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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...
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...