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  1. wandering neurons

    FMTV High Speed Gears

    I think I see what they did! By pulling the plug on the end cover, they were able to use a bolt into the end of the drive shaft to retain it (or push it into the center diff housing). The drive shaft is independent of the bearing and hub assembly, and only rides in bearings and the splines into...
  2. wandering neurons

    FMTV High Speed Gears

    Interesting... The FMTV uses the Meritor 611 series axles with an 11.7" ring gear. The ones you found are the Meritor MX-810 series with same size ring gear. Similar specs but physically very different. You can see some info here: http://www.mhvsil.com/pdf/defence-axles/RF_611-Axles%20ss.pdf and...
  3. wandering neurons

    FMTV High Speed Gears

    I'm thinking that these are for something much bigger than an LMTV, like HEMMT or MK48. I'm basing that on the upper steering arms each having a pivot, not just the left side like the LMTV. Also, the center chunk is offset to the wrong side and "flatter" top and bottom, LMTV chunk is more rounded.
  4. wandering neurons

    FMTV High Speed Gears

    Thanks all for the comments and PMs. I saw the figure $650 per axle from Bryce. Is that a complete center section, drop in like a Ford 9" rear? What do y'all use to remove/install the center section, in lieu of the transmission jack? How much does Bryce charge to swap both front and rear? And...
  5. wandering neurons

    FMTV High Speed Gears

    Can anyone PM me Bryce's contact info? I don't play FaceBook (or LinkedIn, or any other social media). I'd like to ask him a few questions about the high speed gears. Thx
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