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I have been researching the '715 for two years now. So I have a good feel for what could be improved ; this is the wish list I compiled from M715 owners:
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- The Tornado engine is interesting....but a diesel would be the cat's meow, CAT 3116
- The D60 front is obsolete and has D44-like knuckles so that is a weakness. MERITOR RF_611
- Because of the low gearing, bigger tires would be great, but there is the issue of firewall clearance etc. Reposition the cab aft on the chassis to clear larger tires MICHELIN 16.00R20. 53" radials
- The '70 rearend is obsolete. A popular mod is to swap to CUCV pickup axles for the D60/14BFF. MERITOR RS_611
- The manual gearbox is OK.....ALLISON 7 spd auto
- The wheels are wierd. 20" LMTV steelies
- The brakes could be bigger. LMTV drums/air brakes
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