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I do like the idea of adding a manual override to the CTIS in case of computer fault. I had a first generation rover with air ride. The system failed endlessly and everyone swaps it back to coil springs. I found and fitted a manual system which made it possible to air up and down the air springs...

There is a mirror set to look down. It looks like it's to view the front tires. Can anyone tell me more? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

I wonder if the fuel economy of the other vehicles is higher because the tires are run at a higher PSI and the contact patch is smaller. I heard the LMTV runs 75 PSI but you can get the CTIS reprogrammed to run 100. I know commercial trucks run over 100 PSI like 110-115. The other factor might...

I do plan on adding a pyrometer and doing water methanol injection to control the EGT and possibly improve fuel economy. I have no idea why the military didn't at least put in the gage. Looking at the CAT spec you can certainly turn up the power output of the power plant a whole lot. Given the...

Would an exhaust brake be worth retro fitting to the truck? It looks like for turbos there are dual turbo (small/large), VNT and twin scroll turbos available. I think you can turn up the base HP but increasing the torque the transmission is torque limited. I'm not clear on what is needed maybe...

DriveDarrell can you tell me more about exhaust brakes. I've never owned anything large enough to have one. I did see a build with one retrofitted to the LMTV. So much of what you say makes a whole lot of sense. Commercial off the shelf parts (check). I am actively investigating both lockers...

I'll take a stab at what drove the choice of suspension on the LMTV. If anyone knows better please correct me because this is just all speculation. The US military wanted a whole family of trucks based on the same base design so there would be some parts interchange and it would be easier to...

I have long been an admirer of the Unimog products but alas I can't afford one and have purchased a M1078 LMTV. I believe for my use (off road camping) it should be perfect. I have a lot of new questions about why the US military chose the LMTV and it's design features. Also how those compare...

If I'm reading that spec sheet right the boost is 33.4 PSI

If I'm reading that spec sheet right the boost is 33.4 PSI

Something like this?

oh it's a duct for a defroster. That makes sense.

When I got to see a M1078 for the first time I noticed below the windshield is another area that looked covered in plexiglass. I was wondering if there is a manual vent cover for that area?

From the outside can you see any surface rust near the areas with the zircs? Just wondering because when I get my truck I plan to do the same grease job and am wondering if you can tell externally it's frozen.

Would it be possible to have the CTIS computer and the manual control at the same time in case the computer fails?

To clearance the tilting cab I think the pass through should telescope or collapse. I do like the idea of snaps. It's rugged and simple. Ideally both the cab and box would be hard fixed so there would be no rubbing. The bellows device would need to flex.

That stuff is amazing. On my Rover I was able to de-rust the rotors and take them off by hand. The local shop uses a grinder to cut them in two places and breaks them off with a sledge hammer. When I first applied it the rotors did not come free. I put the wheels back on and drove home. I think...

What kind of penetrating oil are you using?

Magnetic tape is far too weak. Neodymium magnets would work great. The only trouble would be prying them back off. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

I'm in San Jose. I just bought mine and am waiting for the hurricane in Florida to pass so I can get it shipped over.