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Cabell, you’ve sold me on the idea. We’ll bring Betsy and she can help Laura and Khloe mind the cabin then. With shade I think she’ll be fine. Glad to hear the schedule will work. See you all soon. Bulldogger

I neglected to say I do have a homemade enclosure around it. A wood frame with two thicknesses of cardboard stapled to it and a plexiglass door. Perhaps I should aim to keep the bed heat higher? I try to avoid going in, that's why I rigged a 24v LED strip in the frame and used the plexiglass...

Will do coolant and other annual fluids (oil done already) before Graves Mtn next month. Bdgr

Made time to replace/rebuild my steering linkage after taxing it hard over the Labor Day campout at Graves Mountain. Seems to drive ok. Link to my build thread for this interested in a few more details. Bdgr...

Had time this week to work on my steering. Got all 4 tie rod ends replaced along with the drag link (center link) and both the pitman and idler arms. I made an effort to match the overall length of each rebuilt tie rod with its as-removed length and it seems to have worked since I took her up to...

I've had a lot of delamination of ABS, especially my black ABS. It could simply be because I bought the least expensive at the time and have a while to go before using it up. It could also be due to water absorption, though I am not getting the popping or spitting I've heard of. I print on...

Cabell, and All, I am pleased to report that the HMMWV steering is rebuilt and tracking true with no wobbles. Whether I get an alignment, time will tell. I took great care to replace the tie rod ends first and match their new length via a drawing and measurements for each to their original...

Well done! I designed and printed a slave port cap/cover for my Hmmwv but nothing so complex as this. My ABS plastic prints are disappointing in terms of strength. I will see about getting my hands on some polyethylene. Bulldogger

It has gotten more pricey to ship doors lately for some reason. One trick if you haven't tried it, is to take the handles off and tuck them in where able. It might even be cheaper to ship handles separately in USPS flat rate packaging. Bulldogger

My son and I are hoping to attend. I have to confirm his availability and just as importantly get the HMMWV steering rebuilt. If it doesn't rain too much next week, I've taken days off to accomplish it. We will camp if we make it down. Two tents as usual, one for the humans and one for the...

There are several of us in the DC Metro area to welcome you if you and the family make it out hear Brandon. Bulldogger

Mine will probably make up for it when we get to pulling them (or trying to)...

My bad, I didn't notice the companion thread. Yes, same box influences both. Sounds like the box to me. I defer to those who know more about the control box, in your other thread. Bulldogger

Could be several things, but hopefully not the engine controller Have you checked the generator at the output, to verify the voltage swings manually (apart from the mil gauge)? You might also check your voltage regulator. The TM explains how. Not sure which generator you have, or if you have...

For what it's worth, I was considering a 211 near me for $2500 that isn't driveable, and it still seemed like a good deal. The price of older Deuces has dropped since the military began surplusing out the newer (current) models. A good ready to go Deuce (M35) can be found readily for $5000 if...

My list is a bit different, but monetarily and time-wise identical to yours. Part of owning an old piece of industrial equipment I still enjoy it and do not regret it. I'm from Indiana, and so more than a little bit Contrary, but I enjoy being different than every one else, so a Hmmwv is...

Could try a soft slant back, if you've got a soft top rig. (shameless plug) https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?177381-HMMWV-4-Man-Soft-Slant-Backs-and-Frames&highlight= I don't have any in stock at the moment, but can make one relatively quick (end of month or so). I'm half way done...

The others have covered it. I was going to say hubs, control arms, crossmember, or propellor shafts, but other beat me to it. Am replying to subscribe and see what solution you end up at, hopefully. Best of luck. Bulldogger

Agree with draining and opening the inspection cover. New gear oil isn't expensive and it tells you more than peeking in through another access port. Be sure to get the anaerobic sealant recommended, for the inspection cover seal. It's available at auto parts stores from Permatex and others...

The advice given me when my first boot (two now) cracked was to just surf around and find a good cheap surplus NOS half shaft and replace the entire thing. The logic being that it takes MUCh longer to disassemble a half shaft to replace just a boot. I took that advice and am glad I did. I can...