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What have you done to your 5 ton this week?
Simp - Thanks for the heads up. I think the wheel/tires are last on the list once I get it back together enough (cab extension done) to drive it more on the road and get a feel for it. You always offer great advice and have a wealth of experience with these. Interesting you say that, the...- TJ4man
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- Forum: 5-ton and up
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What have you done to your 5 ton this week?
I have heard some rules of thumb, putting it around 5-10 mph at top speed, but no scientific calcs. Yea I am looking forward to this being a long running project. I got a lot of ideas, just pulling them off will be the true test, ha!- TJ4man
- Post #9,181
- Forum: 5-ton and up
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What have you done to your 5 ton this week?
For several reasons... 1) larger tire (16.00r20) articulation. Those "wheel wells" extend up under the van body and with the 16's being about 5" taller (10" taller overall) I wanted the additional clearance for suspension articulation out back. 2) it raises the front "bonnet box" that extends...- TJ4man
- Post #9,178
- Forum: 5-ton and up
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What have you done to your 5 ton this week?
Lifted the van body 5-1/2" by splitting a 20' 6"x6" wooden beam. Fun fun. A Before and After view.- TJ4man
- Post #9,176
- Forum: 5-ton and up