71DeuceAK
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Interesting, what is the definition of "Large" here...something like 54"?
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LSD? Pardon my ignorance, but what does that stand for?
Gravity as a recovery tool...AKA mudding on hills?
I knew there was a reason I liked this guy. I bought an M925A2 specifically to have self recovery ability (winch) and have some fun. I deliberately drove my 9 though deeper and deeper yuck until it was stuck. I did this so I know what it can and can't do now. Without that experience, I would be questioning everything I came upon. If you open and look at this pic, that is nearly 4' deep at the center axle. It was also fun having a 200' winch cable, and the nearest tree 190' away. Bought and installing same winch on rear this spring.There is no other way to find out what your truck can(and can't) do than to wheel it. There is no guarantee you will get un-stuck, but a winch and another truck will do wonders.
Yeah gimpy found out what the tipping point of a deuce is for everyone to see.I knew there was a reason I liked this guy. I bought an M925A2 specifically to have self recovery ability (winch) and have some fun. I deliberately drove my 9 though deeper and deeper yuck until it was stuck. I did this so I know what it can and can't do now. Without that experience, I would be questioning everything I came upon. If you open and look at this pic, that is nearly 4' deep at the center axle. It was also fun having a 200' winch cable, and the nearest tree 190' away. Bought and installing same winch on rear this spring.
... and I now have much more respect for small, slippery hill sides that look harmless.Yeah gimpy found out what the tipping point of a deuce is for everyone to see.
I hope at least you bought him beer and pizza. Sounds like he earned a steak dinner.If any of you know Wildchild467 over in the Deuce forum, he is a great guy to go off-roading with. After I was stuck above, he got out of his truck and payed out my winch cable to the tree, while I sat inside making engine noises with the heat on lo, eating a Honey Bun in my flip flops. Then once home, he power washed every inch of the truck, and then repainted it for me original 3 color camo. All while I did nothing or less. I'd recommend anybody to take him on your next off-roading adventure.
You need to limit water intrusion on your transmission and transfer case. However if you submerge the transfer case. Transmission or engine then there are other issues you better tend to first.OK, just curious, I know I'm reviving this thread, but how often does everyone NORMALLY change the fluids (transmission, differentials, etc), under "normal" conditions? I'm curious and thought I'd ask here since my thought is take mine I'm getting mudding in the real nasty stuff right before doing the fluid changes and other major maintenance/full servicing...how often, or after how many miles (I know sometimes time trumps miles) do you guys typically change all the fluids, repack all the bearings, and the like?