Recent content by dieck

Hmmm. I looked over the coupling nuts at the local HW store. The threads didn't fit. I wonder if the threads are just mangled. I assumed it was some gold plated military non-standard connector.

Hi All, I've had my deuce for about a week and am working my way through all the systems. I've found several air leaks I would like to resolve. It looks like most are around the "coupling nuts" referenced in the attached image from the service manual. I will probably need to replace some air...

Looks sharp!

I would love to see some pics of the deuce crammed in a 7 foot garage door. I've been contemplating the same. :grd:

What is this beast? I'm not familiar with it.

Bob one and get a 5-6 ton 4x4. That's exactly what you NEED!

What do they look like and how much $$?

Based on experience with past (non-MV) 4x4.... If the truck is to be used primarily offroad detroit in back and ARB in front works well. If the truck is used regularly on road, the detroit even in the rear will be noisier and be engaged if accelerating into a turn which does happen often on...

Air lockers are open diffs when not engaged so drive same as stock when unlocked.

I'm interested to hear about experiences of bobber owners that have have installed a locker. It seems like a lot of what keeps a stock deuce moving is all the rubber on the ground. With one less axle it seems like a locker would almost be mandatory for sticky offroad situations. Any vids of...

Marti, That sounds like what I was thinking. Any chance you have a picture of your setup?

Just thinking about the challenges of one man winching which I know is not recommended. Could you mount a convex mirror on the front bumper so you could watch the winch operation from the driver's seat and clutch in if something started going sideways?

Can the average shade tree mechanic install this kit? How many are out there now? How much acceleration is lost?

Now that is cool! Detailed writeup anywhere?

I don't think I'm taking mine offroad without a winch or a buddy... That looks gnarly...