An easy place to get the wheels is on the cucv trailers. They sell pretty cheap sometimes, have a great axle, and great hydraulic brakes. many have hummwv rims and tires, usually in like new condition.
I did a 6.5 build that had glow plug dents on the pistons. When I went to replace the rings, they were tight in the pistons. Had to replace the pistons. If your rings fit ok, you are probably ok, especially if you aren't adding a turbo.
I don't really know what I should do. Asking advice before I pull the trigger. The 6.2 looks like it's drop in ready. Been resealed, new glow plugs, and new fuel pump in military crate.
Ok. Getting ready to put a military 6.2 takeout with my 6.5 heads in my old truck. Wondering if I should use a thicker gasket to lower compression. My heads are the chinese new manufacture. I'm wondering if I should just use the 6.2 heads. I'll pm you as soon as I get it in my truck.