You guys probably already knew this but I didn't. My 93 Cummins D350 2WD DRW uses a 215 85 16 tire according to the doorjamb sticker rather than the 235 85 16's my 91 and 89 D250's used. I just noticed it when looking at the vehicle weights when looking for rear brake parts.
Apparently, the PO of my D350 didn't know either because he put a set of 235 85 16's on there right before I bought it. He sold Dodge trucks for years at one of the higher volume dealers back when these things were new, go figure.
I wondered why my mpg seemed so dismal, it's better now that I have the tires factored in.
Regarding rear helper springs, I'm planning on taking them off the truck once I figure out how best to approach doing that. The PO hauled horses and a horse trailer so he needed them, I can't go over a speed bump at 2mph without the rear of the truck going airborne so they are coming off. Any idea on what they are worth once removed? Anyone interested?
Any advice on removal? Otherwise, I'm going to soak everything down with ATF/Acetone, see if I can take the load off of the springs and have at it.
TIA
Joe