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You might consider the size and weight of various parts. For example I have decided that the 160 lb. tire/wheel on HMMWV is as large as I can handle( I am older). The better buys seem to be in larger trucks and trailers. It is a great hobby but don't expect to make a lot of money.
I have used Helicoils but not in this application. I would try degreasing the holes and coating the threads with JB weld and then retapping. You can always try another solution if this does not hold. You don't need a lot of torque in this application.
Agree that RAPCO paint is a good match but the old paint will be faded. It will not take that long to repaint the entire truck. You can do a section at a time. I use the red primer over the original black which makes it easier to see the outline and black over the original brown and green...
AM General factory trouble line told me to put wet cloth on IP when I had hot start problem. It did work but have later read several places that is not a good idea and can cause damage to IP.
Sounds like a fair price from what I see in Texas. Some rust treatment, paint, and seat covers would increase curb appeal. Looks better than some I looked at here.
Have towed several M1101/2 with Tahoe with pintle mounted on hitch with riser that makes the trailer pretty level.Mounted temporary towing lights on 2X4 strapped to footman loops on tail gate. As mentioned check hub temp after a mile or two. You may have to loosen hub nut so take large...
The M1009 Blazer can tow a maximum of 1200 lbs. and tongue weight not to exceed 100 lbs. Others have posted that they have exceeded these limits but this is what is in the manual. These facts will come out if there is an accident. The M1008 pickup is a better choice for towing but can only...
Carc is a good base for painting if it is clean and lightly wet sanded. I used Gillespie red and black in spray cans followed by the color. Do not expect a perfect match since the CARC will be faded. I degreased using Dawn soap and rinsed well. The texture will be rougher if it is hot and in...
Think your weight estimate might be a little on the low side. You did not say what kind of rim but 16 bolt 2 piece rim with runflat in 37 inch Wrangler weighs about 160 lbs. The early H1/HMMWV swing away carrier will work but it is a 2 person job to get the wheel up there! I really like the...
You might consider buying from a tire dealer that buys a lot of tires there such as Feltz Tire Co. They inspect and guarantee them. I got 7 new Wranglers for HMMWV from them. The truck shipping was pretty reasonable.
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