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Yep. You need to replace the inner tube and flap (or boot) on every tire change. Of course if it's only been a few thousand miles you can reuse the inner tube. Most people are unaware of how much heat is generated in a tube style tire. That is one of the several reasons manufacture's went away...

Your going to have some major expenses if you try and go with a three axle system to. Plus this is something that has never been done before, so there is going to be "Research and Development" expenses added on. Just saying, this could get extremely expensive really fast !

Remember the torque rods also attach to the differential housing. If you try and move the whole rear assembly your messing with the driveline angles now to. It is a real complicated thing to consider.

Constantly shifting the Hydra-Matic transmission is not good. Any automatic that is constantly going in and out of gear what mechanics call "hunting" is a bad thing. You need to check the throttle linkage and the governor for proper adjustment.

There are several reasons not to do this. One front end stability, ie" steering issues. You can get away with a bit of funny business on the front axle, but too much and your steering geometry goes out the window. Real hard to correct it. Second and possibly the strongest reason not to lift is...

Like I posted, go with the "dual brake" system the Air Force deuce's used. It is a true split system and has worked great for decades now. One "dual" master cylinder (just like modern trucks today) with two brake boosters. The boosters put out over 800 PSI . More then any brake wheel cylinder...

Total agreement here. I don't know why anyone would want to go to that much expense when the Air Force deuce dual brake system works great.

Then you run ! :grin:

There are several combinations of transmissions you can order from Allison. Many ordered a "drop box" which is a reduction unit with front and rear outputs optional. Basically a built in transfer case. They use Helical gear to gears in them so they need the "heavier" weight oils in them. They...

Here's a couple of pictures showing it's location and what it looks like.

I also want to take a moment and thank "cattlerepairman" personally for helping me find that rare TM 9-8623 manual. He went and made a copy of one that was up there in a Canadian museum. Thank you Martin ! I had been searching for that manual for almost ten years now. Really made my day to...

Yes ! That looks like the one, or near enough. Also there was a "Air/Hydraulic" unit that supplied hydraulic brake fluid to larger trailers that originally had hydraulic "surge brakes" . It was very expensive though. Like over $1000.00 .

I never said the military was the only ones who could use engine oil. I know Allison OK'ed the use of "Special" C-4 rated oils in "off-road" transmissions, those that used Helical gear to gear drives in them. The also allowed the use of C-4 oils in "Desert" conditions under extreme...

That looks really cool ! Do you know when their going to go back to Alaska ?

There was a kit several years ago that did just that. I cannot remember the companies name, though you might find it with Google.

I forgot to add, you should reconsider mounting your air governor to the firewall instead of the compressor. Most manufactures mount them to the firewall due to vibration troubles. The governors can get "upset" getting vibrated all day long and start to act up. Just my two cents worth.

How much faster does this compressor fill your tanks ? Are we talking twice as fast ? Looks great though ! If you decide to make and sell those adapters I will buy one from you ! I have three NOS compressors for the deuce, but I might just sell them off and buy one of these new "Haldex Tru...

Exactly what he said !!!! Your truck not starting will not matter if you burn it to the ground. A lot of people have a misconception about "metal" vehicle's not being able to burn down. Kind of like the crazy conspiracy theory of the "Twin Towers" not being able to burn due to the fact they...

I never heard of the "MVPA TMC19 Lincoln Highway Convoy" . Where was this at ? Looks like a desert area.

Thank you "glcaines" for this excellent information. We as a community need to spread accurate information about our vehicles if we are to continue as the "main" source of military vehicle knowledge. Also your practical information about converting your AT1545 back to the proper fluid and how it...