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The local Mac's Hardware stores have small stacks of surplus HUMVEE cushions for literally a couple bucks apiece. They are mostly OD, some are tan, but they are all authentic MV parts :-D. Thought they'd be suitable for backrests or misc. uses.

:roll:....the reason an open diff spins the tires opposite directions is because of the spider gears and the side gears - neither of which a Detroit has. A Detroit is in essence a slip-clutch - it is either engaged, or it is disengaged. Please explain how splined surfaces, engaged or...

I have not seen a locker that will spin the other tire the opposite direction. I don't doubt that some loose limited slip diffs (Trac-Lok or Powr-Lok for example) will, since they still have spider gears and side gears in the case. But a Detroit? I frankly don't see how it would be possible. Can...

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Nice work! I love the sound of that motor, and have a weakness for the M135/211 series of trucks. Thanks for the videos!

Sorry, I can't answer your question, but instead I will ask one......is that an un-molested deuce bed? I love the proportions, esp. when I visualize a set of 14.00 or 16.00-20s. Reminds me of Rizzo's 5-ton cargo, but somehow looks shorter.

Here is the affordable version. These mini trucks run, what, $4-5K? and roughly the same $ for ATV tracks - I'd love to do some coyote hunting with one of these.

BTW, the reason I originally clicked on this thread is 'cause I thought someone had actually come up with a practical use for my truck (even though it isn't technically a Deuce) Oh well, I'll think of something......

Regret?? Are you kidding me? I only regret that I don't have a shop big enough to work on mine close to home. As far as practical uses, they are perfect for: -hauling out grass clippings -checking the mail -hauling sandbags during natural disasters - speaking of disasters, it would be time...

Dang....I was hoping you wouldn't bring up trannies...I really don't want to pick on you or GM.......but here goes........the t-cases are the same in either brand, so we can discount them. The TH400, yes, is a solid trans - but the builders tell me that the bands are similar in size to a C-4 -...

I like the GM IFS ground clearance-wise. It's just too bad the carrier won't hold up to any real use with real tires. Just imagine if they could get it to hold up, and then if someone built a lift that didn't drop everything, but instead increased height and travel at the control arms, and...

Agreed on the 14-bolt. That is a great axle. And I will agree with the appeal of the '73-'87 GM trucks - everything is available, and most of it is cheap. AND it's a clean, attractive body style. My argument about axles will hold up across the board, in every weight class available. The...

Actually, the TTB lifts are expensive by my standards, too - but about 1/3 the price of a GM IFS. I am comparing apples to apples - same year vehicle. As far as axle strength, it didn't start in '91. GM has had the weakest axles since the introduction of the 10-bolt in, what, '77? Ford tried...

Yes, read the post above yours...

Couple additional things - seems like many older 4x4s, regardless of manufacturer, don't always disengage from 4WD immediately after shifting. If you are moving forward with even the slightest load on the drivetrain, the t-case will generally remain engaged until you let off and coast - if you...

Oops....yeah, that's a good point, and important. The banjo-type front axles are plenty strong, but would need the original t-case since the front axle's input is run "backwards".

I think the hardest part is the front axles' width - people generally toss out the long side shaft, and cut the housing down to allow using short-side shafts on both sides. That will get the width close to matching the rear, and more proportionally correct for a pickup. Of course that means...

Yep, but I think that's the reason they ride decent - that continuous strip contacting the road instead of individual lugs one after another. I see those tires new on the racks even to this day in the old-school Cenex/Farmers Unions around here - although they are generally the one-ton...

Oh, boy..............IFS does not equal crap in a HUMVEE...try to achieve ground clearance like that with a straight axle. Your buddy's '92 Bronco is expensive to lift???:roll: Check the price of a lift for a '92 GM ANYTHING, before you make such a ridiculous and ignorant comment. At least...

If you are going to build a M1009 clone, I have a data plate (the shipping one with all the external dimensions on it) for one that could help complete the illusion......:-D