NEIOWA

Very interesting thread. My M923A1 experience was in 1986/87 as a truck (Support Plt) PL. Brand spanking new. I know we didn't have any of the reverse low range/crack the transfer case or max 40mph w/nondirectional tires or you're gonna wreck. Little NET when we turned in M813 that would have trained operators (11B and a couple 88M) what NOT to do. We did LOTS of driving in rain (Washington State) on pavement including I-5 without killing breaking.

Obviously anything since the GMC 6x6 is junk, but ABS with Stability Control is a HUGE improvement in operator and public safety in heavy trucks. I'm coming from a fire truck standpoint. My personal newest unit is a 2007 M2-112 64000lb. I WISH Frtliner had a stability control system available. IH is leading the industry in safety improvements.

I doubt Sam has discovered stability control yet. Might be "issues" with offroad in any case.