evilk

Done tons of searching and there is a lot of useful information on here but have some unanswered questions still. Truck seams to have a ridiculous turning radius. Its not that I'm unfamiliar with big trucks, I have had a few. Nothing with full time 6x6 ..... but I can't make most corners on back roads? Is that normal? Like to be more clear, I have to back up to make the turn at most back road intersections. There tight but nothing I cant do with my 7500 and the 25 foot lowboy. Is this indicating some kind of problem or to be expected?

My breaks are strange, hit the pedal once and it can feel like pretty normal breaking. The next time the pedal can be an unmovable object. Was kind of scary the first time but i found that if i really push on it HARD it will give way all the sudden and grab like crazy? Haven't had much time to work on truck yet, but i guess that's what happens when you work 2 full time jobs... figured some input from you guys could save me time when i do get to it.

I have a disconnected water fording lever. What did that do?

Sorry for writing a book but so you know I had to cut me off, could definitely keep going with more questions

thanks

BKubu

The brake issue sounds like an air-pack problem...at least that is where I would start. In terms of the turning radius, it is tough to tell without driving the truck, but I have never experienced anything like that, even in my LWB cargos. Those trucks have the same chassis, I believe, as your truck. I am not sure where Maine, NY is. If you care near JATONKA, D8DAVE, DOGHEAD, or one of the other Upstate NY crew, I am sure someone could give you their opinion on the steering.

Bruce

gimpyrobb

You checked the steering stops? Does an arm hit on something? My wrecker has metal cut out where they put the newer power steering on. Maybe that happened to your truck and they didn't clearance the metal? I agree with the airpack, try squirting some tool oil in the back of the can.

Thanks for the avatar Swbradley!

BFR

is it possible the rear axles have detroits in them?

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gimpyrobb

How do you like the truck? Got one near me I could pick up. I DON'T NEED ANOTHER TRUCK. I DON'T NEED ANOTHER TRUCK. I DON'T NEED ANOTHER TRUCK. Maybe I might start to believe myself if I say it enough.

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BKubu

Gimp, get it! The bridge trucks are hard to come by. You should be able to get it fairly cheaply if it is a gasser (and because it is overwidth). Personally, I'd like to find an M812 or M945, but money is tight these days!

Bruce

evilk

How do I like the truck... well it doesn't run right yet and its hard to drive .. but I'm still obsessed ..... I love the truck... its not even healthy Thanks for the information I will let you know what I find

gimpyrobb

UHhh, yeah its a gasser. Guys wants 2800 for it. You guys suck.

Thanks for the avatar Swbradley!

derby

My 812 takes alot to turn it around. I think it is due to the wheel spacers. even with it singled out, i have de-barked some trees. you could remove the spacers and run 1100x20's that would get you back to what all the other 5 ton's wheel base is. I also agree on the air pack diagnostic.

Recovry4x4

M328 Bridging trucks are just too cool. I'd risk divorce of one showed up within 100 mile of my AO for sale. An 812 would be even better but I could never afford one of those.

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