MRAP or Husky VMMD Wheel Valve Stem Help Needed

[MilSpec78]

Hi Guys,

I am in need of your help.

I purchased what I believe to be MRAP wheels a couple months ago. After reviewing the numbers provided for the wheels, they appear to be from a Husky VMMD.

My plan is to use these wheels for my deuce and I am currently working on machining adapter plates for them.

One of the wheels had a broken valve stem. The valve stem is turret style with double bends and an o-ring. The rim hole appears to be .5" in diameter or a bit smaller. Maybe a .457" hole.

I have searched for this valve stem on the internet and I have also gone to tire places. I cannot find a replacement valve stem.

I believe MRAPs may come with more standard large bore valve stems (pictured below). I believe the J693 valve will work. I have also found euro style valve stems that may work (also pictured below). However, both of these stems require a .8125" hole. The hole in the rim is .5".

I can widen the rim hole to use the large bore valve or the euro style valve but I would prefer to find the correct replacement.

Do any of you recognize this type of valve and know where I can purchase one? If not, do you see any problem with widening the rim hole? Finally, if I have to choose one of the other valves, do you see any issue with using either one of these valves?

By the way, I am posting this on the deuce modification forum because I know people here are using these types of wheels for their deuces and may have this answer. I posted questions about MRAP wheel specs on the heavy armor forum and did not receive any responses.

Thanks!

 

[peashooter]

PM sent on the valve stem. Also I've got MRAP adapters listed in the classifieds that will fit the deuce, all machined. I made a bunch so was able to get them done reasonably due to quantities. It might end up being cheaper than buying the metal and doing it yourself.

 

[MilSpec78]

I just responded to your PM. Thank you for the info and an order for the adapters may be on its way.

Sigh..If only I could buy metal for the same price scrap yards pay for it.

Thanks again!

 

[MilSpec78]

Just to follow up on this thread.

I used a J-690 valve and bought it from Les Schwab a tire dealer in the western US. It cost $17.

It needs a 13/16" hole so I increased the 1/2" diameter rim hole with a step bit. The valve fit perfectly.

I also added a large bore to standard bore adapter purchased from O'Reilley Auto Parts for $6.

The valve stem now just comes out 1/2" in front of the rim. A perfect fit.