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  1. 98G

    Buying an M939 from a Private Seller...What to look for, be prepared to fix, RUN from

    At that price point you can have my immaculate M925 guntruck, RSMS reset, on 16s. Knock off $5k if I keep the ring and related parts. (Seriously) The guy is at least twice of reasonable price, even allowing for location. I realize there's lots of panic due to demil code changes, but don't...
  2. 98G

    "Categories of Risk", or "When Everything is Emphasized Nothing is Emphasized"

    One example of this is the preference to drive vs fly. Statistics show that driving is more risky, but it isn't perceived that way...
  3. 98G

    "Categories of Risk", or "When Everything is Emphasized Nothing is Emphasized"

    "Categories of Risk", or "When Everything is Emphasized Nothing is Emphasized" Warning labels. Everything has one or more. Every medication says not to take with alcohol. The sleeping pills warn about causing drowsiness. What do we accomplish? We teach people to ignore warning labels, so that...
  4. 98G

    Real emergency brake

    I don't believe adding a dual circuit is a trivial matter at this point. It maybe worth looking for a truck already equipped...
  5. 98G

    Spare tire area ideas

    I think the truck tractor boxes will also fit. Or I'll bring a welder and plasma cutter and we can fab one custom. Will weld for food...
  6. 98G

    Need electrical help with an M998 in NY!

    "Aftermarket" '"custom" and "12v", when referring to a 24V military vehicle all send up red flags for me. Based on this description, my best guess says someone has "improved" it beyond the point of function...
  7. 98G

    Spare tire area ideas

    Large tool box? Genset?
  8. 98G

    Real emergency brake

    Exhaust brakes are great - I have one on my 1ton Ram. They work better at higher RPM. They're great for slowing, not so good at stopping. Not like a real Jake. Pinion brakes - the largest disc you can fit just doesn't have enough meat on it to stop you. Brakes convert kinetic energy to heat...
  9. 98G

    Converted Deuce VS 4x4 Shorty Bus

    Some thoughts - M109A3 - mostly already what you want M1079 - newer variant of the 109 theme Truck tractor + trailer as living area. Drop the trailer to go into really rough stuff. M1082 trailer, pulled by any of the military trucks bigger than an hmmwv. M820 M934 Personally I like the...
  10. 98G

    Need electrical help with an M998 in NY!

    "HELP!" is usually reserved for situations involving vehicles dead on the side of the road...
  11. 98G

    Real emergency brake

    That's a fantastic idea. If only... But nothing workable has presented itself Dual circuit brakes are the solution. But problematic to retrofit. Clinto is working on a retrofit solution now...
  12. 98G

    Westbound trip planned for 24th to 30th-ish

    I suggest doing it before continuing. Losing a wheel bearing at speed is no fun. I've never had a 5ton hub more than just warm, even loaded, even after driving all day.
  13. 98G

    What's an M35A2 worth these days?

    $4-$6k. Subtract for any deficiencies. I lot of people like to play with these in the mud. Many of those people don't maintain the bearings and diffs. Evidence of that would cause me to wave off....
  14. 98G

    What's an M35A2 worth these days?

    $2500-$10,500. Hard to get any closer than that with the information provided.... M105A2's are available all day long in decent shape for $350ish. Figure the transport and titling process is worth another $300 and your have a value of the 105 at $650ish unless it's something special... Deuce...
  15. 98G

    Using house paint. on HMMWV

    Things to think about when chosen paint - What do you want it to do? 1) look good. The housepaint does that. 2) ease of application. The house paint does that. 3) resist sun damage. The house paint does this very well. 4) resist scratching. The house paint fails here. 5) ease of touchup...
  16. 98G

    Hmmwv oil sample analysis

    I don't see anything the least bit concerning in that sample. What do you find objectionable? What makes you think it's a low mileage engine? "The odometer" is NOT a valid answer.....
  17. 98G

    Using house paint. on HMMWV

    http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?76210-Behr-Paint-Jobs-Show-me-your-MV-s
  18. 98G

    Humvee trailering set up

    It makes a difference. Nominally 12v LEDs will tolerate 24V input..
  19. 98G

    TX and OK area Rally?

    If you host, I'll attend...
  20. 98G

    My Kantleak is leaking

    This needs emphasis. LEAVE THE FRONT RIGHT ONE ALONE! The OP's comment of "I'll replace all 4" leads me to think he's unaware....
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