Increase max speed for 5 Ton MTV?

[Pieter]

I'm looking at the 1088A1 or 1083A1 to buy and like to know if those models can be modified to increase the max speed. Not so much because I want to go much faster than 55 MPH, but I don't want to be at the max RPMs when I do drive 55 MPH; would probably save on engine wear, noise and dare I say: fuel mileage. I've been reading a lot on LMTVs on this forum and how to change the gearing/ drive axles, but I couldn't find much for these models. (except 'bigger wheels' )
Anyone know of mods or tricks to increase the max speed on the 5 Ton MTVs?

 

[porkysplace]

[h=1]FMTV High Speed Gears[/h]

 

[NDT]

Ask the vendor mentioned in the above thread what they did with the middle axles. They might still have some or direct you to who they sold them to.

 

[Pieter]

Thank you for redirecting me, I re-read the post and now I see the same modification and gear parts apply to the 5 ton models. I called Premier Metal Buyers about the middle axle, but the person who would know had already left for the day. I will call back another time.
Curious to know if anybody else did the gear change on the 5 ton MTV and how it worked out with the middle axle?

 

[wehring]

With the new gears 60mph is 2180rpm

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