What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

[Gear Report]

That's why the factory upper mounts adjust so you can use the lower bracket and still adjust for different weapons.

If the butt stock of the gun is still touching the floor it is still in the foot well.
And the closer it is to the door opening the harder it is to get your foot in around it.
And if it's not secured and you kick it with your foot what keeps it secured? just the top bracket?
So when driving down a bumpy road I'm guessing the optics and finish are going to take a beating on the side next to the sidewall or bounce over into your legs with no butt stock base plate.
But then I guess there would be nothing to write about .

This is why we test and experiment. It may work out just as you say... or it may work perfectly. So far it is going great. Time will tell.

 

[ari]

Maby do an over head mount to keep em better protected especially through deep water and such.

 

[chickenbutt]

Runflat ****

4 Not so fun to put in runflats. I hope I don't have to put any more of those in in my lifetime.

 

[Action]

4 Not so fun to put in runflats. I hope I don't have to put any more of those in in my lifetime.
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With the proper runflat compressor tool, you can remove and install one in about 15 minutes.

 

[chickenbutt]

With the proper runflat compressor tool, you can remove and install one in about 15 minutes.

That would have been nice. By myself I was at about 1 1/2 hours, with help we did one in 1 hr.
The ratchet strap just can't get it small enough, so I had to fight it. Like the monkey and football analogy.
If I ever have to do it again, I'm getting the runflat compressor tool!!

 

[camoyj7]

Swapped out all the springs and rear spring mounts. It's about 2" higher in front and 2 1/2" in rear.

 

[rhinob]

Painted my top with Rapco's Forest Green (not CARC 383). Thinking of doing the whole machine this color.

 

[SublimeMudTime]

Swapped out all the springs and rear spring mounts. It's about 2" higher in front and 2 1/2" in rear.

So what is the height to the bottom of the front "bumper" now?

 

[ari]

fitted new set of front half doors sanded and primed too. I under estimated the weather stripping anyone got a 6 inch piece?

 

[avlon01]

Took the M998 out in the snow. About 12 inches on the ground.

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[Retiredwarhorses]

With the proper runflat compressor tool, you can remove and install one in about 15 minutes.

yea, sure you can....LOL I have a compressor, have for years and done more then my fair share, like once a month.
there is no getting one in and out in 15mins. They are a PITA, but AFAIC, they are a must have.

 

[Another Ahab]

Swapped out all the springs and rear spring mounts. It's about 2" higher in front and 2 1/2" in rear.

That's a major project.

I'm wishing you'd shore up the chassis with a solid jack-stand or something.

You know how it is:

- 99.99% of the time making the bottle jack do double-duty as a jack stand works just fine.

But it's that 0.01% chance of trouble that makes a body antsy to see that.
Just take me with a grain of salt. opcorn:

 

[MarkM]

Painted my top with Rapco's Forest Green (not CARC 383). Thinking of doing the whole machine this color.

I like the color as it is close to mine with a Pinzgauer green.

Mark

 

[orgnal]

Painted my top with Rapco's Forest Green (not CARC 383). Thinking of doing the whole machine this color.

That should look pretty darn good!

McReddy

 

[Carrera911]

HMMWV Stereo

I'm sure this isn't what most people have in mind when they talk about putting a radio in their Humvee. To some this is blasphemy but having some music really makes those long off road commutes more bearable. My plywood in the center was rotten anyway so I went ahead and made this setup.

I used marine grade components so it will stand up to the wet between all the leaks and when I hose out the interior. I traced the old wood as a template and sprayed it down with the Behr exterior latex in 383 green. Used a HVLP gun at 100 psi and thinned the paint with approx 1 ounce water to 12 ounces paint. These 4 speakers with 45 watts each are easily heard while cruising at 60 at half volume. At full it's unbearably loud for any length of time. The amp is inside the box which is sealed with glue all around and has adhesive foam weatherstripping around the removable top piece to make it water tight.

Mounted these two ammo cans to a radio tray. The left one has the radio with the power switch, volt gauge and power outlet. The right is for storage and lined with 1/4 inch thick neoprene adhesive foam. I sleeved the cables for a more professional look.

For power I used a Sure Power 40 amp battery equalizer. I removed the bracket next to the battery compartment (not sure what it's for) and placed the converter there with some spacers I made due to the battery hold down hook. Used 2 100 amp fuses for protection and also have a 4 way fused distribution block which will allow for future accessories too.

 

[Craig C]

Ari, do those fit using the hard door locking posts?
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[ari]

They do use the hard door striker.

 

[Videris]

I'm sure this isn't what most people have in mind when they talk about putting a radio in their Humvee. To some this is blasphemy but having some music really makes those long off road commutes more bearable. My plywood in the center was rotten anyway so I went ahead and made this setup.
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I used marine grade components so it will stand up to the wet between all the leaks and when I hose out the interior. I traced the old wood as a template and sprayed it down with the Behr exterior latex in 383 green. Used a HVLP gun at 100 psi and thinned the paint with approx 1 ounce water to 12 ounces paint. These 4 speakers with 45 watts each are easily heard while cruising at 60 at half volume. At full it's unbearably loud for any length of time. The amp is inside the box which is sealed with glue all around and has adhesive foam weatherstripping around the removable top piece to make it water tight.
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Mounted these two ammo cans to a radio tray. The left one has the radio with the power switch, volt gauge and power outlet. The right is for storage and lined with 1/4 inch thick neoprene adhesive foam. I sleeved the cables for a more professional look.
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For power I used a Sure Power 40 amp battery equalizer. I removed the bracket next to the battery compartment (not sure what it's for) and placed the converter there with some spacers I made due to the battery hold down hook. Used 2 100 amp fuses for protection and also have a 4 way fused distribution block which will allow for future accessories too.
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I like it bro. You did a good job of fab work.

 

[rhinob]

Installed the ground kit and the horn started working. A must-do IMO. It was very easy.

Installed a new heater valve control cable.

Installed locking door handles.

Also removed the boxes from inside the ATTBAR top. Mucho space reclaimed without losing any rigidity! The kids seem to dig it too!

 

[rhinob]

yea, sure you can....LOL I have a compressor, have for years and done more then my fair share, like once a month.
there is no getting one in and out in 15mins. They are a PITA, but AFAIC, they are a must have.

So you're saying that the run-flat addition is a must-have IYO? I have two more tires to install.