Recent content by Dr Zoidberg MD

No instructions were included, but I used the references here: http://tfsweb.tamu.edu/uploadedFiles/FRP/New_-_Local_Capacity_Building/TM-9-2320-280-20-3%20Maintenance%20Manual%20M998%20Series%20HMMWV%20Vol%203.pdf Go to Section 12-295

I have not been active on the forum, but if you still need dimensions, let me know and I will measure it tonight. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Nope. Just the plate directly over the plastic. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

So they fit, but can you turn? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

I ran mine for a couple months with no trays and no shims. Just braced them down with the existing battery tie-down.

I've been thinking about adding that divider as well. Looks good. I think you have me convinced.

Yes. All of the Optima batteries will fit fine.

If trying to do a bumper on the cheap, It strikes me that the 4 support braces are not really necessary as all of the weight is on the the inner and outer brackets. Sort of like whistlepig's earlier statement, they're probably good to have if you plan on airlifting it, but not really necessary...

That's funny. I was literally just reading the same chart after searching 'grade 8 bolt shear strength'. Now, I'm sure it's not going anywhere. I just look at it and compare to twenty 1/2" bolts going through mine.

I think I would be nervous having that much weight on four 1/2" or even 5/8" bolts.

I installed the same seats in mine. Not difficult except the drivers seat required a bit of work. The install was documented here: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?144865-Home-at-last-94-M998A1/page4

I have also had very good looking with the Optima Redtops with adapter trays.

In this particular application... no. 51060 Burst pressure: 270 psi 51061 Burst pressure: 285 psi Average HMMWV oil pressure: 30-60 psi

You can run 65 psi if running Load Range 'E' tires. Not really necessary.

Mine came with 12 bolt. There is also 8.