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  1. J

    Changing the rear springs on my M1031

    Probably, for a empty truck, for a truck with welder, cutting rig{oxygen and acetylene cylinders] compressor, generator and tools not so much. There is room to add the factory helper spring with the U-bolt Reversal Kit Regards Joseph
  2. J

    Changing the rear springs on my M1031

    2 inches higher than the old springs Joseph
  3. J

    Changing the rear springs on my M1031

    I installed the rear springs this Saturday 11-11-2017 Some photo's ORD Greasable Bushing notice the molded groves for grease Installed ORD Rear SuperShackles Front View Back View Original Springs M1031 New Dayton 22-617HD...
  4. J

    Changing the rear springs on my M1031

    Go to a local Dayton Spring Dealer, that is what I did as I had the same concern as it appears all spring manufactures/sellers use the same part numbers. The Dayton Springs are manufactured in Harrisburg, PA - I spoke with Dayton Tech Support There is also a Dayton Factory Sticker / Label on...
  5. J

    Changing the rear springs on my M1031

    2 rear springs; 20 pieces, 4 brackets, 2 ORD SuperShackles, 4 ORD front hd shackles, 2 ORD Offset 1" Zero Rate Add a Leaves , Ubolt Reversal Kit; 4 u-bolts, the 2 plate and 6 rivets All sandblasted to bare metal and powder coated flat black cost was $400.00 Joseph
  6. J

    Changing the rear springs on my M1031

    Which brand of spring did you installed? Is the main spring a regular wrap eye or a reverse wrap eye? Would you recall the part number of the spring? Weight capacity? Thank You Joseph
  7. J

    Changing the rear springs on my M1031

    My plan is; Dayton (Made in USA) Front Springs 22-402HD 4 Leaves Full taper. Pack Thick - 1-15/16" , Spring Capacity at Pad 1,900 lbs Add the Dayton Tapered Extra Leave - 22-402XL This will add 500lb of captacy This will be a total of 5 leaves with 2,400lb total capacity per spring. Regards...
  8. J

    4 Hour Oil Change

    Sharecropper, a Puradyn Oil Filtration System? That is the one i know has a sight glass/tube. Regards Joseph
  9. J

    4 Hour Oil Change

    Sharecropper, Are you thinking about the "Oil REFINER" filter by Frantz? Also known as Toilet Paper Oil Filters See: http://www.toiletpaperoilfilter.com Regards Joseph
  10. J

    Changing the rear springs on my M1031

    No there is no overload spring, the overload spring that GM put on are the same that where used on DRW civilian trucks. The pack thickness is 4-3/8 inches for the 22-617HD springs I am installing them in a spring shop, have available tooling and material to manufacture u-bolts on site Joseph
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    Changing the rear springs on my M1031

    FWIW I am changing my rear spring on my 1986 M1031 Using Dayton Made in USA springs 22-617HD, (10 Leaves, 4,650 lbs capacity - my opinion it is always better to have more capacity. ORD Rear SuperShackles Direct replacement size. ORD greasable rear suspension bushings: greasable bolts with...
  12. J

    M1078 Harmonic Balancer and Fan Clutch

    Levelox, Consider contacting, Vibratech TVD web site is http://www.vibratechtvd.com they manfacature viscous dampers. Regards Joseph
  13. J

    Shocks, opinion, recomendiations or what are you using?

    I have a M1031, replacing shocks your opinions, recommendations and or what are you using? Thank You Joseph
  14. J

    need to get new alternator belt for passenger side alt what will work at autozone

    FWIW - I have a M1031 used the 15490, when I had to change this belt I use a 15485 last time; the 15485 is 1/2" smaller, is a litte tighter as adjusted for wear and stretch. I also use a belt tension gauge, have an older Borroughs gauge. Autozone has detailed instructions for...
  15. J

    Who has a 6.2NA with a serpentine belt conversion and the two alternator?

    Who has a 6.2NA with a serpentine belt conversion and the two alternator? Thank You Joseph
  16. J

    Replacing springs, quick question on main eye bolts

    FWIW - use the greasable bolt / greasable rear suspension bushings available from ORD they worth the time and money.
  17. J

    Passenger Side Generator one stud burnt through fuel return line!

    As in the title, anyone had the Passerger Side Generator burn/short through fuel return line. The stud with the red wire with white tracer and the rubber boot cover. Fortunately it did not start a fire. Hunted down a new line, waiting for delivery. Joseph
  18. J

    Changing the Harmonic Balancer Questions any advice or comment?

    Ken could you post a photo of the wahser you made? Thank You Joseph
  19. J

    Changing the Harmonic Balancer Questions any advice or comment?

    I am changing the Harmonic Balancer, ordered a Fluidampr, from reviewing posting it is best to also change the; Front Seal - Key - GM part number 106751 Bolt - I already order the M16 X 1.5 puller bolt. Anyone know off hand the GM part numbers for the front seal and the attaching bolt? I am...
  20. J

    Six Blade 20" Fan

    FWIW, consider also using a cooler addditive. There are several products on the market, the one I used is the Super Coolent brand by hy-per lub, manfactures product page at: http://www.hyperlube.com/c3/super-coolant-c8.html There are also other brands. Regards Joseph
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