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A newer Jeep without the round red "Trail Rated" badge on the driver's front quarter panel it is not factory set up for off road use. In my experience most, not all, but most folks who build their own 'off road' versions do so poorly—
On simpletire website under the specs tab. It notes they are designed for military vehicles.
There is a 395/85R20 version at the Petlas website rated for 68 mph (110kmh)—
I'd be interested in finding these—
I don't think we have any suggestions. We used Dynamat Xtreme under the doghouse in the engine compartment, then added Dyna Core under that next to the engine. We have also added Dynamat Xtreme to the interior cab walls, ceiling, and door panels.
Right now we can hold a conversation, though...
We have a NOMADIC 24v rooftop unit. It hasn't made it through the summer as yet. Our charging system includes a 24v 200a alternator with 2 - 31's in series for the truck and another 2 - 31's inseries for the accessories, including the AC; each 24v battery bank separated by a Victron Cyrix -...
This may be related to the Allison comments of needing less gears. Their design encourages lockup as soon as possible to hold almost constant available torque through the gear changes. Keeping the engine in its power band as much as possible.
You answered another of my questions about sitting...
I'll also note in the video @Ronmar shared the Allison boys commented that the medium sized engines didn't need the 7 speed. And I think all of us with EcoHubs have shown that is true—
We also have a 2003 M1078A1 (330hp tune) with EcoHubs
We shift into 7th below 80 on our Bluetooth speedometer, below 75 on the dash speedometer. We like to sit in the 60-65 range (haven't added cruise control yet). At 62 in 7th we are at 1,200 rpm, 62 in 6th 1,500. She won't hold 7th at 60...
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