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Look at the Wrangler Authority tire 265's E load range at Wal Mart for $130. Same tread as the HMMWV Wrangler, aggressive MT. Work exceptional for me.
Installing the HMMWV 37's gets you into lift kits and spacers, more expense.
Lots of threads on CUCV tires here with dozens of opinions.
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Welcome. Some suggestions: avoid using the stock transmission as it is not synchronized (double clutch) and likely has no overdrive. Use the transmission that came with the 5 ton trucks (6453). Or best yet, flip the multifuel and get a complete late model pre emissions diesel with...
Someone told me the diesel pickups had an issue with some kind of fuel tank lining coming unattached and plugging the pickup tube. My truck has a new tank, so maybe there is validity to the story. Something to keep in mind.
On the PMD, the diesel fuel running through the injection pump is...
That is one of the last of the GM 6.5s. Would have been a turbocharged engine found in 2500 and 3500 pickups. Have your machine shop go over it for cracks, if good, sure I would build it.
How is the Haldex N4400B plug and play??? There is a thread here somewhere that explains the magic needed to connect it. A dab of grease fixed my leaky brake controller.
CUCV2 is 6.5 turbocharged with electronic engine controls. Do you have check engine light, if so pull codes. Is your electric lift pump running, on mine you can hear it when you turn the key and wait to start.
I've done a bunch of steel wheel FMTV tire dismounts with the usual duck bill hammer. Easy peasy. Like Simp says, the nuts take forever. Can't even hold the impact socket it gets so hot after one wheel.
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