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    M939 Differential Gearing Ratios

    That is same as my 1991- A2, as per tag.
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    VERY basic bead lock question

    Good tip. I have been using some black goo by the same company to dress beeds and )O Ring with soap + Mussel to break apart/ lube rim 1/2.
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    VERY basic bead lock question

    Got it! You all also have the best pictures too. Thanks.
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    VERY basic bead lock question

    Cool and will do. Thought that there could be a Trick, like those pre cell phone kids puzzles. I recall the one where you have a steel ring trapped between 2 horse-shoe shaped pieces and you have to get the ring out. I am getting faster at tire mounting otherwise. A young man's sport... thanks.
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    VERY basic bead lock question

    Full rubber bead lock. Middle photo. 1 piece Super Single "rubber Ring", with an "air Groove" only. I wondered if I squish it flat-ish if it would bounce back to round, or if I do something silly I may mess up a bead on an expensive tire. Cool photos, thanks.
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    VERY basic bead lock question

    Thanks! Figure I'd stand on old Bead Lock, bind it with twine or wire, and work it in. Just common Bead Lock "donuts"- bead size, not Run Flats...
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    VERY basic bead lock question

    Hi all. I'm gonna sound like a bonehead here- Other tires I bought (Super Singles) had bead locks inside. For "bare tires" , do I squeeze bead locks inward , then install- pry ,tire beads wide to put in bead lock, or both? Lastly- can I reuse bead locks "almost forever" if they look OK? thanks!
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    Can I substitute 450/80r20 tires for 14.00 -20's?

    Got it now. Those sand tires looked interesting, but unsuitable. Glad I asked though. Looks like original 14.00 20's now a crap-shoot. Bought 2 last year. Probably should have bought 4. Live and learn. ...
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    Can I substitute 450/80r20 tires for 14.00 -20's?

    Have a 925A2 5 Ton. Can I sub the above tire size for the 14.00 r 20's? 14's are getting older, but I don't want to buy 7 now as only 1 or 2 are in need of upgrades. Thanks!
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    Tire fail-- typical kind??

    Nice tip as to PSI. Was 42,XXX Lbs gross. Carry tools, chains + full tank. Sounds like tossing treads, like a re-cap, IS the failure mode if I am reading the other comments correct. I do that $25.50/ ton Lime Stone run once or twice a year. First run on this tire, and first Blow Out. Put on...
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    Tire fail-- typical kind??

    Official- 9.83 short ton. 60 PSI x 6. Mine looked/ looks bit better than yours, but basic idea . Remain surprised as basically "thru a retread" look. My bolts Did Not come out of axle cap. Touched axle center and estimate 130 deg, above warm tarmac. Lastly- looked much like your aft one pre...
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    Tire fail-- typical kind??

    Hard to read any codes as neighbor used saws-all to cut tread so it could be pulled out of way . Maybe 2007-8-or 9? Tread was about 1/2 and no visible cracks. This is my only truck with this scale of tires. Thought "tread-skin" delamination a very odd failure when not a re-cap! Tire spent...
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    Tire fail-- typical kind??

    Hi al , have An A2, M25. Hauling some limestone and blew rearmost Goodyear Super single. Dislike changing them road-side, loaded. Anyway, Heard air loss Hiss- no "pop". In 100 or so yards tread completely separated, like tossing a recap, only tread stayed in a ring. Is this normal...
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    solar panels - bat charging

    Lot of good info here. PLAN- Have 9 Volts now out of 2 panels, in series-part sun day. Ordered # Xh-m411 Dc-Dc adjustable booster. Will try to set it at 29-30 V to feed my 12V-24V "controller" I have- attached at 24 V via an inline fuse. Don't expect to "light Manhatten", but may get a solid...
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    solar panels - bat charging

    Thanks again guys. I failed to consider the BOOST controller thing. Think I bought a 12/24V "Charge controller " instead, and assumed it needs a feed over 24 (26??) volts. Will look for the thin "hand book". New to "solar" and "solar terminology".
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    solar panels - bat charging

    Very cool! Glad I did not toss my Panels. I tried mine with an aftermarket "box" as my truck came with 2 panels and no "box-brains". Didn't work. Think I just need to now find a good OEM "box" or 2. Thanks.
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    solar panels - bat charging

    Thanks for replies. I checked, and both combined do not put out over 14V before converter thing on a bright day, so I pulled my fuse so as not to be a drain. If they are a gimmick, I'll just forget it. I thought they may be a good idea as batteries are now pricy. Good to get insight...
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    solar panels - bat charging

    Hi all. My 5 ton A2 was USAF, had 2 cowl solar panels- about 5 1/2" X 4 1/2"each . Would like to change them- low volt output now. Were they a local- base thing, or a regular part that may be available surplus? Bought truck at local auction, so no history. I bought aftermarket "inverter" to...
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    Small -spin on- fuel filter change interval

    Thanks All. Truck has about 6,400 miles- 360 hrs. Changed big one with oil. Think I'll leave the little one for now, drain + enjoy.
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    Small -spin on- fuel filter change interval

    My GUESS is that the little one was general spec by engine maker. Military may have said - "not good enough", and kept proven bigger.
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