Welcome to our virtual garage. I believe you will find a lot of good hands-on help around here.
We have a
special section in our Tech Tips just for Big Trucks (1.5-ton and up).
- Restoring the Big Trucks -- What to expect when tackling a medium duty truck -- By John Milliman
- Bed -- Hoist Background -- Restoring your bigger truck's dump bed? Here's some background info -- By 53moneypit
- Bed -- How I Built a Flat Bed (with utility box) -- Step-by-step with some help from Stovebolts R Us -- by Irwin Arnstein
- Bendix Multi-Vac Brake Booster Overhaul - Wonder what to do with your rugged-looking hydrovac? -- By Bob Burgoyne
- Firebolt - Restoring and Equipping -- For the fire probies among us, this should get you started.
- P-30 Diesel / Driveline Swap -- Diesel upgrades for your Big Bolt aren't as hard as you think -- by Grigg Mullen
- Rear axles (Two Speed) for larger trucks -- Caring for that special axle -- By Tony Pascarella
- Wheels and Tires for Advance Design Big Bolts -- Whooo! Lots of information and expanding -- By Grigg Mullen III
I think a lot of your questions about "armstrong steering," the 235, granny tranny, improving top speed, ... well, all your questions can be covered here. Be sure to hit
The Shops area in the forums. A different forum for each area: from engine to interiors.
Give it a go!
