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  1. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    as in you put fingernail in between threads and run the thread to see which way it goes orrr...... is there something else your referring too?? here is video of info too. Of course it would be opposite for what is shown in below video for the stud because you would be looking at stud in...
  2. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    same lefty direction type lugnuts on these trucks too
  3. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    If your referring to the write up on using the Mark Torque method...... specifically said..... several times..... "Properly Torqued" just for the reason of covering your point that the nuts not be torqued properly in the first place. Thus your right then that you still need access to a torque...
  4. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    Mark properly torqued nut and wheel when in place. When reinstalling wheel; torque back to same mark. Whala..... no torque wrench needed when using a Torque Marking Pen. For spare wheel (spare set of nuts; to if you like too) Mark wheel and nuts permanently; after mounting it to proper...
  5. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    Update: Not come across a comprehensive thread sooooo... here we go. Please make suggestions on tools ands spares to carry and where to get them by making a post to this thread. Will keep updating the list in this top post with things discussed in post you add below. List has got a few...
  6. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    Thanks for the hint but does not help any without more information about the straps. Side note- Yesterday asked the moderator to unlock the first post so can update it with ya'lls great ideas. Not heard back yet. Wanted to add a recommendation for Torque Multiplication Lug Wrench only to...
  7. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    bump for member 1951M1078
  8. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    When you get a chance..... shoot a vid of you using this. Would love to see it in action.
  9. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    You brought up a good thought to explore. Here is some equivalent SAE's to use in a pinch for Metric and visa versa Preferably use the correct size tool for the fastener. Higher chance of rounding off tight nuts with an equivalent SAE or Visa Versa. Different tool makers build to different...
  10. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    Much thanx again to all that have responded. My original intent was more about tools specific to the LMTV but the list quickly started to include generic tools for rigs of this size as well. My bad for not being specific but hey...... might as well just let it run like it is. Its a great list...
  11. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    38mm/1" is Lug nuts? Truck you tow behind....... is that the assigned seating for the Mother In Law?
  12. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    Thanks updated that. I got the idea of including a drive shaft tool from other threads that mentioned it. Don't know what that is though. Is this item and the ujoint puller the same thing?
  13. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    Do you consider this a Must Cary With item when on an Excursion?
  14. coachgeo

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    Essential Tools & Spares to have for an FMTV? Add your .02 Been searching and reading various threads that mention TOOL. Not come across a comprehensive thread sooooo... here we go. Please make suggestions on tools ands spares to carry and where to get them by making a post to this thread...
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