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    Desired front axle caster and pinion angle

    Sorry this is a little late, but here is the scoop on solid axle caster: Caster with power steering should be +6-7* (top of the spindle tilted towards the back of the vehicle). With manual steering around +2-4* is much easier to steer. If tilting the pinion up to set pinion angle with a...
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    serious discussion of 5-ton speed increase via gearing (transmission, differential)

    You can turn the governor up to 2400-2500 rpms on the cummins without hurting it. Pulling trucks do more. You'll damage it faster by lugging it than by revving it. I wouldn't hesitate to turn 2400 rpms.
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    How do 5 tons go in the snow??

    Most important thing is weight on the rear end. I have pushed 2+ ft of snow with a Peterbilt on the highway, loaded. Can run highway speeds in 18" :D (I'd rather drive on fresh snow than a plowed road). Just throw a load of firewood or sand or something in the back and you'll be good to go...
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    flame throwing deuce

    RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: flame throwing deuce I do know how the hot rodders do it. On a gas engine, the flame thrower can use unburned fuel to make the flame. The old school way to do it is a model T coil box and spark plug in each exhaust pipe. To throw flames, you get going down the road, mash...
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    Deuce Locking Door Handles

    Here's another source. Check out the link on this page for "locking L handles." Different styles and mounting available, also "non-locking L handles" to make the other side match. 8) http://www.austinhardware.com/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=2
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    Pics of my singled 5-ton with 16-20's - just finished!

    Best looking 5-tonner I've seen! Can you provide gas mileage info before and after the tire swap?
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