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Put as much ATF as you want in it, it is a thin oil so no need to dilute it if there is already diesel in the tank. I'm sure it would run on 100% ATF. I add some to every tank in my deuce.
Congrats on the wrecker! My biggest complaint of my 816 is the transfer case. I don't drive it on the road so the oil in the t-case doesn't get warm or mixed around a lot and my front wheel drive will stop working. If you are going to off-road it a lot you'll want the 6x6 to work when you need...
I grabbed a rear drum (because I have a pile of them!) and weighed it and it is actually 50lbs. I must have weighed a front years ago and they have a bit less material in the center.
If you're going to run duals flip the hubs back around. I'm sure you'll be way over legal width otherwise and yes it looks goofy the 9.00's singled out. I guess decide what tire you want to run and flip the hubs accordingly. I've got a deuce with 46's with the hubs flipped out and another on...
You can do it but it is harder on the bearings, puts more stress on them. But I'm guessing if your not worried about width you probably aren't driving on the road much if at all.