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There is a crossover reference matrix in the TM. I don’t remember exactly where I saw it but it’s there. If I get a chance this weekend I’ll look if no one has it by then.
Personally I have a 1078 and a 1083 and am seriously contemplating removing the intermediate axle on the 5 ton with a 1078 rear suspension. I will never have the load density in the longer bed to need the full suspension capacity. As far as I could tell I would need - suspension, and a new drive...
-10 is operators manual, -20 is the level of maintenance permitted at the unit level, -30 is the higher level maintenance only permitted at depot level (or whatever they call it). You may have to look in several different manuals until you find the particular item. Another good manual is the -P...
It is standard frame width. Something to note is you could probably also remove the riser channel. To do this you would need to notch up front for the trans/transfer case but since you are building yourself this would be easy. Make it fit your needs more than just mimicking what is already...
Short answer is no. The transfer case is basically an open differential until you press “mode” which hard locks the power distribution 50/50 front to rear. The reason it won’t move with the front drive “disconnected “ or removed without putting the trans in “mode”. The drawback is putting it in...
Not trying to kick a dead horse but knowledge is power.
“If” the truck had been aired up-1 the spring brakes would release and you would have 2-3 brake applications of air left to unload
2-caging the brakes does not inhibit service brakes IF the truck has an air source.
Well I talked to Jim Henry today and he is not ready to canx or postpone yet. All contracts are still in place anticipating a relaxing of these restrictions. Stay tuned.
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