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It would be great if someone had a source and a parts number for these bushings.

@Aussie Bloke Yes, I do understand that traction comes from the tires interacting with the ground, ultimately. My question was intended to explore how much effect the larger/coarse treaded/heavier tires had by themselves (by grabbing the ground and not needing a locker) versus the locker...

I am still not happy with my adjust. The hinges slide sideways (towards driver and passenger side) but not forward and backwards. I used washers as shims to get the rear bottom door edge up. Maybe it is BFH adjusted?

Gringeltaube's hinge is post #4. He may be able to send you better drawings. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/bumperette-dump-hinge.45190/

I researched this a while back. The eBay kit is from a reputable seller out of Indiana that knows the trucks very well and also does installs. Very likely to do exactly what it says it would. Others on this site have fitted other hoists, both electric-hydraulic scissor hoists and PTO driven...

I can tell you that for the attachment screws, stainless hex bolts work just fine. There is sufficient clearance even without the heads being countersunk. I learned that when I had to mangle my original screws (what a stupid design choice) during door removal.

For reference, at 27:04 is the landing after the jump. Not surprisingly, the front suspension bottoms out. I bet this is harder on the driver than on the truck. If that happens on a hard surface, the driver might need a chiropractor and dental work. Score: Deuce 1, Redneck 0.

@92ramaro How did you find pulling the fully loaded dump trailer with the empty Deuce on slushy roads? I suppose you have working trailer brakes; otherwise I think you'd need to take it really slow.

These trucks are tough. I am sure the trucks that went to the Aberdeen proving grounds endured even more, all the way to the breaking point. At least this video did not have it as its stated, ultimate goal to destroy the truck. There are design features that are working in the Deuce's favour...

What a Jeep aspires to be one day! Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

I have a soft top on the truck and a factory hard top still in the crate. I like running open on beautiful summer days and don't drive in the winter. If the Deuce saw winter service, the hardtop would be on it! I actually have no explanation for owning a hardtop at all. Sent from my SM-G950W...

The angry whistle, followed by a satisfying "CRACK" is oddly comforting!

Your truck moves quite well with the lockers in the rear. It seems to make a difference. I would not trust my open diff truck to follow you! How much traction comes from the lockers vs. the big tires?

That reminds me...I have such an International steering box as mentioned above on the shelf, if someone needs it.

Yes likely, but it can run like that for a looong time - as long as there is no oil entering the coolant. You ought to have bought yourself sufficient time to collect the info, tools and supplies to eventually do the head gasket(s). How loose/inconsistent were the head nuts?

Dipstick goes where it is on the LDT. Self-evident when you compare. Simple.

I'd agree. Provided you can safely move and handle the 1600 lbs engine. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

Off the top of my head: Rotate oil pan Switch oil pickup from LDT into LDS to fit rotated oil pan (it's very simple; just switch the pickup tubes over...easy when you see it; I had an issue with a pickup tube I did not understand; don't block off any oil pump openings is the lesson learned)...

Great time to set valve clearances as well! You made me smile when you mentioned "engine reseal"...doing the head gaskets is one thing and I admire the "disciplined" people that can do just that and button everything back up. I am so in danger of falling into the "while I am in there and have...