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A pin welder and a slide hammer might do it. But if the front of the bed has been beat out as far as you say it has then the metal will need to be shrunk. A technique I never mastered. Otherwise, it will never go back into shape correctly.

The secret to removing the ctis ring is?

It is nylon dot air brake line. They used push lock fittings on the a3. The threads in the tee are standard npt threads though. I can't remember if a standard pipe plug would work or if it needs a flare plug. Either should be easy to find at your favorite auto parts store or hardware store.

Hub is the same. Just put a plug in it where the ctis line goes in and be sure to put new races in.

Duh, sorry had my head in the sand there. Just put a ball valve on the supply line from the air tanks. If you can't get a push lock ball valve get 2 push lock to male thread fittings and a threaded ball valve.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but the wheel valves are supposed to hold air even if the system is disconnected. The way the system deflates the tires is the solenoid sends pulses of air causing the valves to open and close slowly deflating the tires. If you disconnect the ctis nothing should...

If your wheel valves are working correctly it should be fine.

Well I would think if the plunger itself was leaking then I would either never get it started or it would run like crap. I do NOT have to use starting fluid to crank it and it runs like a top once started. But, I could be wrong. The o-rings are a cheap thing to replace so I'll start there and...

You can put diff locks in them. You have a choice between air lockers and Detroit style lockers. The air lockers are like the air shift transfer case. Flip a switch and they are on or off. The Detroit style are spring loaded. They lock when under power and unlock when coasting. Air...

That strongly depends on who you ask.

Thanks. That is exactly the information I needed. I don't know which of the 3 o-rings is leaking so I'm just going to replace all 3 and be done with it. I know my HH is fine since once I get it started it runs fine. Then if I kill the truck and don't wait more than about 15 min it fires up...

A thorough brake inspection is something all deuce owners should do periodically. At the same time this gives you a good opportunity to check the wheels bearings and regrease them as needed. The air pak isn't nearly as mysterious as people assume. Most folks (non MV owners) confuse it with...

Ya I hear you there. A buddy of mine has some a3 ctis parts and axle parts but no front spindles. Crap like what your going through is exactly why I DON'T like the a3.

If it stops good then it is more than likely working fine. Trust me, if it wasn't you would know. If you are really wanting to be able to lock them up you should check the adjustment of the shoes.

If the new owner doesn't care about ctis you can switch to a2 spindles and bearings. If they do then try: Red River truck parts in Texarkana TX. Army Surplus of Dodge City KS. Memphis equipment. TNJ Murray. Eastern Surplus. Remember to call these places. Some of those don't sell parts right...

I forgot to mention all of the ctis crap is welded or soldered onto the spindle itself. So if you get everything off simply unbolt the spindle from the knuckle and all you will need extra is a new pair of spindles.

If you get a new pair of spindles and you have bearings, hub, and drums from a rear axle that should cover most bases. You will also need to replace the o-rings in there for the ctis. But those should be changed anyways.

Man that looks bad. I guess you could get a punch and a BFH and hit that race side to side and see if you can break it loose. Then just stick the puller on. The seal retainer and the u-joint should keep the axle from moving backwards.

Reinforced DOT air brake line? I believe it is available in 1/2".

I believe john at TNJ Murray has a couple of a3's he's parting out. Might try and give him a call. I'm trying to think of how you could put a puller on it but there's not much inside that hub to brace the puller on.