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There is so little caster angle on a Deuce that getting it to go straight while holding on to the wheel is sometimes a challenge, much less while towing it! And if the toe is out too, you're hosed! I think you've got to tie off the steering wheel while flat towing. If you ever watch a tow truck...

Howdy All, I've uploaded a page giving various measurements for bobbing a deuce. Will you guys look it over; to make sure it make sense to those who haven't bobbed one and there aren't any glaring errors! How Much Do I Cut Off? Thanks,

Of the four axels that I've flipped the hubs on, only one had safety wired drum bolts. The other three had "normal" bolts, not drilled for safety wire, they had lock washers instead. Picture #11 shows the drum bolts before disassembly, and no safety wire.

Yep! Picture #14 shows the inner bearing on the axle tube, the seal is right behind the bearing. Just pull the bearing off the tube to get to the seal.

Great idea! It's been added!

I drive my bobbed truck everyday, but I am nuts.....

Here's the 24v relay I used to operate 12v trailer lights. 24V 20 AMP 5 PIN RELAY REPLACE BOSCH. 0 332 209 203 : eBay Motors (item 140296447207 end time May-16-10 12:27:40 PDT) It's a standard automotive relay, "water resistant" but not water proof. Water proof ones are hard to find. You can...

If you want to see the steps involved in flipping hubs; I flipped the hubs on a truck yesterday and finished-up the "How To: Hub Flip" page on my website: Hub Flip Enjoy!

I built the bobbed truck with the G177 tires to sell, so I never checked the fuel mileage. Stock 9.00x20's are about 517 revs per mile, so 56 mph at 2600 RPM. G177's are 478 revs per mile, so 61 mph at 2600. 395's are 448 revs per mile, so 66 mph at 2600.

I was concerned about the 395's speed rating too. Because of that, I put G177's on the last bobbed deuce I built. But then someone posted a copy of Michelin's "Special Application Approval" document. This document states that the 395's are acceptable to use up to 70mph when inflated to a lower...

Very nice fabrication!

Thanks for all the kind words! Sometimes being "wound too tight" can be pretty satisfying! I started work on a new one last week, I'll put up some pictures when it starts to look like something.

Steve, As far as sources, I like to surf E-Bay. You can find a variety of products in all price ranges, that you can do further research on. Convert anything you can to 24 volt instead of trying to drive it with 12 volt. You probably can replace your 12 volt bed and plow light bulbs with 24...

I've been itching to do one too. I can't wait to see yours!

According to Michelin's documentation the 395's and 15.5's should be pretty much identical as far as changes in acceleration and braking. XML 395's have a diameter of 46.7, an overall width of 15.4 and designed for a 10" rim. XL 15.5's have a diameter of 46.6, an overall width of 15.5 and...

Here's a picture of a bobbed deuce with 11.00R20 Goodyear G177's. The G177's are designed for 7" to 8" wheels, so the standard deuce rims are the correct size. All that being said, I do think the Michelin's look better.... more aggressive.

M35A2 WOW (multifuel non-turbo) SN# 04C90570032528488 Reg# Unkown NSN# 23200771616 Bumper # None GSA Firetruck in Oklahoma Thanks!

I run Goodyear G177's on my bobbed M35A2, they're about 45". I've noticed some loss of acceleration but the bigger effect is on braking, you need to give yourself a little more distance than normal especially with a load. Everyone is excited about the additional speed the bigger tires give...

I run Goodyear G177's on my bobbed M35A2, they're about 45". I've noticed some loss of acceleration but the bigger effect is on braking, you need to give yourself a little more distance than normal especially with a load. Everyone is excited about the additional speed the bigger tires give...

It's not just you, that looks great! I'm starting another bobbed truck tomorrow.... maybe I should build your 6 pasenger!