C5500 Mobile Command Family overlander
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Korey H
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As we’ve mostly been building it’s hardly been driven. Seemed ok on the way to the welder... really need some interstate time, maybe next week I’ll get a chance to go to the mechanic / diesel performance shop.
Of course love the appearance / elevation.
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Korey H
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Got a bit of highway time today running to the diesel Perfomance specialist.
Ran well, cruised well about 65-70 and hit 75 a few times.
I did experience some light shake at a couple of speeds, nothing compared to the former commercial tire / duals, overall comfy and quiet, pleased with the sound proofing work. Still need / hope to make the suspension a bit more plush.
Thinking I may add some centramatics and go from there. Open to suggestions / info.
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Korey H
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Well crap. I had assumed so but just looked and there are no weights. Hmmm.
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Hillbilly Heaven
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Instead of balancing with weights you might consider these.
www.centramatic.com
Wheel Balancers for many trucks, buses, trailers, and motorcycles from Centramatic
Centramatic is an industry leader in wheel balancing technology!
www.centramatic.com
Korey H
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Instead of balancing with weights you might consider these.
Wheel Balancers for many trucks, buses, trailers, and motorcycles from Centramatic
Centramatic is an industry leader in wheel balancing technology!
Turns out they put beads in them. Seems centramatics would essentially be more of the same.
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Hillbilly Heaven
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Your vibration at certain speeds if that speed is sustained long enough to settle the beads out.
Korey H
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They’re accordion. I’ve not yet installed the inner trims but initial reaction is that I like the functionality though feel like the trim restricts the overall window size.
Been super cold here in MO so not getting much done except research/ parts ordering.
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Korey H
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It’s an 07 with the LBZ and Alison with divorced transfer case. This weight is all new to me so learning along the way.
Primary mods are tuning and fuel pump / filtration. As I understand at this weight they’re actually tuned down from the factory and have significant potential up to 600 hp though you lose durability the higher you go. Off just memory I think it sits at about 360hp stock and through tuning and a couple light mods will go up 20-25% also tuning will allow the use of the sixth gear that they installed and didn’t use (weird).
Yep we like the Washington area a lot too. Rural ish town with all the amenities and small community feel.
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