Mitch, Thanks for your service. My son spent 9 mos there with the 1/6 last year got back in Nov. Running around the Helmund province somewhere around gasmir I believe. Take care over there and if theres anything you need give us a shout and we'll hook ya up.
I have never suggested you did. I used to own a super 10 and know their strenghts and weaknesses. I would buy another one if I really liked the truck and the price was right, but a regular 10 will usually have a lower geared first and reverse, and closer ratios between gears. It is too easy to accidently tear up a super 10. The rear box is a real weak spot on the super 10.
I was beginning to wonder if spec's had a role in some of your mechanical troubles. Since I have limited knowledge with how to spec a truck for hopper use (or any other use for that matter), I decided to keep quiet and read.