Dirt Daily, M715 wheel problems

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This is the 1968 Jeep M715 we built on episode 108 of Dirt Every Day. Its a really cool truck but has some wheel issues. What is the best fix? On this episode Fred swaps a tire and discusses the dilemma.
Tires by Cokertire.com
Jack by proeagle.com
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@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know you finally started your own channel !!! I'm here now !!

@maughan6957 Жыл бұрын

My dad's friend had a truck like that and I loved it. Been saving and looking for one ever since

@jerome4995 2 жыл бұрын

your comment while jacking the rig, not a lot of flex to worry about while lifting. I use a ratchet strap and sling the axle to the frame before lifting on the frame, this is also handy when stuck so you are not having to lift 18" of droop before the wheel lifts. sheers and love watching all your various content.

@daninthedirt9449 3 жыл бұрын

My 1964 Dodge W300 military truck had those axles and wheels. I swapped them for GM 1 tons. I also swapped in a 4bt Cummins GM Nv4500 and NP202 Tcase.

@travisfimple8587 3 жыл бұрын

I put re-centered Humvee wheels on mine. Work great and I get to keep the cool old axles. And used govt tires are relatively cheap.

@ArtByKarenEHaley 3 жыл бұрын

International used the same wheels pattern until 1968, they were split rims however. Stockton wheels does make custom modern 6x7.25 wheels as well.

@cb550rider 2 жыл бұрын

It took me 6 months to get a set of wheels out of Stockton Wheels. I couldn't tell you how many times I called how many times I was lied to. I was young I was in my early twenties they kept telling me they couldn't get material blah blah blah. I got a different excuse from a different person. Finally I wised up I started documenting each call each lie that was given to me the name of the person the date. As soon as I told them I was about to file fraud charges against them my wheels showed up within 2 weeks. That's what happens when you're required to pay people up front for a set of wheels before they even start building them. I'm not going to say they weren't nice when they showed up to my house all powder coated and shiny but that was a lot of headache just to get a set of solid steel offset wheels for a old Toyota

@mainelywoodstone7968 3 жыл бұрын

It's really important to semi inflate the tube and then place the tire flap in. Other wise you will pinch the tube almost every time

@northtexasmayhem7893 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you making these videos for us!

@davidlizhiao 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the update. I love this truck!

@Cactusruss1 3 жыл бұрын

Seen you do some amazing thing Fred. Looking forward to what you decide for this one. It looks cool and I'm sure you can make it Cooler.

@rupert14rupert14 3 жыл бұрын

Start a real "readers adventure" like the ultate adventure used to be. You can do overlanding, rock crawling, etc. Change the venue each year. You ARE the man, been watching you and Rick since the old fredurai. Subscribed!!!

@americanthundergod9749 3 жыл бұрын

So hey Fred, was the pink Sasquatch your idea?

@daleanderson7629 3 жыл бұрын

glad to find your channel dude. motortrend cancelled us but this means i won't miss out on all your antics.

@MrTheSmidget 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought an m715! great timing!!

@danbrown4205 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to see Dirt Daily! The Extras was such a good extension to DED it was sad to see it end.

@arcdestriumph586 2 жыл бұрын

I had a bicycle with a hidden burr inside the wheel.. popped tubes on the regular. I spent too much money trying band aids of thicker liner, heavier duty tube. I finally spent a good 45 minutes blueprinting faults on the inside of the rim.. marked them w sharpie. I put a ultra thin layer of JB Weld over the burrs. No more problems.

@joedominguez9052 3 жыл бұрын

About time for u to have a Chanel!

@georgeborders9686 3 жыл бұрын

Fred thanks for doing these! I miss the DED extras!

@robertforget6369 3 жыл бұрын

wow Fred that is the jack need very cool keep safe

@welndmn 3 жыл бұрын

You’re a smart fella, why not just cut the center out of those wheels and weld in in a modern wheel hoop? Then you can buy boggers for it.

