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  1. Superthermal

    M1095 M1082 trailer towing with a M809 series. How to integrate the brakes if M809 has the Air over Hydraulic still installed.

    If I am going to use the stock axles on an M809 series what interface is needed to adapt air breaks into the unit for a heavy loaded trailer of the type M1095 or M1082? Anyone done this before keeping the stock breaks?
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    5 Ton wheel tire combo to have best scrub radius/track width match with 16.00 tires.

    What bead lock rims on a 5 ton will get a 16.00 tire to mount with near perfect scrub radius? Also it looks like some rims /hub flipping etc... cause a significant offset to the track width of the front and rear axle as shown below on a M54ish ride. What combination of wheels gets this...
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    Michelin XZL vs Michelin XML vs Michelin XL vs Goodyear AT-3A vs Goodyear AT-2A any others that are 14.00 or larger that are any good?

    Which is the best off-road tire? Snow, Mud. Longest lasting on-road? Any of these have fatal flaws like cupping, seperation issues etc... that need to be looked out for? Did I miss one that is an off-road specific tire?
  4. Superthermal

    5 top items to check before buying a M923A2, Good +/- Price point Dec 2021

    Hello ALL, Looking to purchase a decent M923A2 need some upfront advice. What are the top 5 things I should be checking to ensure I am not out too much $$$ if a particular system is in poor needing replacement condition I know I will be spending money on this but I would prefer not to be...
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    Rockwell 5 ton input torque rating... What breaks first. Bearing caps? Shafts? Ring gear? Pinion?

    Hello all! I haven't been able to locate any info on the specification for the Rockwell 5 ton input torque rating. Looking at engine torque to transmission gearing to transfer case gearing and the end torque that could be placed onto one axle input. Anyone know this? I know they are incredibly...
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    Frame width on MTVR MK23 vs M923 Independent tandem axles and Rockwell 5 tons tandem swap-able?

    Are the frame widths between the MTVR and the 900 series close or the same? Has anyone here swapped the independent tandem axles from the MTVR onto the 900 series? I am looking at this for several reasons axle ratio, locker, 7ton vs 5 ton, better CTIS???, rear steering???, space to run chains...
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    T-1138 failures. Examples of what to do and not to do. Failure mode. How to prevent in general use and how to bulletproof if possible.

    Hello, I am Jeff, I am an aspiring future owner of a kickin-it M923/925/927A2. The only thing about this rig that bugs me is the T-1138 case is touted as being a easy pencil to break. I am expecting to turn up the smoke a bit and maybe injectors but nothing too crazy on the 8.3. Just enough...
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