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    53" tire seperation

    after looking at prices that may be where my chain budget stops.
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    53" tire seperation

    thanks for the answer. that helps a lot. i dont see me needing them but as sure as life goes on the day i plan a trip out of my state, ill be stuck somewhere because of bad weather. will they not fit because 16s will be to close together or a different reason? total noob with cold weather...
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    53" tire seperation

    quarkz i feel i should attempt to find some chains similar to the ones you have. where would i begin a search for them? also being said what would you feel a proper separation on the rear tires would be to run all 6 in chains. i have 15 years driving exp and 0 times i have drove on ice, being...
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    Radioactive Deuce?

    read this whole article. super excited about the gauges. waited till 2300 and went and checked. mine are black as midnight. i guess thats better but i think i will bring back the original look with some glow in the dark paint from home cheap-O. my truck was overhauled in 93. does anyone...
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    53" tire seperation

    those are some great photos. thanks for sharing. it looks as if those chains are made just for those tires.
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    53" tire seperation

    thanks for the replys fellas. i knew it was close but .75 inches seems to be nail biting close. do these tires expand under speed or do they not rotate fast enough ? seems any expansion from rotating mass would act as a horrible brake if they were ever to touch the other side. this is...
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    53" tire seperation

    looking at the 5 ton trucks that people have swapped 16-20s on and wonder how close to each other the tires on the rear actually are. the photos look as if there less than one inch apart. does anyone have an actual measurement? could chains be fitted or is it closer than clearance would...
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    5 ton spring pack ?

    called a vendor and they said the spring pack is 5 feet long and 7 inches tall for a 5 ton. can anyone verify this please
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    5 ton spring pack ?

    73m819 whats that part number? ill see if i can find specs off that
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    5 ton spring pack ?

    RedbeardTheZombieHunter the plan is to remove about half the springs. i doubt i will ever have 2.5 tons in the back of a truck with a deck height of aprox 68 inches. i have another idea done for the ride quality. i just need something that i can use to oppose the axles in an off camber...
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    5 ton spring pack ?

    73m819 thank you. even with a 3 inch spring i still have almost 3/8s inch left in the pocket to slide around. if it wont work i could have the local shop build me packs. or at least partials. whats the length on the first spring?
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    5 ton spring pack ?

    nothing? not even a partial answer?
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    5 ton spring pack ?

    have almost all the details worked out for my 16-20 conversion on my deuce. at first i was considering swapping the dog bones with that of a 5 ton for proper length. then i was told by multiple members that they are much larger. my brain thought how much larger could they be? well i went to...
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    Who sells front axle shafts??

    Yes sir you are. No cuts in line.
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    Who sells front axle shafts??

    steve sounds like you are my guy. i got a front that someone along the way decided to remove the front shafts for some reason or another. please pm me with a complete price shipped to business 85120 for both sides inner and outter
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    Who sells front axle shafts??

    tie6044 thanks for the link. i have been bummed for about a week now thinking i couldnt get the shafts anymore. i have been saving for a long time for the violator upgrade
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    Who sells front axle shafts??

    i was going to suggest randy ouverson at oemaxle.com but it seems his site is down. i dont know if he is still in business since i have no contact number for him.
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    original deuce colors

    I would say between members rides, mv shows and Google 80 percent of the deuces are green camo. The other combos I have seen are solid green or desert tan camo. My question: were any painted a different color factory? I don't know what color but would assume navy boat grey or a blue color...
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    cargo cover folding

    thanks fellas. i didnt realize there was different styles or i would have stated earlier that i have the one piece. Hole your way works well thanks for the tips
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    cargo cover folding

    is there a preferred or standard way to fold my cargo cover when its not in use? i have tried a few different variables on the folding but cannot seem to get it to any small size without the cover seeming like it will rip apart. thanks in advance Joe (with a giant mess of unfolded cargo cover)
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