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1600s are the big 53" tires that I wanted to run.

I wanted 1600s, and you can't fit them on a stock deuce without doing a lot of work to the rear suspension. Also, the biggest benefit is overall size - maneuverability is a good bit better being 3' shorter in length and shorter wheelbase. However, the rest of the value is in aesthetics - if...

I've been thinking about it. Besides the usual desire to do the work cleaner next time (I always intend to do perfectionist things like running all wires perfectly and nicely loomed but it never actually happens as clean), I don't know that I would do much differently. The engine is perfect...

oh man, that's an awesome question. Let me think on that for the night.

purely enjoyable. really has the power to get to whatever speed you need - no trying to wind out a gear to make sure you get to the right speed. just press harder and you'll get there no matter what gear. I know, I know... I haven't taken any more videos at all. I've been asked many many...

My local alternator/starter shop helped me find this company - not that there aren't others out there, but these guys are who I could find. They did a great job and a low price: I dealt with Rob at Hoosier Electric, 219-844-8389. He simply asked me to send him my stator and rotor and he would...

yeah, still none. I had tried to make it down to the FL rally but that got cancelled last minute and I could not change that fast and get up to Haspin. Would have been several in either of those events. Otherwise, I'm in the middle of another project with the little bit of time and have not...

I did not - I do not plan on towing any trailers equipped with air actuated brakes.

if you call OEM and talk with Randy he'll be the first to tell you not to run his disc brakes on a rig more than 5-6k lbs. Steve G has spent a serious amount of time researching and trialing his systems to make them suitable for medium duty applications.

Not only do I support this statement, I can back this statement - these brakes MAKE this truck a confident performer!!!!!

sorry, missed this one earlier. I used the PSC full hydro kit. Yes, it uses a steering valve and not a steering box, so there is no mechanical linkage. I believe that a thorough inspection of the steering system before each drive per day is critical to ensuring safety on the road with a full...

i am, too. I need a decent road trip to try and obtain some mileage numbers. Time seems to be in such demand, however... I'll be sure to look for opportunities.

no - haven't put effort into this. while i don't think it would/could be any worse than the MF in this application, i don't believe that this would be a practical pay-off benefit to justifying the expense in the swap.

have been to 80+ for a short stint; she'll do more but i'm not sure i want to go much faster.

Dang - I keep forgetting this. I'll try to remember to get some good close-ups of the brake booster this weekend. I may need a reminder, though...

anything in particular? helz yes......... i actually got an A3 tank that i'll be laying in the bed. if i didn't get that, i was just going to use a 10 gal tank from Northern Tool (or a 7 gal?). i just ordered a Prince valve: RD512EA5A4B1 - it's a motor spool valve. i had considered going...

thanks. been driving the truck quite a bit lately, basically as much as possible. i've been having some fuel system problems - i got a chit-ton of algae. so i've shocked the tank w/ enzymes and have been driving and changing filters a buch to run that crap out. filters were so clogged that the...

thanks. the visor was built by Jim (aka cavemantrucks on here) - he did the bob work, lift, and body/paint... well, he built the truck, i just did the repower. NV4500 (thread title). it made sense to use it: it's strong(er), reliable, shifts 1000 times better, and i already had one. nah...

thanks. for now, just repowering the winch to hydro. once successful, i may add another hydro winch for the rear if the electric doesn't seem to cut it. after that, it'll be the standard increase in power, increase in drivetrain strength, and then see what doesn't make the cut from there...

thanks - you guys are welcome any time. hopefully i'll have the winch done by then. [thumbzup]