99 FL60 mutt/conversion/repower project build
Might as get this started, so all the related info isn't buried in the less see you trucks thread.. I'll be shifting throw that thread to cross post over here
Due to current ELD mandate of needing electronic logs in the truck by 12/17/17 for vehicles 2000 newer.. and by that time my current mule 07.5 LMM will be pushing 500,000 miles. Been on the fence for a while either to repower a 90s 3500HD or jump into a full on MD truck. On 11/7/16 I picked up a 99 fl60 extended cab, with a dt466 engine, Eaton 9sp transmission, 8/15k axles 3.73 gears, HYD brakes, air ride cab, seats and suspension.. 22.5 rims mismatched tires LP up front and 11r22.5 out back. Come to find out OEM was a 3116 cat, with a 6sp. One of the previous owners swapped a dt466 in.. including an international dash cluster.... Slid a cuttoff chassis on the truck...the dt466 looks natural in the frame, so I'm Wondering if the PO stuck the cab, hood, bumper, then slid the rear frame over a international frame... WB now is pushing 190".. I think the original is 150-160 range General end goal is something along the following Quote:
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Any reason not to stay with the 22.5" wheels? Would think tires would be easier to find. But I'm not a trucker, so I could be wrong. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
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Weight,
drops frame/truck 4-5" The GN pin height is maxed out about 38" vertically.. your avg 22.5 is 40-43" tall, trucks frame is 41".. lower the bags too much throws ujoints out and messes up ride quality 225 and 245/70/19.5 are extremely common with class 4/5/6 trucks. Ford 450/550, dodge 4500/5500 and the like chassis trucks, 50/50 on class 6 trucks 650/6500 While they make 245-255/70/22.5 which is mainly used on single/double drop trailer and like.. I have limited dedicated steer/drive tire options compared to 225/70/19.5 and 245/19.5 Another aspect is weight capacity of tire compared to what I'm running.. I have similar issue with the 19.5 and my LMM.. even at the lowest weight rating of 3600(dual)lbs I have 21000lbs of tires on a truck that rarely weighs more than. 13,000lbs, rear end skips like a Mg in bobtail fashion, any slick conditions increases chances of get squirrelly while empty Same principle applies with 22.5, 6 tires at 5-6000lbs a piece, 30-36k, on a truck that won't weight more than 23k. You can only let soon much air out to soften ride quality before you risks over heating the tire due to under inflation |
I have to admit I love the looks of 19.5's. Just never seen a set that lasted very long. Steer tires always get choppy and they ride pretty rough.
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In for this build!
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On my LMM, I get a year worth of use out of them 100-120k, unless a suspension part goes bad. considering I'm using a Regional/P&D tire for OTR/line haul use, I can't complain too much I don't think.
Thinking about trying a set of these.. talked to couple guys running them, extremely quite for an open block/shoulder tread http://www.hankooktire.com/us/trucks...kook-dh07.html |
On my LMM, I get a year worth of use out of them 100-120k, unless a suspension part goes bad. considering I'm using a Regional/P&D tire for OTR/line haul use, I can't complain too much I don't think.
Thinking about trying a set of these.. talked to couple guys running them, extremely quite for an open block/shoulder tread http://www.hankooktire.com/us/trucks...kook-dh07.html |
Ok, makes sense.
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I still can't get over the amount of steel he put in that 5th wheel mount. New tall stands would have been cheaper.
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All coming off and getting simplified..
the 2" receiver it crooked too lol New one will be 2.5" based |
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Pressure washed it.. went hunting for data plates..
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...g=eyJpIjoidCJ9 https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...1d&oe=58D4C2B5 Front axle 8k? https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...4a&oe=58C87CBF Rear axle.. Rockwell 15k? https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...c1&oe=588EF7B6 Following is cast on the 3rd member https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...5e&oe=58CADBB3 https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...9e&oe=58CA09C9 https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...b1&oe=5892E975 https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...c7&oe=588D8383 Transmission https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...88&oe=58929572 https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...7d&oe=5895A4D5 |
In for build :pop:
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This fell off last night.. heavy bastard..
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I bet, probably 2mpg right there lol
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Winning! LOL
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