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How is everyone treating surface rust before painting? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

So, I know I saw a thread on this. Is there a writeup? Looking to transplant an SRW from an m1083A0 to an m1083A1. I am thinking of divorcing the controls from the truck except for needing the high idle. Maybe just use the skinny pedal to hold RPMs? Any thoughts? Sent from my iPad using...

Looking to use my shop compressor to pressurize my system so I can get out of my shop faster. The goal is not to skip any start up checks, but to get out the door before I fumigate the shop as much with exhaust. Then I can do my checks outside. Any advice on where to tap in? Thinking before...

Anyone have a reasonably priced battery tender for these trucks? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Looking at solving this issue. Only have two pictures and truck is not near me, so this is a brainstorming session. The seal looks deformed, and rust is coming out from under it. Thinking of pealing the lip up and injecting por15 in there..... not familiar on what to do. I am hesitant to...

A friend of mine with a white LMTV based RV said that he has had trouble in the past with campgrounds turning him away in fear that he may be a prepper. His truck is white and in California. I was hoping to stay tan, but he advises against a Millitary look. Anyone ever have issue with...

I am 6’1” How have you raised your rear cargo cover to walk under it? Suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anyone have any experience and pictures of their self-recovery? How well did the winch work? I am curious what you thought about the system in use, how it was rigged, and how stuck you were. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How much of these trucks are metric vs SAE? I have a vague thought that they are all metric but that some people use SAE equivalents. Or is it truly a mix. I am a noob...... so please excuse the noob question. Also, for the large stuff.... what large socket sizes are need. 38mm deep...

I just did a search..... failed. Looking for your paint prep and the exact paint people are using. I think it was house paint from Behr? Also, most trucks I see have the paint pealing off of the plastic and rubber parts. How do you prevent this? Is that a CARC issue and the house paint won’t...

Anyone ever feel the need for the radiator cover installation? I read the TM, but the temperature they mentioned installing one was not all that cold. Barely freezing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Do the Pewag 395/85-r20 chains with the MRAP stamp on the cams fit each tire option that came on the FMTV’s the same? The reason I ask, Pewag’s web says that the dash number chains are for 14.00R20’s but I confirmed with other forum members that the ones marked MRAP are the right ones for...

Anyone find a brand and series of gauges that match somewhat the stock gauges? For example, say I want a boost gauge or EGT or anything else...... is there a known source for gauges with a similar appearance? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So, did some SS searches and found a thread, but I wanted to drill down a little further. What crimpers do you need for your FMTV toolbox? I found in other threads: Buchanan c-24 Dmc af8 Mention of a Douglas crimper. Can someone please say which crimper you would want for each...

All, I am confused by something. If the self recovery winch can pull 15,500lb max on the bare drum. What size snatch block should I get? I figured 15 ton WLL, but all of the ones I have found use 5/8” to 3/4” cables and the SRW has a 1/2” cable. Do I need a 10 ton one for 1/2” but use...

Anyone know how the rear roller fairleads are mounted on an A1R truck? I was curious since the bumperettes are not used on A1R’s. Any pictures? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Anyone know the alloy and temper for the frame rails used on FMTV? If not, do you know the material properties? Looking to weld a frame extension. Would like to have info to evaluate options. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

So, gearing up to buy an MTV, and called my insurance company. They said that I could not list it as a truck on my policy. I then said that I plan to make it an RV some day, do they cover RV,s. They said yes, but not if the vin is state issued!?!??? Anyone have any issues with their VIN...

All, I did a search and did not find a thread specifically for options. This thread is to provide a single location for listing all the options people have tried. Can everyone post the seat they used to replace the stock seats. Please include: 1. What vehicle make, model, and year...

Any one have the ID of the gun ring support hole and the OD of the cover? Just thinking about something real quick. Thanks Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk