Recent content by sideburnie

Agreed. I've been trying to set aside some time to do a bit more searching, but it's still not completely clear in my mind of the typical failure mode when flat towing (and if running the transmission oil cooler radiator fans would be a sufficient remedy). So far I've only found failures traced...

Yeah, I understand that's very possible. Just wanted to explore the options and understand the failure modes of flat-towing. Very true. I think the idea would be to drive them independently in a serious off-road scenario--so I think it's better than towing a trailer in that regard. True...

That's the thing--I'm wondering 1) maybe you can get away with not disconnecting the axles in some manner (through auxiliary cooling?) or 2) disconnecting the transfer-case axles using some form of quick-disconnect. yeah low MPG is expected--we'll be taking our time. that said, i don't expect...

I like it! That's really clever! I think my only concern would be some combination of either ground clearance for the trailer or high center of gravity / high roof height for the tow vehicle (max is typically around 4-4.2m or 13' 6", I think--I'll be building to 13', I think).

I think some use these rules: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?124851-Flat-towing-a-LMTV&p=1771441&viewfull=1#post1771441 (and I would like to be able to flat tow, say, 300 miles in a day if I need to--and would rather not have to pull the axles every time I want to do that.)

ah interesting! is the failure mode in a long-distance pull an overheat because the transmission oil cooler fans aren't running or something else unrelated, you think?

Given people recommend this u-joint puller: https://www.amazon.com/OTC-Tools-5190A-U-Joint-Puller/dp/B00UF4L9BU and that it can be used for a maximum bearing cap size of 1". And that the 1480 series u-joint has 1.375" bearing caps...

Called these guys: http://www.remcodsc.com/driveShaft.php and they make a coupling for up to a 1480 series u-joint yoke. From googling it looks like that might be the size on the M939, but I haven't yet found the LMTV / FMTV yoke szies. Anybody have it on the top of their head? At remco I...

I had been meaning to call these folks, and I'm glad you brought this up! I finally did, and the sales person I spoke with said they "get a lot of people calling about using these on their vehicle" and that "they won't sell them for anything other than their own coil coating machines." I asked...

Yeah, definitely. Something like the 1082 may end up being the route I'll go, but there are a few negatives: - recovery: no recovery vehicle immediately accessible (and 30 feet and 30k lbs requires a somewhat unique recovery, I think) - parts: no parts vehicle immediately accessible to hold...

I know people joke about towing a parts car, but I'm actually kind of seriously considering towing a second FMTV on a regular basis. Background: I'm designing an FMTV RV / overlanding vehicle. My girlfriend wants to join. I'd like more space (given we will be doing this full time and trying to...

Ah, haha, whoops. Yeah, definitely shoot me an email or give me a call to say hi when you're down here. Thanks for sharing your contact info. Definitely would be cool to grab beers and meet you and others in the area.

shoot.... that is a reaaally long way to ship one of these things, but I guess not totally out of the question... I'll shoot you a PM regardless to get in touch. Thanks for offering to help.

Ah, great. Thanks, will do.

Ok, cool. PM Sent. Checked some of your posts, and it looks like there are already some posts on here about the axles. I will get reading and educate myself. Any other folks on here in the Seattle area that work on these?