets rusty, which is why I used PVC. I have 3 different tops for my LMTV, and only 1 of the 3...
  4. Awesomeness

    New LMTV owner

    Mine was missing, and I just put a piece of PVC pipe in there. I think it was 1/2" ID.
  5. Awesomeness

    New LMTV owner

    See below
  6. Awesomeness

    New LMTV owner

    The cables are old and corroded inside, so they just don't move smoothly. @Suprman suggested filling the rubber boot with silicone oil and gently using air pressure to force the oil down through the jacket. I tried that, but couldn't get it to work. You may have better luck.
  7. Awesomeness

    New LMTV owner

    You want IR, not UV, for that (though the NVGs will amplify any light in the visible spectrum too).
  8. Awesomeness

    New LMTV owner

    I've seen several handheld corded lights that pop up on eBay from time to time. https://www.ebay.com/itm/324487234972
  9. Awesomeness

    New LMTV owner

    Cheaper to drive it, unless something breaks! It's a huge gamble, and not one I recommend... transport it, until you have had a chance to work on it and know what is wrong with it. When a motor pool unit gets the word to get rid of a truck, they go pick that problem truck at the back of the...
  10. Awesomeness

    New LMTV owner

    Welcome! Take a look at the Common Problems doc here in my signature.
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