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That is way too much pressure, I can tell you that shooting from the hip.
Figure something like this - I"m no math whiz, or at least not good at explaining it. This sound right to yous guys?
For a rough example, mine are rated for 5000# @ 80psi. 80 div by 5000 = .016 psi per #. My truck...
The NV4500 is rated for 450#s tq. So far mine has held up wth twice that....but my truck weighs 1/2 as much as a deuce and has probably less than half as much traction. GVW rating is 14,500. I don't know how well it will last under hard use behind a hopped up Cummins in a Deuce.
Another note...
FYI RE: Tire pressure. I think I've posted this elsewhere, but...
I run 325/85/16 XMLs on my 7000# Cummins Dodge. I shouldn't admit this and you shouldn't try it at home, but I used to go out to the local desert, air down to 10-15 psi, go offroading, and drive it home, never with any issues...
Bridge trucks are COOL.
I'm currently usng my Dodge and a heavy duty steel tilt deck trailer. 12k electric winch in the truck bed with an A-frame boom for lifting when necessary. My truck's factory chassis= frame needs to be boxed in the rest of the way fromt the front to the back (only 3/4...
Thinking about using a deuce for off road towing/recovery. Ever seen one with a bed mounted winch? Flat bed with the droptail or rolling tail board like the oil field trucks?
Thanks
Yes, Miches are awesome. I run them on my daily drive Cummins Dodge. (My wannabe Deuce):-D
Take the saw and put holes in the bar and put pin (s) thru to control your depth.
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