The M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle went into production for military use in 1984. This example was refinished in light blue and features a black soft top, a replacement windshield and side windows, X-doors, an LED light bar, LED headlamps, a rear bumper with a pintle hitch, aftermarket side view mirrors, a body-mounted bottle opener, spotlights, side steps, a front brush guard, recovery points, and a slide-out tire carrier mounted in the bed. The removed factory tailgate will…
The M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle went into production for military use in 1984. This example was refinished in light blue and features a black soft top, a replacement windshield and side windows, X-doors, an LED light bar, LED headlamps, a rear bumper with a pintle hitch, aftermarket side view mirrors, a body-mounted bottle opener, spotlights, side steps, a front brush guard, recovery points, and a slide-out tire carrier mounted in the bed. The removed factory tailgate will accompany the truck and is stored in the cabin.
Black-finished 22″ Hostile Maniac wheels are mounted with 37×13.5″ Nitto Trail Grappler tires. Stopping power is provided by inboard-mounted disc brakes at each corner, and the truck is equipped with independent front and rear suspension.
The interior features four bucket seats upholstered in black along with body-colored metal surfaces and a black floor coating. The central tunnel is fitted with a custom enclosure housing a JVC touchscreen monitor, MB Quart speakers, a Rockville amplifier, and toggle switches, and a train horn has been installed. The interior lighting colors can be changed via a remote.
The Grant steering wheel sits ahead of a 60-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, coolant temperature, and battery voltage. The five-digit odometer shows 42k miles, approximately 2k of which were added by the owner. Total mileage is unknown. There is wear on the steering wheel.
The forward-tilt hood opens to reveal a 6.5-liter diesel V8 which is said to have been serviced with a replacement water pump, glow plugs and harnesses, and batteries as well as a 100-amp generator and dual alternators.
Power is sent to all four wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, a locking center differential, and front and rear limited-slip differentials. The aftermarket exhaust system has been rerouted to the rear.