@jjtt7408 3 жыл бұрын

BINGO

@1962mrmongoman 3 жыл бұрын

EASY peasy

@brandonwhorley674 3 жыл бұрын

I've got one of these. I'm subbing. I'd like to see it as an over lander that can rock craw

@tonnyzurita326 3 жыл бұрын

More videos of m715

@glenncourtney4876 3 жыл бұрын

I have some M715s along with some other older trucks, it's hard finding tire guys now that can do tube type tires well.

@mikewhitman745 3 жыл бұрын

I had issues with tube recently also on my 715. Bought 10 to get 5 that would hold. First ones put on professionally, all went flat within 2 weeks. I charged out the set and have been fine since then. No idea why, got a different brand the second time and everything is good. Marsh racing will also make rims to fit I believe.

@willwatson3614 3 жыл бұрын

Need the Tubes and Boots for Radial Tires. Just like we use on the old WDX Dodge Power Wagons.

@kstricl 3 жыл бұрын

Others have mentioned cutting out the centers and welding them into another rim - I know an old machinist that used to do this with charger rims. I'm certain there's a DED host that could do this. I would definitely do the axle swap myself though if I were going to use the truck frequently, or take it on the highway.

@SpeedandChromeTV 3 жыл бұрын

Great truck.

@Brimstone667 10 ай бұрын

just picked up a m715 with a holmes 400 myself an havin the same tire issue as well an no shops around here will even touch it for puttin on new tires

@eddiehamele5459 3 жыл бұрын

just found your KZfaq channel and subed before even watching the video

@jpxblitzkrieg 3 жыл бұрын

Maneiro, nos inspire 🤙🏾

@berryreading4809 3 жыл бұрын

Good thinking with the KZfaq channel Fred 👍 spring over chevy spring swap with some newer 8 lug axles with discs... for a good KZfaq side project 😉

@parkers_projects_ 3 жыл бұрын

I have one of these trucks and wheel and tire options are ROUGH Trailworthy Fab, and Stockton wheel make custom wheels for em. I don’t have the ability or money to do an axle swap but you definitely should do an episode on an axle swap for it!

@richardbryant7165 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue with my Dodge M-37. I want to do a axle swap for more wheel options and better gears and axle shafts. It would be nice if I could drive it more reliably on easier to find tires hand get the benefit of better brakes as well.

@AllSpeed 3 жыл бұрын

now to make the Astro van a hardcore rock crawler, right? :)

@A7toninWY 2 жыл бұрын

My tires are not stock, stock height, but 12 inches wide, new tube and liners stock rims...nock on wood, never had an issue to date. It has been almost 5 years now. I did do it myself, no shop near me wanted to touch split rims, even the "safety" kind like these. It was a real pain to squeeze it all together.

@tortugaspeedshop7484 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue with my 1982 Toyota hilux that also had split rims and that were super heavy…. I just reuse the old center plate and put a newer one peace outer rime on it and saved 8 kg or wheel … 36 kg in all

@northmanlogging2769 Жыл бұрын

I think the problem is 2 fold 1 being a janky design, but 2 them wheels are meant to run 90-110 psi or there abouts, so for offroad use I imagine you air down quite a bit, allowing everything to move and rub. So, best option is probably have custom alcoa's made, or swap axles to a more common 8 lug or the ubiquitous larger 6 lug pattern

@harvestblades 3 жыл бұрын

Love me some M715.

@derrickdennis6383 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Fred before you go to all the trouble of swapping the axles maybe give Detroit steel Wheels a call I bet they could set you up with some wheels that will work

@jasonblanchard8943 3 жыл бұрын

I voted for Astro Van/Rock Crawler, and still want to see that, haha, it would be hilarious

@samuelhansen516 3 жыл бұрын

could you switch out from the knuckles out to get a more modern lug pattern? I did this to the dana 44 that I'm putting under my jeep and it worked well.

@vintagetintrader1062 3 жыл бұрын

Hope,your other MTOD presenters go onboard with these type of updates.

