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Not for comfort's sake, but from a crew longevity standpoint. Think of it this way-drive a CUCV (M1008) for 12 hours straight, stopping for only a refuel. Now drive a Caprice for the same distance, for the same length of time. Which one can you jump out of and go run a confidence course? :D...

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Be careful there..... :lol: Seriously, MTVR and FMTV are 2 programs that are only superficially related...that is, they are both classified as "tactical trucks". That's as far as the mission requirements are common. FMTV could never meet (regardless of S&S' attempts) the MTVR requirements, and...

The 15W spec is again, measured at the driver's H-point (roughly equivelent to the hip centerline across the seat, of a 95th percentile male in the driver's seat). The input is measured at that point, so all components and forces are combined into a resultant vector and force. The point is...

I did not take your comments personally, they are the exact same thing I have been screaming about for years in project reviews. Unfortunately, there is still the McNamara legacy that is pervasive in TACOM (among others). BTW- I was class of 70-73 (3 tours) so I know wherefore of you speak about...

Thanks for the undeservedly kind words. :oops: Just remember one thing, I damn sure don't know it all either, even after 30 years of designing trucks and cars-I need to have feedback from the end users to correct any problems they find in the field. That being said, ask Joaquin Suave about...

You get no argument from me....but as I stated to citizensoilder, TACOM is the one to talk to about that. All I can do as a vehicle design engineer is meet the requirements laid down by TACOM, EPA, NHTSA, NFPA, and others, regardless of my personal feelings...... :lol: Best regards, Bob

hehehe...please take that to TACOM and let them know what it means.... :D Best regards, Bob

Basically, yes. The original HEMTT suspension was not the airride however-it used rubber blocks for springs, instead of an "airbag". Best regards, Bob -edited to read "rubber" instead of "runner" (dang fumble fingers)

I hope you are joking....you are, right? :wink: Seriously, MTVR did not exist when the FMTV program was started. Oshkosh declined to participate. The Oshkosh TAK-4 independent suspension and the Marine Corps is what prompted the development-the Army was committed to and "knee-deep to a tall...

You could, but I am not sure why you would want to? If you were using magnetoreologic shocks or an active suspension, the input could be used as an input to the control computer to adjust the spring rate and damping, but to the driver, it is what it is. Note- I am not saying it should not be...

The FMTV specs called for a maximum of 15 watts input at the driver's H-point. For comparison (over a flat road, 4x4 cement blocks spaced alternately at 6 foot centers, road speed 20mph): 1. M35 - 29 watts 2. M923 - 31 watts 3. M916A2 - 23 watts 4. Freightliner Century Class OTR Class 8 AirRide...

Unfortunately, EVERY vehicle is a compromise. If you compare the original RFQ for FMTV (from the early 1980's) and compare the performance (not referring to just speed, but VCI, RAM-D, human factors, and other parameters), capability (loading, terrain, capacity-both men and cargo), and cost...

International Harvester invented the crew cab, short and long box in 1957 with the Travellette. The first military order was the Air Force in 1960, IIRC. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Harvester http://shortlinks.net/fib349 1959 Crew Cab...

Sidebar note- I don't know how many know this, but the STE-ICE system was the forerunner to the OBD systems in use today, required by law on new vehicles. Best regards, Bob

There is another way. Contact Rob Sanchez (rsan -at- ackits.com). ACkits.com has a retrofit for the M1009/M1008 that utilizes the dual alt configuration that is not listed on their website. The cost is $848.63 plus shipping and includes all the needed parts, bkts. nuts, bolts, etc. It uses R134a...

oops...meant JK, not KJ. Sorry. You also seem to have misunderstood that the kit would use TJ parts- I did not say this project was using a TJ tub. This is all new sheetmetal that uses TJ & JK PARTS. Which is why the cost is what it I stated. The current tub does not come close to meeting the...

To Tom, IF we sold JUST the conversion parts for the cab and roof, and you supplied your own TJ body and doors, the 2 door cab only parts (no HVAC, no electrical, no wipers installed, none of that-just sheetmetal) would cost you a bit less than $4700.00 To jeli, Sorry..I got sloppy in my...

It is actually part of another project some people are talking to me about for export (hence the stampings and all new parts). Everything mentioned would be projected to retail at about $12,000.00, less paint and installation for the 2 man cab w/ac to $16500.00 for the short 6x6 crew cab. Also...

RE: Re: RE: deuce frame attachment http://www.toolfetch.com/Category--Magnetic_Drills_Cutters--4270-21.shtml These are the same frame drills used in most shops that modify truck frames. The cutters are also available (they are not really drill bits-they are a modified end mill and cut much...