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Check all the steering universal joints. There is one at the back of the steering column and several in the engine compartment. Make sure they are all good and not binding.

I ordered a spool of 16ga Military wire as used in the HMMWV's. I ordered it from a reputable national wire company. I received it yesterday and opened the box. As soon as I looked at it I could tell there was a problem. I contacted a sale rep and explained the issue and set a picture...

I also started working on a front bumper. I want it to match the rear Air Lift bumper in style but be made specifically for the front. It will work with the Mile Marker winch and Luverne brush guard. I don't care for the huge bumpers that stick out a foot and have all kinds of crap attached...

While I had it on the lift I also changed out the bolts I used on the winch mount. I thought the original bolts were not going to be long enough and replaced the with 6" bolts. Today I put the original bolts back in and used the original nuts, removing the lock washers I used. I still don't...

One of the gear covers on the rear hub was corroded to the point I was concerned it would fail and lose the gear oil. This could obviously cause a catastrophic failure. I had a new cover I have been meaning to change out. Today we pulled the wheel and replaced the cover. Here are some...

The evil auction site has them. I have also seen them at several of the surplus dealers on line. Go to google and search "hmmwv surplus parts" and you'll find many of the dealers. All the major surplus dealers show up on the first page of results.

I appreciate your concern. As I have stated before, I am new to diesel's and new to HMMWV's but I am not new to mechanical work, 4X4', automotive and even some engineering. The lock washer isn't getting beat up by anything. The control arm and the movement of the control arm is buffered by...

We are talking about a 3/4" ID washer that is about 1/8" thick in Grade 8. It isn't going to break until long after I'm gone.

To be perfectly honest with you I didn't pay enough attention to the threads of the bolt and nut that I removed. Regardless, I replaced them, the washers and added a lock washer and used a regular nut. I'm certain it will be fine however I will check the original nut and if it matches the...

The original nut doesn't need a lockwasher however the replacement bolt I used is a course thread and the original nut doesn't fit. I used a lockwasher and a course nut and it worked perfectly. If you use the course bolt a lockwasher would be a good choice.

No, go with the one that is the next size up from what is in there now. The shank will be too long if the bolt is too long. I really think the 5" is the correct one. I think a 4.5" would be better but was not offered in that length, the 5" left all the threads showing which is more than long...

On second thought they might have been 6" long. I remember debating on them and can't remember which size I went with.

It's a 3/4" x 5" and you can get them in grade 8 at tractor supply for a reasonable price. I just did mine, check out my Avenger thread page 7 and it has some details on what to do. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?184818-My-new-1992-M998-Avenger/page7

In general the feel of the A2 wheel is much improved over the original. However the issue is the distance between the seat and the wheel is made for a young man in the army that runs 10 miles a day and weighs in at 160lbs. I am not that man. I'd like more breathing room and the only way I see...

Please explain "new style". I have installed the A2 steering wheel and it's shape, set back and diameter are all the same as the original steering wheel. It is however thicker than the original and that actually costs about 1/4" clearance. Is there some other steering wheel that isn't set...

The original is green and thinner. The A2 is black and thicker. It offers a little better grip and hand feel. It has a textured surface where the original is smooth. Shape and diameter seem to be the same.

Yes it will, just changed mine last week.

The seat is not going back any farther than it is now. With the Avenger it is a hard top and wall behind the seat. There is absolutely no more room to go back with the seat. Arrow #1 Seat hits the support. Arrow #2 Seat hits solid non removable back wall. Arrow #3, the Avenger has this...

Moving on to the winch install. My truck has the Luverne brush guard. My goal was to mount the winch and keep the brush guard. I know they are not intended to "bolt on" with each other. So there will be some required modifications. When I bought the winch one of the hydraulic lines was...

As previously mentioned I would like to shorten my steering column to move the steering wheel forward as much as possible. I bought one to experiment with. First task was to take it apart. Pulled the seals at each end to inspect how it was assembled. after digging at it with a pick and...