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Uhaul trailer is doable but very tight clearances. Humvee is wider than the trailer. I had to disconnect the wheel cover to load the vehicle (you might want to deflate the front tire a bit). The tires are too big for the regular front strap. You will need the larger version or bring long...
Rebuilding the hub…. How critical is it to required the use of the plastic gasket between the input seal and the hub? Can I just use RTV silicone instead?
What's the possibility that it's has different Dot fluids in the system? Will using Dot 3-4 instead of Dot5 have an impact on the expansion of hydraulic to cause this behavior?
Removal of CARC for restoration.
What is the best method for CARC removal. I am starting with the suspensions and hubs. These steel parts are showing corrosions and I wanted to clean them up before doing the overhaul on the hubs.
Thought of that but was sure how much current would be pulling from the solenoid switch so I decided to use the lead from the blower switch since I don't use the blower much in Florida.
Trying to add 12v step down converter in the back seat compartment. Where is the closest switched source I can tap into? Thanks for your expertise knowledge in advance.
Nice build out.. Love seeing the details of the transformation. Looking to do some upgrading to mine so it's nice to see other people's ideas out there. What's your engine and trans combo, it seem faster than the original?