Welcome,Justin! 51 ashton makes EXCELLENT SAFETY SENSE,in his topic. These trucks have only one reservoir for our brakes,(stock). if one wheel-cylinder,or flex-hose fails,the whole system fails. It's wise to do a complete parts re-placement/re-build. Just earlier tonight,I posted a thread in the "Big Bolts" forum,on how to adjust the steering-box.go to page 4,under the heading "1957 6400 with Heil 4-Yard Dump Bed". That will give you the two adjustment guides that will help make your truck MORE fun to drive,as well as safer! Now to your oil question...Again,jump on over to the "Big-Bolt" forum,under "Fluids For A Big Ole "Bolt".Good info.,there. One thing that I did to mine,was re-move the oil-pan,as well. I had about 2-1/2" of sludge built-up,causing freshly-changed oil to look like nasty oil in no time flat. I still need to do the same thing with the transmission,and rear pumpkin. I DON'T KNOW a thing about your wheel/tire question.I'm sure somebody'll be more than happy to jump in on that subject,but not in "The "Engine Bay".Maybe ask in "General Truck Talk"? Would love to see pic's of your "Baby".Glad that you have such a great reminder of your Grandfather. Good-Luck,and we're here-anytime!! Thanks for sharing!!
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