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    I might be a little crazy – 4,000 mile M1079 recovery Illinois to Alaska

    If you just drive the truck regularly they will true up on their own. Also having a working CTIS system with the wiring mod for multiple highway pressure settings or manual control is VERY useful. You can simply drive the speed you want and alter the tire pressure dynamically while you are...
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    I might be a little crazy – 4,000 mile M1079 recovery Illinois to Alaska

    Wheel hop? Can you take a video? Not sure what you are describing. Vibration? Is it speed dependent?
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    I might be a little crazy – 4,000 mile M1079 recovery Illinois to Alaska

    Yep kinda like power windows and starters. 24v makes them really move but can shorten their life. Definitely should always be prepared to jumper out a relay if needed.
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    I might be a little crazy – 4,000 mile M1079 recovery Illinois to Alaska

    A 12v relay is going to use a 12v coil and expect a maximum of probably 16v. Sending 24v (or 28v when running) to the coil will almost certainly damage the coil. Maybe not the first time........ but maybe the first time! Not at all advisable.
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    I might be a little crazy – 4,000 mile M1079 recovery Illinois to Alaska

    Yeah Trucklite makes a lot of the lighting and modules for the military so that would likely be a fine alternative. Question though - why are we needing a flasher module? Is it bad? :unsure:
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    I might be a little crazy – 4,000 mile M1079 recovery Illinois to Alaska

    No. As with many things in A1R life it is not the correct flasher. The A1R uses an LED capable flasher module. It does say it's LED compatible but it doesn't look like the ones I'm used to.
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    I might be a little crazy – 4,000 mile M1079 recovery Illinois to Alaska

    Couple of items: Buy all of the transducers from CAT - oil pressure, atmospheric pressure, and boost pressure. Both my oil and boost transducers failed - oil pressure messes with the gauge and idiot light - boost pressure transducer failure puts you in limp mode and the truck will struggle to...
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    I might be a little crazy – 4,000 mile M1079 recovery Illinois to Alaska

    Absolutely do the ECO hubs before driving home. That would be on the very top of my list. 3 extra MPG and engine, transmission, and driveshaft longevity.
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    I might be a little crazy – 4,000 mile M1079 recovery Illinois to Alaska

    A1R's like this already have headliners (even on the turret cover), sprayed on insulation in the cab interior walls, and insulation under the dog-house. As I said they don't really need much help in these areas - not as much as older trucks. It's not where my focus would be for a drive home.
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    I might be a little crazy – 4,000 mile M1079 recovery Illinois to Alaska

    Right on! I'm glad a member scored that one! Saw it on Facebook and advised the seller on condition and value, etc. looks like a score. Myself and @Third From Texas have that exact same truck. So you will make three on this forum! It's a select club. What's your truck serial number? Mine and...
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