From: Bjorn Brandstedt (super_deuce@hotmail.com)
Date: Sun Jun 13 2004 - 04:22:04 PDT
Friends,
Following research for a future article in the Military Vehicles Magazine, I
have come up with a recipe that will reduce the front tire wear on the M35
6x6 trucks:
1) Remove interaxle propeller shaft (most important!)
2) Replace shocks and springs if they are originals.
3) Tighten front wheel bearings 1/8 turn on the adjusting ring (check for
abnormal heating after the first couple of test drives). This will reduce
camber and toe-in errors.
4) Adjust toe-in to 1/8 inch max.
5) Increase front tire pressure to 60 psi and lower rear (duals) tire
pressure to 40 psi (9.00-20 tires)
(Run on 60 psi on all tires if they are single 900's or 70 psi on all if
single 1100's)
This will also give you a turning radius, which is much closer to the ideal.
Keep the front drive flanges installed for 4x4 action when needed.
Your fuel milage will also improve.
Have a great day!
Bjorn
MVPA 19212
Meadows of Dan, Virginia
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