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Most of the closing adjustment is in the catch on the inside of the door. There are shims under the latch that can be added or removed. The striker also has a little in/out slop that can be useful

With a grade that steep and icy you arent going to find a non-studded tire to handle that. Try the pair of chains you got on the front tires and see how they do.

Have you considered just getting the military issue set of tire chains? Better traction than any tire you can buy in these sizes and cost about as much as one wheel and tire assembly NSN 2540-01-214-1264 or NSN 2540-01-530-6341

Someone on here or a FB group mentioned them being for sale on ebay. Bought them a few months ago and just got around to installing them. was under "HMMWV window roller replacement" or something similar

No markings whatsoever on the rear of the trailer. Just a USMC serial number on the tool box and the storage markings on the front of the right fender

I would chock the wheels and drop the diff end of each driveshaft so there is no load on it and then check(and grease ) all the u-joints. Often the u-joints will seem good when installed but are in fact seized or wollered out and it is only noticeable when one end is removed. If all is good...

Got a set of those 3D printed slider blocks that replace the rattly rollers in the X-door windows. Took a little flat filing to smooth and fit the edges to my channels. No more annoying rattles while driving.

I believe they are only found on Army units

If its windy and dusty for the first few days after application, yes but after a few days it is dry to the touch and no worse than the old flat paint. It rinses clean with a hose easier as well.

Military uses diesel fuel when they need to look nice for inspections. WD40 seems to last a little longer. I buy it in the gallon can and apply it with a hand spray bottle. It has similar benefits as oiling a gun prior to storage. Tires get a few coats of PB Blaster Silicone Spray. It doesnt...

I think you need a torch. One of those home depot brazing kit units that comes with a screw on torch head

Good 1/8 drill bit and spring loaded center punch to drill out all those rivets. A small angle drill is a big help as well for some of the hard to reach rivets.

I have great results with the CARC substitute spray paint on the vinyl parts and to touch up the body. The body paint I then coat completely with WD40 inside and out. Looks like new. Your paint on the body looks great and will be perfect with the WD40 treatment.

They are 5/16 hex but they seem to have the "heat to remove" loctite on them from my experience

I searched the NSN on ebay. The military uses ones made by Parker. I needed the mount and relay as well so this was a deal for me.