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  1. Apr 3, 2026 #831
    AModelCat

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    Anybody happen to know at what weight a steer axle requires an assist cylinder or dual boxes? Really think this truck would look cool with 385's up front.
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2026 #832
    pushbroom

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    I have guys running 385s on a standard 12k axle.
    Twin boxes usually happen around 16-18k
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2026 #833
    Oxbow

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    We have 315s on our dump truck, and changes the look quite a bit without going overboard so much. I assume you are never going to actually need the weight capacity for what you are doing with it.
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2026 #834
    AModelCat

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    I may need it, haven't decided yet. It's getting a different steer axle anyways because I don't want to deal with the expense and time of doing kingpins and converting over to hub pilots.
     
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  7. Apr 4, 2026 #835
    34kw

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    The floors in mine were 1". I replaced with the same and finished with varnish both sides before I put them in.
     
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  8. Apr 4, 2026 #836
    AModelCat

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    I wish 20-something me made better notes when I ripped the floor out years ago.
     
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  9. Apr 6, 2026 #837
    34kw

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    I am curious about putting stud piloted 315 or 385's on a water truck. Are the wheels still available? My local dealer say I have to buy 22.5 hub piloted and have them machined out. I could just swap the hubs like I did on my other truck, but if I do any work for the USFS, I have to carry a spare that will fit all positions.
     
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  10. Apr 27, 2026 at 10:36 PM #838
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    Still picking away at it. Cleaning up and painting parts for now, have numerous other little things taking up time right now. Ordered up a bunch of solid aluminum rivets, pretty much just need a sheet of aluminum and it's bodywork time.
     
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