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    M1028A3 With Super Singles

    Hi, I have a 1984 M1028A3 dually. Currently the tires are military 37" on "Super Single" rims, but I'd like to go to a bigger tire. I've been looking at various 16.5 inch tires such as the INTERCO 39.5 x 15 radial. Anyone running a similar combination without a lift? Trimming is no problem...
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    Has Anyone Done A Complete Conversion To 12v?

    I have a decent low mileage dually (M1028A2) that will soon have a new 454, and I'm thinking about a complete conversion to 12v... using one of the after market wiring kits for an 84 Chevy truck. Good winter project. I'm not real clear on the CUCV electrical system, so my question is... what...
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    Anyone Towing With a 6.2 Diesel?

    I recently bought a heavy-duty M1008 diesel dually. From its appearance you would think it could pull anything, but the 6.2 (with a Banks turbo) doesn't seem very powerful. I was pulling a trailer with about 4000 lbs of gravel, and it would bog to about 45 mph on hills. The gears are pretty...
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    Anyone Running a 12v Winch?

    I have a 12v Warn winch I'd like to install on my K30 dually, but am up against the 24 volt thing. I don't think a 24-12v converter will work cause the winch pulls up to 435 amps... and the last thing I want to do is run a third battery. Hate to wire it direct to one battery because of the...
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    Questions About CARC Basics

    Hi, I recently purchased an 84 Chevy 5/4 ton diesel dually 4x4 that I plan to restore. I'd like to paint it inside and out but I'm not real clear on some aspects of CARC. The following are the basics as I understand them, please correct me if I'm wrong... Preparation - Use a respirator and...
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