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  1. swiss

    M1008 Safe Speed versus M1009

    Jaymcb you will be amazed, once you get this in 4 wheel low you will try any hill or terrain. Trust me I know and have had to get the tractor already to help myself out :)
  2. swiss

    M1008 Safe Speed versus M1009

    Jaymcb My understanding is that the 12.5 rubs with aggressive tread on the side of the inner fender well when aggressively turning. There was a post I reviewed yesterday that showed with the 12.5 rubbing that was aliviated by bending in the inner part of the fender on the side. I did check...
  3. swiss

    M1008 Safe Speed versus M1009

    From my research on Steel Soldiers the following are the largest tires without a lift or rubbing issues if your leaf springs are good: Largest to Smallest 1.) 33x12.5x15, if you use the BFG KM2 it might rub a bit on turn, 2.) 33x10.5x15, same tire just thinner 3.) 32x11.5x15, 4.) 31x105x15...
  4. swiss

    M1008 Safe Speed versus M1009

    As far as gas milage I am getting 15 mpg running on the highway between 68-75 and towing my M101 about 15% of the time. I know alot of guys are talking 20 mpg but that could be at speeds below 65 mpg. I am going to try testing a tank by driving slower. Taking this one step further then, the...
  5. swiss

    M1008 Safe Speed versus M1009

    Okay going to the next step, assuming the following I am using a web calculator to get the safe speed at 2800 RPM Engine Speed RPM 2800 Transmission Gear Ratio 1:1 in third gear Differential Gear Ratio 3.08 Loaded Tire Radius inch 15 inches (I did not measure yet the...
  6. swiss

    M1008 Safe Speed versus M1009

    My understanding is that the safe "engine" speed for the M1008 is lower than M1009 and lets assume all stock rear end, tire size etc. Given that both vehicles share the same 6.2 and transmission I am assuming the difference is the rear end gear on the M1008 turning the 6.2 at a higher rpm at...
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