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I considered that, but read from a "random internet expert" that it would be a bad idea to run a winch off of one battery. Too much pull and imbalance they suggested. Thoughts? I appreciate your help :)

so did you do it? i want to do the same thing for a 12v winch. I was planning to go to the 24v ground and run a 6 gauge wire to the 14v post of the dual regulator. Hoping that will keep it all charged and good to go. Thanks!

Well I finally had the hubs rebuilt - looks like the bearings were slightly damaged. With the new spindle bearings and little adjustment on the drive bearing load they match the others in temperature. Note: Lucas Gear Oil is horribly difficult to wash out of hubs. I sweat that stuff must...

My concern is how different my hubs are. I also had some wear on the washer (https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?174425-HMMWV-M998-Hub-Washer-Wear) My left side which I didn't disassemble are about 95 degrees after a 20 mile run. My right side, which I might have over torqued get 120...

Half my hubs are getting hot as well. Ever figure out the issue?

Both races felt fine. No visible damage to them or the bearings. The numbers still showed and all.

Update: my torque wrench was off calibration, so I probably ran it 75 miles over torqued. Re-serviced and torqued to low end, and even only 18# when it still heats up. After 22 miles left side hubs are 90-95 degrees. Right side hubs are 110-120 degrees (77 ambient). Running Lucas hub oil...

After checking and properly torquing my hubs (35#, spin 5x, 5x, 25# and lock) I noticed after a 75 mile highway trip my rear right was slightly warm to the touch whereas my others were ambient temperature. Not hot by any means, just 5-10 degrees warmer than ambient. I disassembled and saw the...