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First HMMWV, is there something I should replace before hitting the trails?
If these trucks didn't need a bunch of stuff, they wouldn't be so cheap.... For most auction trucks, just assume tires, batteries, CDR valve and hose, all fluids/filters. The exception to this might be very recent rebuilds (I've seen some 2018 rebuilds, but they typically go for big $'s). And... -
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First HMMWV, is there something I should replace before hitting the trails?
Yeah, if it’s an auction truck, almost guaranteed the tires are unusable at road speed. There are places that sell used or old stock tires w recent date codes for reasonable price. I just bit the bullet and went w new tires (about $2k). Some folks will swap out to new rims to expand tire... -
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First HMMWV, is there something I should replace before hitting the trails?
Depending on the truck’s history, it may be worth checking any rubber component on the truck. In particular, check date codes on tires. They can look perfect, but let loose at any moment if they are old. Not too dangerous off road, but unsafe at road speeds.