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Even if we could just fit the air actuated park brake assembly from a 939 truck onto a deuce, that would be a massive improvement. It might actually stop the truck in an emergency.

I wish there was an easy air brake conversion for the deuces. If there was, I would jump on it. The experimental XM- whatever it was 2.5 ton trucks had full air brakes and lockers, so obviously it can be done. Maybe someday the member here that bought that one a while back will post some pics...

These trucks are a 67 year old design, and you can still get nos American made airpacks. Yes they are getting quite pricey and harder to come by, but the Koreans are still using and making them too. When a replacement Korean airpack gets up to $1000, then I'll start considering other options. I...

Driven a CJ7 on one tons an 40" swamper boggers with hydroboost. I know it is a better system completely, my point was just that the factory brakes aren't that bad when maintained properly and when you upgrade to stainless braided flex hoses.

I agree. The old system isn't that bad if you keep up with the maintenance.