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My truck is in storage so I cannot get to the rims right now. The Canadian two piece rims are similar to the A3 rims and they are "flatter" than the stock steelies, so that moves the tire closer to the outside of the truck. The rim is also wider, so I am not certain it is less backspacing in the...

I get it why the turret hole is annoying, with the need to make it weather tight. However, it is a feature that really sets your truck apart from any look-alikes. It is definitely cool! I would not weld it up or permanently close it. I'd probably go on the hunt for a cab stiffener plate and a...

Where I live, the MTO ("DMV") is run by private contractors on behalf of the provincial (state) government. It totally depends on how the local office is being run whether the transaction is unremarkable or hair-pullingly frustrating. Interesting to see that this appears to be the case in most...

I have a cheapo 8ton press and it managed. Some came off with a good bang, though!

Rebuilding a tranny is a great no-stress winter project ;-)

#cattlerepairmanthebobbeddeucehater I have to say, with the tall wheels and tires..and the unicolour paint job...and with side boards and cargo cover hoops installed......it does look good. I hope it brings a lot of fun and joy!

You are making me jealous; my truck is still in winter hibernation.....can't wait to get her back. Mid April......

With radials and power steering, toe in should be close to zero. You might want to check that. I use the "pvc pipes slide into each other" method on the front and rear of the front tires.

If you have worked on cars before, it is easy to underestimate exactly how heavy the Deuce is in comparison. Axle stands are great but even on asphalt I recommend to use 6x6 cribbing (6x6 lumber cut into 2 ft or suitable length pieces) to either underlay the axle stands or build a support to the...

It would be nice if it was splined and removeable, alas, it isn't. One piece shaft. There is really no way around cutting and welding (preferable: cut and have it splined to fit a u-joint) if you want to replace the steering column/shaft. Here is a post that specifically deals with shortening...

Here is the definitive guide on unloading a Deuce ;-) Make sure you have a suitable tree.

Nothing says "I am so excited!" more than ordering parts even before the truck shows up at home! ;-) Glad you found one that appears to be a good one. Let's hope it turns out to be even better than expected!

Way back when, in a different life, I drove the MAN 8x8 in an older variant, V8 diesel with a ZF semi-automatic transmission. Man, that thing was an offroad beast. So easy to drive, full air lockers and power divider locks on all axles. Unstoppable. Palfinger knuckleboom behind the cab. Mind...

Do you want to bob it or run a single rear axle? One requires the frame to be cut, the other doesn't. Just curious.

@Rusty Stud Based on my own painful experience, I need to revert to what an engineer/heavy equipment tech always tells me when I marvel at fabrication and improvements and loudly think about what would be cool to do. He says "Do not build/engineer something that already exists and is readily...

All I can say is "wow". Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

@derpschitz Looks like a score! Quite the shakedown cruise as well. Ugly things would raise their heads on a long trip like that. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

@kendelrio What a journey! Thank you for sharing and tons of fun enjoying your pretty 5ton! Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

I feel we need a bookie.....taking bets on the first startup, anyone? ;-)

I have a w/w and that latch is more trouble than it is worth, IMHO. The clutch is highly unlikely to move on its own and the latch is a radiator killer if you ever forget about it when leaning the rad forward for removal. Operating the latch requires fingers in the space between grille and winch...