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Yesterday, 21:28

gringeltaube replied to a thread preventable rear suspension failure in The Deuce

Yes, some old grease... and then clean grease will soon follow. It doesn't take long; try it out... ;-)

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11-11-2018, 18:20

gringeltaube replied to a thread M108 deuce wrecker engine swap in The Deuce

It is doable... but then you need to use a (modified) gasser radiator. (This one has a rebuilt LDS427-2 under that hood)

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11-11-2018, 09:12

gringeltaube replied to a thread M108 deuce wrecker engine swap in The Deuce

Ditto. Same goes for the headlight brackets. Accordingly, the engine side covers are tapered towards the front, while the MFs are 10" tall, straight...

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11-10-2018, 21:13

gringeltaube replied to a thread preventable rear suspension failure in The Deuce

Agreed. Many ways to "skin the cat"... At least people should get to know that there is such spot, to put some grease in there. I have seen too...

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11-10-2018, 20:24

gringeltaube replied to a thread preventable rear suspension failure in The Deuce

This is my reasoning: 1) Since everything is slow motion in there we can actually completely fill (and keep filled-) the whole space, 100%. That...

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11-10-2018, 19:43

gringeltaube replied to a thread M1000 Trailer in Trailers

Well, that was an initial idea, yes... but then never prospered. Instead, this guy did stretch one of his M1000 about 10', with the plan to...

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11-10-2018, 15:45

gringeltaube replied to a thread M1000 Trailer in Trailers

I'm still wondering how any larger size (dually) tires would work well on that trailer, without them rubbing too much on the upper suspension arm and...

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11-10-2018, 09:37

gringeltaube replied to a thread preventable rear suspension failure in The Deuce

How could that happen? The seal as well as the retainer are installed on the tandem axle spindle, not pressed into the spring seat housing. There is...

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11-09-2018, 19:00

gringeltaube replied to a thread preventable rear suspension failure in The Deuce

Hey Rusty, please.... think - then post! Orren has it right. That seal that you say "would get blown out..." It is the very same seal as the inner...

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11-08-2018, 23:38

gringeltaube replied to a thread M1000 Trailer in Trailers

Hah... I guess you are referring to a certain 5th wheel plate and parts - which just today I heard, are still sitting on a very nice & clean M322...

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