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Is it diesel? If so I would use 15w40 motor oil in the engine. I wouldn't think there are any other fliuds besides antifreeze which a good quality etholine glycol would be fine for.
14.00R20's are only rate to 55mph. What are your plans on tire, brakes, differentials, and safety equipment? My M923 with 11.00r20's will only do 55 and that is fine with me.
Shouldn't hurt anything. You may use a little more fuel though, otherwise there should be no issues. Most of the new 4X4 trucks don't have locking hubs anymore, my 2014 F150 doesn't
When I am driving, if I can see my M105 behind my M923 there is a problem that has caused the trailer to go sideways. There are guys that have rear view cameras but they are useless if you pull a trailer. I make big use of my side mirrors which are California mirrors with 8" rounds mounted just...
Been there, done that. And as an auto technician I can atest to that NOT being a MV novelty. Oh, and if you're under a running truck inspecting, you may want ear plugs as that air dump in your ear is WAY loud. What? Did you say something? :lol::lol:
OK, here are the comparison weights for my M923 converted to M925.
TM says 21600lbs for M923
TM says 22360lbs for M925
My data plate says 22473lbs empty(1984 AMG)
Scales says 24440lbs
So if I figure the data plate is correct and add for the winch installed the 24440lbs has to be pretty darn...
Have any of you ever had your trucks weighed? I have an M923A0 that I have basically converted to an M925A0 and used it to haul some scrap metal today and the weigh out surprised me a little. She scaled at 24,440lbs with a full tank of fuel, fiberglass troop seats, cargo cover, heavy duty tow...
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