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  1. 5TID

    Tire options and where to buy

    I did try sending you a PM on this site, but no reply.
  2. 5TID

    Tire options and where to buy

    The help you guys have provided is amazing! Much appreciated. Here is where I am at so far (located in Boise, buying 7 tires): Boyce Equipment (Ogden, UT) - 395s (or 16r20s), $850/tire, mounted on 5 ton rims, shipped - ~$8500 Idaho Motor Pool (Fruitland, ID) - 16r20s, tire only, NOS, sale price...
  3. 5TID

    Tire options and where to buy

    Ok, now the big question, where to buy from? I have been looking and talking to places. Seems like I will be down and arm and a leg after this. What is a reasonable price to pay for tires that will last? I am also considering trying to find some already mounted on wheels then just selling my...
  4. 5TID

    Tire options and where to buy

    Don't the MV/T have a lower load rating? What is the reason for the Michelin's blowing out?
  5. 5TID

    Tire options and where to buy

    I was worried about the EGTs with the 16r20s; if I went 395 - do I go with Michelin XZL or Goodyear MV/T?
  6. 5TID

    Tire options and where to buy

    Got a picture of yours with 395?
  7. 5TID

    Tire options and where to buy

    Sounds like going with the 16r20s you would not be able to run chains?
  8. 5TID

    Tire options and where to buy

    Seems like 16r20s are the way to go for me. The increased top end speed might be nice.
  9. 5TID

    Tire options and where to buy

    I am starting to look at replacing my tires since they are about 12 years old. Currently has 1400r20 Michelin XZLs on it (M923A2). I have searched and researched, but still not sure what to do and quite a bit of the information I have found is a bit dated. My driving mostly consists of country...
  10. 5TID

    5TID's M923A2 ROPS build thread

    Been slow going lately with the weather, but have made some progress. Got a new light bar for Christmas and got it wired into one of my switches previously installed. It is quite bright, 42k lux measured at 12 inches. I have some more LEDs on the way and already have the wiring in place for...
  11. 5TID

    Show your 5 tons in the snow.

    What sort of straps/chains were you using? What was the WLL?
  12. 5TID

    24 Volt battery maintainer?

    The Noco GEN5x2 is what I have been running without issue.
  13. 5TID

    5TID's M923A2 ROPS build thread

    Tested out the gauges and they work great. I'm only seeing about 23 to 24psi max, and touching juts over 1000 degrees on a full throttle acceleration to about 45mph. Seems like lower boost pressure then I have seen others running. I have a GSK to install and was thinking of turning up the fuel a...
  14. 5TID

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    I just put mine on from him, works and looks nice. I would also recommend heated seats, they make a world of difference. I did order some black anodized button snaps to replace the silver ones that came with the kit. https://a.co/d/f92ZBFc Also, here is the seat heater kit I installed...
  15. 5TID

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Maybe my gauge is a little off. I will check with an IR gun next time I drive it.
  16. 5TID

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    What are the 8.3's supposed to run at? Mine gets to about 165 and stays there. Don't think I have ever even had my fan kick on; but I just drive around town unloaded.
  17. 5TID

    5TID's M923A2 ROPS build thread

    Got my gauges installed from TMG. Have not tested them yet while truck is running. The three switches go to the previously installed relays in the battery compartment. They will toggle some LED lights I have planned to install at some point. I did fully test out my seat heaters and they work...
  18. 5TID

    5TID's M923A2 ROPS build thread

    Got a few more things done on the truck. Installed heated seats. Put the switches in my center console and put a 24v to 12v converter on the lower shelf. The kit was from Amazon and it was just the elements that you have to put under the seat fabric. Not too hard to install but holy crap these...
  19. 5TID

    5TID's M923A2 ROPS build thread

    Figured I would start a thread for the mods I am doing to my truck. Doing basic stuff so far to fix a few things and get it aligned with my style. Here is a photo of it being delivered plus my first time sitting in it. Finally home. Tested out the cargo cover. First thing I did was fix...
  20. 5TID

    Clevis Capacity

    I have an 89 M923A2. Does anybody know what the capacity is on the D-rings front and rear? Looks like maybe 6.5 T WLL based on size?
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