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What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately

juanprado

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Milbot on ebay has over 10 NOS DWF Exhaust Pipes for $400 each, including shipping, cheapest I've ever seen them, and you may be able to offer 15-20% off the asking price
Just a note of caution that they do not fit a truck with no armour. They will need to be modified and stick out much further out from fender.

I do have a correct used one in New Orleans but will not ship if anyone is visiting the big easy.
 

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Just about done
Paint
Hard doors
Keyed ignition
Grounding kit
4 man soft top
Linex interior

Before and after

Any one have a good diagram or parts link for the diagonal supports that attach to the c pillar, the soft top has space for them. Trying to figure out their importance and or function ?




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Looks good! I like the red.

You putting the brush guard back on?
 

BlueRoadster

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I had to get my sons RAM 2500 out of the mud he was very stuck in. He buried up to the body and my HMMWV and a tractor couldn't get him out. I destroyed a 12,000 lb winch and winch plate trying to get it out. So I designed and built my own winch plate and got a 17,500 lb winch and that got him out. I strapped the back of my truck to a tree and pulled him out. I was very impressed with my results.
 

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You just said you didnt need the snatchblock to get the dodge out of the mud? Earlier you stated that you ruined a 12k winch and winch plate trying to get him out. Why wasnt the snatch block used before the winch was broken? Then you designed and acquired the heavier winch, while the dodge was left in the mud?
 

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I had to get my sons RAM 2500 out of the mud he was very stuck in. He buried up to the body and my HMMWV and a tractor couldn't get him out. I destroyed a 12,000 lb winch and winch plate trying to get it out. So I designed and built my own winch plate and got a 17,500 lb winch and that got him out. I strapped the back of my truck to a tree and pulled him out. I was very impressed with my results.
So now He knows what one can't walk into into it then one should not drive into it?
 

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You just said you didnt need the snatchblock to get the dodge out of the mud? Earlier you stated that you ruined a 12k winch and winch plate trying to get him out. Why wasnt the snatch block used before the winch was broken? Then you designed and acquired the heavier winch, while the dodge was left in the mud?
My question exactly. I don't even have a winch, but carry two snatch blocks, recovery straps and fancy rope.

No remote control needed. Just a little brain power, CAMO
 

BlueRoadster

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You just said you didnt need the snatchblock to get the dodge out of the mud? Earlier you stated that you ruined a 12k winch and winch plate trying to get him out. Why wasnt the snatch block used before the winch was broken? Then you designed and acquired the heavier winch, while the dodge was left in the mud?
The 12,000 lb I believe failed due to the weak winch plate which was why I built one out of 1/4" steel. It had started moving when the plate gave way so I believed (correctly) that 17,500 should do it. Yes the Dodge had to stay there until I had means to get it out (a hard lesson for him doing without his truck, lol). It is out now and we checked all fluids and seals.
 

BlueRoadster

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So now He knows what one can't walk into into it then one should not drive into it?
Yes a tough lesson but one he did not have to learn as his dad (me) told him not to go down there because his uncle had a tractor stuck twice that I pulled out with my HMMWV. And of course he waits til I'm out of town to try and see if I was right. This time he is paying the stupid tax.
 

BlueRoadster

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My question exactly. I don't even have a winch, but carry two snatch blocks, recovery straps and fancy rope.

No remote control needed. Just a little brain power, CAMO
17,500 lb winch is overkill as I believe the 12k would have done it with a better plate. I didn't see the need for the snatch block this time. It pulled out fine once I got the heavy duty plate built. I was even using a spare battery on the ground to pull power from. It wasn't even being charged. But I don't disagree I could have used a snatch block.
 

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Fun with Run Flat removal. Did the first one with a come along and then my Father in Law reminded me I had a winch on the truck.
Run Flat 2.JPGRun Flat 4.JPG
And landed here
Run Flat 5.JPGRun Flat 6.JPG

Last pick shows why you keep a safe distance when using power tools to do the hard work. Run Flat jumped 15 feet when it broke free from the tire.
And my better half finished my seat covers. Made from old BDU blouses.
Seat cover All 1.JPGSeat cover All Rear 1.JPG
 
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