@kevindavis3456 2 жыл бұрын

More videos of this beast

@johnburgett5040 3 жыл бұрын

Could you cutoff the closed knuckle hubs and weld new C's in place? For the rear maybe cutoff the old spindle and weld a modern version in place like one from a Ford or Dodge Dana 70 srw?

@jbcowherder6210 3 жыл бұрын

what if you gave the wheels one more try, coat the inside of them where the tube rides with the rubber "flex seal" stuff? it would smooth out the sharp corners and seal the rim

@78heloman 3 жыл бұрын

That is a cool truck. If you stick with the axle maybe some 24 series power wagon wheels from Stockton wheel? They should be able to put any center on it for relatively cheap. Or it wouldn’t be too hard to make a set like them out of some junk steel wheels.

@stephendee7839 3 жыл бұрын

Or get some chevy 16" aluminum truck rims and have a shop modify them to work with your hubs. Should be pretty cheap compared with custom rims or specialty rims.

@johnvineyard67 3 жыл бұрын

you did this vid just you....was good... wana see more on this truck....

@nferraro222 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a D60 with a tracta-joint. Look around for IH truck rims from late fifties/early sixties - same axle, but can't remember if they use a weird, gigantic 5 lug or 6 lug pattern. Housings will take some tremendous abuse - the tracta-joints won't.

@shannonschneider8413 2 жыл бұрын

Cut the centres of those wheels and find the right diameter tubeless wheels,Dayton tubeless rims in a 16 inch diameter or greater diameter will be any easy mod than changing out the front and rear axle assemblies,unless the parts for said axles( breakshoes,drums,bearings etc) are not easily available,have a great day from australia

@GustavLindstroem 3 жыл бұрын

Damnit. Really sucks that Motor Trend has stopped working in Europe... I miss getting my daily dose of dirt every day, roadkill and all the other shows 😥

@rocksnrally5530 3 жыл бұрын

You could cut the barrel off the center piece and weld on a regular steely. if you are patient enough it might actually be balanced

@4x2WagonFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it stock as much as possible. Flex Seal the inside of the wheel 🤣 I wonder if that would help?

@yellowk20 3 жыл бұрын

Stockton Wheel used to sell one piece wheels for the M715’s

@allenctracy6511 2 жыл бұрын

What size engine is in this. Just as you were talking about it you started with the impact. I did get the Chevy straight 6 but 292 or 250? And what do you think of this set up. I'm considering going that route and did you keep the transmission set up.

@FJ80Coop 3 жыл бұрын

Bart wheels will build you a set of wheels in any size,offset,lug pattern and with internal beads to keep the tires in place for a fairly reasonable price...

@johnh8917 3 жыл бұрын

You need to promote this channel!

@JOHN-fx3xo 3 жыл бұрын

The “flex seal” people say it can fix your wheel leak problem.

@charlesledlow4267 3 жыл бұрын

Try the wheels off of the Isuzu NPR that you turned into a 4x4.

@3535gt 3 жыл бұрын

Quick question not related to this truck. What happened to the super Dirty? The F-350 built for ultimate adventure? Is there somewhere we can go to see how it faired after all that? It had some cool modifications but what was the long term

@johnwinston7281 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of bady power !

@watrousmark401 3 жыл бұрын

Braze the seam, grind smooth, powder coat inside and out. Then your tubes will last.

@arcdestriumph586 2 жыл бұрын

Right.. there are burrs or seams or deformations in there somewhere causing the pops. Find them, grind them or cover them w epoxy, bondo, etc. Rattle can Filler/Primer if you don't want the expense of a powder coat.

@MinecraftMgalekgolo 2 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about grinding the inside of the tire smooth? I'm running tubes on my m715 with 325/85R16s and radial tubes along with brand new flaps.

@juicebeast 3 жыл бұрын

Have you considered going up a tube size so it can move without stretching to much

@xmo552 3 жыл бұрын

That jack... I need one of them thar things. What's the weight capacity on that unit?

