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As far as leakage goes someone suggested that it can be remedied. Is it hopeless?

In my experience with smaller trucks there is truth to that. The p-pumped 12 valves are more reliable than the 24 valves or the newer 6.7 liters. It's got to hold somewhat true for the bigger trucks too. I agree seat time is good but it is nothing without the advice from people with experience...

I'll look him up 👍🏽

I've heard about the weather stripping, thanks. A vehicle can be recertified after an axle is removed but you can't get around the air brakes. I'm here to start the education process. There are two schools of thought on this for sure. But I'm getting good info about the weak points of both...

Lol. That won't stop me! I love the way the lmtv's are setup but I can't be spending too much time on maintenance. I do wonder if there's a way to mount rubber blocks under the cab on an lmtv so that when you pin it without air in the bags the rubber blocks take up the slack and eliminate the...

That pretty much settles it. The hose sounds like a good investment all around on a used truck. Thanks

So in your experience a bobbed 5 ton is more mechanically sound/reliable than a 1079? Whatever I get will get driven daily so thanks for everyone's support input.

By aired up you mean A/C?

Thanks Red, so it looks like it's a matter of getting the right size upgraded hose and cramping the right size fittings on.

Thanks. Are the airlines pretty standard sizes and easy to upgrade? Maybe a few extra shrouds would help as well?

What were the most common plumbing issues and what are the best long term remedies?

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Battery's -no problem. I don't plan on driving it into a lake. Coffey already warned me about the 5 minute rule crossing rivers.

Lol 👍🏽 Not jumping with it!

Thanks this looks like a good article.

Nice!

Good info. I'm getting a lot of responses and a recent warning was that if I want to put a lot of Offroad miles on a 1097 that there are electrical and plumbing issues with them and possibly drive shafts? What is the best fix for these issues? Can you gusset the compressor mounts? Is the air...

Nice truck.

Thanks for the heads up. I was almost sold on them. Why not bob? Because the ride is better? I'm concerned about maneuverability on long dirt roads. I like to backpack Mtn bike and explore mining roads etc. The camper idea is exactly what I'm after. I'm wondering if I can mount a box from the...

Sounds like you scored a good one. I'm trying to figure out what and then the best place to go. It sounds like a 5 ton is the way to go, I was almost sold on the lmtv.