I agree. I ran 285s on all my stock trucks and it really helped put a longer "leg" under them, especially with a stock governor spring.

 

Yes I am pretty sure it a 75 as the middle #. 285/75R16s are offered in 10 ply E rated in a lot of popular make rubbers. They are my go to tire size for stock height 1st and 2nd gen 4x4 3/4 tons.

Helping to drop the RPMs a bit is a real added bonus in the low revving Cummins trucks.

 

Installed disk brakes on the rear....

 

From a kit?

 

Yes from Ruffstuf Specialties.. Had to remake the brake lines from the "T" on top of the axle to connect, and order custom parking brake cables which I am waiting for but the brackets, calipers, pads and flexible brake lines all came in the kit and installed fairly straightforward.

 

Finally hauled off last fall's calf crop. Spring floods have me behind on everything. Not sure what the combined weight is yet (new to me gooseneck trailer & will get the sales ticket later) but it was heavy, I'm guessing over 10K. Truck ran hot up the hills so I'll have to see what's up with that. I have a double deep trans pan but it doesn't help much sitting in the box it came in.

Oh, and thanks to a momma cow the truck has a new battle scar. 1,400lb cow tried to fit through the 1' gap between a gate post and my truck bed

 

Getting the new tires installed on my truck tonight. Went with the 285/75/16s that were recommended.

 

Got the new tires mounted and installed yesterday. As I was backing in the mechanic heard a clunking in the rear end. Thankfully it turns out my U-Joint needs replaced. So I am probably gonna take it back to them next week to install new one(s) as I doubt I'll get to it and im towing the camper next weekend.

 

Put plates and insurance on the truck for the first time in 11 years, Here goes nothing!

 

Nice work!

it feels really good, doesn't it?

 

It certainly does! It was weird to be driving it around today and kind of felt like it wasn't real for a little bit. I put around 50 miles on it with no issues and had a great time doing it!

 

First time on pavement in 13 years, Friday night. Then took it to a car show Saturday with my buddies 89 ford.

 

Nice getting to drive them after spending hours in the shop!

Looking forward to checking your truck out better at the show next month.

 

Very nice truck.

 

Towed my camper over the weekend, Truck did quite good considering stock pump/fuel. It did run warmer then I am used to typically seeing. It was creeping past the center section and toward the "H" during a few long climbs.