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Thinking about getting a M275 have some questions.
Remember the M275 is a "Fifth Wheel" hauler. The standard Deuce is "Towing" a standard trailer. Totally different animals especially in handling. With my Old M1028 dually CUCV I've trailered a 27ft RV with a class 5 hitch and then later Towed a Fifth Wheel trailer over 35ft long with my in bed... -
Thinking about getting a M275 have some questions.
Nothing that some sand-blasting cannot fix ! If I had a large enough shop and more money I would love a project like this ! Totally dismantle the truck, even remove the old frame rivets and sand-blast everything ! Have all the frame pieces hot dipped galvanized and everything else powder coated... -
Thinking about getting a M275 have some questions.
My 1968 Loadstar has the same switch that lock-outs the front brakes. The whole reasoning behind it was that you could maintain control of the truck in an emergency braking situation with the front wheels still turning. They assumed the rear brakes where enough to stop the truck. They were right... -
Thinking about getting a M275 have some questions.
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Thinking about getting a M275 have some questions.
That kind of blows the wind out of the sails of those who think the deuce brakes are crap. I know the trailer brakes have a lot to do also but in an emergency your still left with the trucks brakes alone and that is taken into account by the engineers.