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Changing Deuce Tires

MDSA

Member
Big senior moment last week.

I had to put a new boot on the driver's side of the Deuce and couldn't get the left front tire lug nuts to turn, and I know I got them off by hand once before.

I'm embarrassed to admit it, but for all you newbies - I had forgotten the left side lugs of the Deuce turn backwards.

I don't think I'll forget again.

Brian
 

M1075

Active member
That is a very common mistake. At least you discovered it early on and were able to complete the mission! A good habit is to always look at the end of the studs. The usually have a "L" or "R". You can also look at the threads.
 

Big Mike's Motor Pool

Member
Supporting Vendor
when me and my brother tried to remove a wheel from a 2.5 ton axle for a mud truck, way back before i even had a deuce, we actually were able to snap a lug clean off by not turning the right way. big pipes make you strong like the incredible hulk hahaha :lol:
 

MDSA

Member
Deuce tires

Zippered boot. I didn't want to remove the brake assembly to do a solid boot.
 

maxpshop

New member
Quick question,

Do you remove the inner rear wheel struds in the same direction as the outer nut for each side?
 

emr

New member
a quick way to remember is always spin the nuts to the rear of the truck no matter what side ...Randy
 
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