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Does this apply only if it is hooked up to the batteries? Mine is grounded, would I just unground mine and tap off of it? I assume it would only work if it is connected to the battery.

The dual voltage alternator is for dual voltage charging not just a 12v tap to run stuff. If you want a simple 12v low current outlet then tap one of the batteries. Pull the 12vdc from between the batteries and then the chassis ground will work for you like any other ground. See picture below.

I know there are 2 different sets of control arms, early and later style. Help me understand if I have this right. Lower control arms LF and RR are the same RF and LR are the same Is the only difference in the early vs late the ball joint hole size? Am I correct to understand that you can...

How's the heat in that? Do you get extreme low temps? Have you considered a cab and engine heater, I think they are called a multi fuel heater?

And that is why I started out with it may just be terminology differences. That said, let's forget about terminology and just use numbers and examples. Does the 2.56 apply more torque to the half shaft or does the 3.08? I'm just trying to understand your previous statement. "I have no...

I'm not sure if I understand what you are saying. Maybe it's a difference of terminology. I assume this is in reference to the mention of 3.08 geared differentials? The 3.08 is a lower gear ratio than the 2.56 gears. Then you say the higher gear ratio puts more torque on the half shafts and...

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In the process of rewiring the controller I had to reuse some of the terminal pins in the connectors on the switches. I thought I would show how to do that. Some pins are harder to do this with but there are times when you have to reuse what you have. The 5 wires circled in red needed to be...

I worked on the winch control and wiring today. In a previous post I mentioned I wanted to use a Heavy Duty Winch Controller from a larger truck that most likely had a variable speed winch. The variable speed part would not apply to my winch as they just don't support it. I did find a...

I've made lines before and I think with the extra lines I have now I should have enough fittings to do what I need to. When I get to the rear steering that might change. Thanks I do not make a living at this, just a hobby. That said, I have a few tools and toys and lots of experience with...

What's the difference between a pregnant woman and a Humvee hydraulic fitting? You can unscrew a Humvee hydraulic fitting. I thought they were crimped on fittings but luckily they are not. The 120 degree fitting goes to the brake booster. I had a spare hose so I removed the fittings. I'm...

Finished mounting the winch to the control arm bolts and drilled the holes and mounted to the bumper brackets. Then I had to fit the hydraulic lines to the winch motor. I had to tweak one of them to clear one of the solenoids. You can see in the picture below how the line bends slightly...

Yes but only across 1 battery. If the other battery is dead that it might not work. If you have 1 battery that is weak then you can use that battery pack on the weak battery. You CAN NOT put it across both batteries. If you have 2 battery packs then you could put 1 on each battery.

Now that the bolt is out I lined up the winch to check for clearance. One of the solenoids hit the frame before it was all the way up in place. I removed the nut and rotated the solenoid and it fit perfectly. Rear winch fits like a glove. With the winch bracket in place it allows me to...

The bolt is OUT !! Ultimately putting the a spacer (washers) and nut on the bolt threads and using an impact was able to pull the bolt through. The impact worked the entire time to pull that bolt through, it was not easy. I had to increase the spacers twice to complete the task.

The way I read it, it was one sitting on the self and yet to be used in the truck.

I don't think there is a strength issue with a well made Aluminum radiator and that begs the question if the Champion radiator is well made? I have no idea. Is the OEM HMMWV radiator well made? You can bet money on it. Here is a good article I found comparing Aluminum vs. Copper/Brass...

The original OEM radiator is pretty tough in general. I had mine "fixed" at a local radiator shop, you can read about it starting here https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/my-new-1992-m998-avenger.184818/post-2359161 Then I fixed it myself. I would do a good flush of your radiator and get it...

The cost is only a part of the problem, even the least expensive ones weight a LOT and packaging doesn't protect them well. I've been looking for one in the $2-300 range withing 200 miles but I haven't found one yet. And each machine only does 1 size.