@PaulKaiser42 3 жыл бұрын

What axles did your old m715 have under it…the truck you took surfing??

@jordanbecker5200 3 жыл бұрын

Idahomotorpool might have your one piece rim but they might be with tires

@LukeEdward 3 жыл бұрын

Why would a custom adaptor not be an option? If its hub/lug pattern diameter, would not thinking out of the box to adapt to Nissan cabover, Hino, Sprinter, or even medium duty truck diameter wheels be an option?

@milcommguy5927 3 жыл бұрын

There is a company Stockton wheel I think they make m715 one piece wheels

@MrJeep75 3 жыл бұрын

What's your problem with your tires your are doing something wrong running to low of air pressure, I been running mine for years with 40psi with no problems at all

@larrydunlop378 3 жыл бұрын

Ya, Not sure what the problem is. Have power wagons with those style tube rims that dont loose any air for literally years....

@brucejames3055 3 жыл бұрын

VINTAGE POWER WAGON HAS A 17' wheel for m37 bolt pattern

@FJ80Coop 3 жыл бұрын

Dismount,blast wheels,powdercoat and add new tubes and tar type bead sealer and slime inside of the tubes... Adapt disc brakes by mching out center of discs,fabbing caliper mounts,new hoses and a split master cylinder,voila... No big bucks spent and tires that hold air,wheels that look newband disc brakes up front...

@liftedburblife 3 жыл бұрын

Some crane 14 bolts would be awesome under it .

@dk832002 3 жыл бұрын

Grummin bread trucks use that bolt pattern I believe

@bobbaldwin9267 3 жыл бұрын

Would you call that a split rim?

@nickthompson9697 3 жыл бұрын

I might just seal the rim with rtv and bead sealer.

@blkcoupequattro 3 жыл бұрын

Give Stockton Wheel a call they can make those rims standard tubeless...

@davidlong3247 3 жыл бұрын

I am one of your first subscribers! I never win! This great!

@flyingpeter 3 жыл бұрын

i always wanted an old jeep gladiator or one of these, but man, they are expensive, cummins swap it

@louis_costa 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, "m715 wheel problems"..... i can relate...

@wbball15 3 жыл бұрын

I'd go the way 'Itchyoldfart' went when building his dodge m37

@johnrichardson4327 3 жыл бұрын

I think new wheels is the way to go

@seannichols5623 3 жыл бұрын

Give Stockton Wheel a call and have them make you some new tubeless wheels with the right bolt pattern.

@cb550rider 2 жыл бұрын

I guess everyone's had a better experience with Stockton wheel than I had.

@awpgaming7505 3 жыл бұрын

You look like Brent from pfi had a baby with JH diesel lol

@ronaldcalderone3767 Жыл бұрын

If I was a two foot tall person I might watch your video

@craigbowley6783 Жыл бұрын

Why not some gears that would let you pass 40 mph?

@ryanroberts1104 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...air tools...so quaint.

@brendaberrones2504 3 жыл бұрын

Hey fred what's up with the long hair you trying to recapture your skateboard days !!!🤣🤣🤣👍

@Treepole 3 жыл бұрын

Long Hairs Rule

@bracs4 3 жыл бұрын

Recenter Humvee wheels

@cmora316 3 жыл бұрын

what about a custom adaptor! say .... 2'' thick! just a thought!

@aliassmithandjones9453 2 жыл бұрын

if it's a truck you're gonna keep do the axle upgrade. If not leave as-is

@HorsepowerHeadquarters454 3 жыл бұрын

Dana 70 front

@jameshall4385 3 жыл бұрын

Why don’t you just weld up the split rims

@mr.gutwrench 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't be able to work a tubeless tire or any tire over the edge of the rim. Doesn't have the deep groove for the bead to go in while you "work" the opposite side of tire on.

@69mag Жыл бұрын

@@mr.gutwrench "deep groove" = drop center