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  1. CapePrep

    HMMWV Spare tire carrier

    Still looking for a used spare tire carrier. Any leads appreciated.
  2. CapePrep

    Got My Personalized Plates!

    Just sharing my new plates. Had to get creative and think we did pretty good!
  3. CapePrep

    Looking for shelter plug

    Does anyone know where I can find the male version of this plug? I have searched the auction site and old threads here without any luck. There must be some out there! Thanks for any help.
  4. CapePrep

    Anyone Looking For Parts?

    Supposedly loading up for the inevitable conflict coming in the middle east...
  5. CapePrep

    Air Compressor/Opinions Please

    I am researching this highly rated 12volt air compressor https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTWM10215C It gets really good reviews from multiple sources. Hope to be doing some off road beach driving this summer and will need a source of air. It does draw some current. My 01 1097 has the 200A...
  6. CapePrep

    Cooling Fan Awakening!

    Temps starting to rise here in the Northeast and have experienced the cooling fan kicking in! Holy Sh$% batman! That baby is moving some air and you really know when it's on! My truck will actually do a nano second hesitation when it comes on. I have seen the numbers of CFM that it moves and I...
  7. CapePrep

    Installing Antenna tip

    hey all, something so simple, yet escaping me. I did search, nothing specific. Is there a trick to installing a tip on antenna?? I have already cracked one a little bit doing what I thought was the way to do it. Slowly inserting the tip of fiberglass into the tip. Any help appreciated!
  8. CapePrep

    Turning Up Injection Pump

    Seeing videos, etc about adjusting the IP for a little more power. For general use, is it even worth it? Looks like a fairly simple process to actually do it. Curious to hear from those that have done it. Here is the tag on my motor.
  9. CapePrep

    Stopping Rust/Top coat

    Getting ready to work on some rusty suspension and underbody areas of my truck. Hopefully not opening a hornets nest here, i.e. Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge, but what have you guys done to deal with the rust and what did you top coat with? Have watched many videos, read numerous sources of solutions...
  10. CapePrep

    Facebook Seller

    Hope this is ok to ask. A seller on FB, "Military Truck Spare Part for Sale". Seems to be legit and has a spare tire carrier I am interested in for a good price. Comms are a little difficult. Anyone used them or know anything? Not looking to lose $1000. Thanks
  11. CapePrep

    Overhead Console

    Anyone ever install one of these? https://thosemilitaryguys.com/collections/hmmwv-parts/products/ultimate-overhead-console-v3-0-hmmwv-green Saw one today on a truck and it looked pretty good. Solves a lot of problems for aux. switching etc.
  12. CapePrep

    Electrical Kill Switch

    Looking for info on installing a simple toggle switch for security. I just replaced the key switch that previous owner installed due to the info I read about them killing the start boxes. Wondering which of the 3 wires I should use to interrupt the start process. I am using this switch due to...
  13. CapePrep

    Spot Sand Blaster

    Looking to clean up some underbody rust spots on my frame and suspension. Have any of you used any of the smaller units with the hopper mounted on the gun? I have a full size one, but that thing is a beast and I want to be more surgical. I have googled and see a few, but looking for real world...
  14. CapePrep

    Horn Upgrade

    Just doing my part for safety-just upgraded my stock horn to this bad boy. Inexpensive, easy to install and much louder!! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TQFSHBR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I can get pics if anyone interested. But, literally took me 10 min to install. Just unplugged...
  15. CapePrep

    HMMWV Start Box

    Not sure if this is the place to post this. I know it has been discussed, chewed and spit out hundreds of times. I am aware of the pitfalls, etc. Just thinking outside the box. I have a working one in the truck now, so want a spare. Does anyone know if these are repairable and if so who? Or, can...
  16. CapePrep

    Help With Brush Guard Mounting

    I want to install a brush guard on my rig. I have located one but struggling with what I am missing to mount it. The existing brackets on the truck are for shackles I think, from what I have seen on others. I went to the TM(as you will see) but they don't seem to help. Is the BG I am looking at...
  17. CapePrep

    Chinese Aux Diesel Heater

    Random thoughts at 3AM-If I wanted to or "needed" to take my 1097 into the back country and wanted to camp in it, thinking of seasonal cold and how to heat things up. Have actually read good reviews on these chinese diesel heaters. Wondering if anyone has done it and where you tap into the...
  18. CapePrep

    Tach wiring connection/connector

    Wasn't sure where to post this, so I will start here. Is there anyone that knows what this connector on the back of a tach is called or where I can get one? And than I need to scour the schematics/TM to find the pin out. Thanks for the help! (just realized the pin out is on back of the unit)
  19. CapePrep

    Help Identifying Engine Label

    Just picked my new toy up yesterday. Was hoping for a GMP (?) motor, but saw this instead. Any help deciphering it? I see a date of 11/20. Did they replace the motor? It doesn't smoke, started this morning in 15 degrees no problem. Thanks!!
  20. CapePrep

    6.2 Hot Head Solution??

    Just watched this video In all my reading so far I have not heard of a "solution" for the overheating rear cylinders. Has any one else done this and results? And does the problem apply to the 6.5? Inquiring minds want to know....
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