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Having installed "Detroit Lockers" in customers vehicles and then having to deal with their complaints later I totally agree about their "road manners" . In my opinion, they fit a particular application of extreme off-roading only. For most people that occasionally go out in the "boonies" and...

They should last for years, but I want the extra insurance against breakage just like the transit agency does, and in the years to come I don't want to be on the side of the road repairing a failed fitting. Also the old style fittings are reusable, you just need to buy extra ferrules and...

You say you cannot afford much, well if you get into the deuce then you "will" be needing money ! I bought mine for $2800.00 and have put almost $6000.00 into it now. Maybe much more. It was in great shape too when I bought it from the government. Yes I have modified mine to make it more road...

I agree about replacing all the fuel lines with DOT nylon hose but the "pushloks" are too expensive for my taste and they have "plastic" parts that can break and crack in cold weather. That's why the transit agency only uses the DOT approved old style brass fittings with threaded nuts, brass...

Putting a set of "lock-out" hubs on the middle axle would be a great idea if you have the money. It would give you the nicer road manners of a factory deuce with better mileage, and off-road give you the aggressive traction you would need for extreme wheeling if you had the "Detroit Locker" set-up.

I have seen the damage the missing pin will cause. The sleeve wears into the main shaft and then the whole gear starts to flop around on the shaft. You end up replacing the main shaft, the gear and bushing, the synchro, and sometimes the counter shaft gear. I'll just add this extra note here...

I looked into that a few years ago. The cost was over $300.00 . For a little more money you could buy an NOS unit. I tried to find a place that could just fab up a stainless steel unit. Again the cost was way to much. I found the silicone grease works well. It stays in place and doesn't drip...

That's looks so cute ! Just like a giant "Tonka Toy" !!! I really like it !

Well that's the problem. Pitting in the canisters is the number one problem with all the air-packs ! So everyone who has bad canisters is also out there looking for them. I personally went through seven "long style" air-packs to find just one that had a good canister ! There is a special oil...

Yes it is true, but most dealers do not carry the refurbished batteries or the "seconds" (factory blemished) . My best friend owns a gas station in Seattle and used to be able to buy the "Blems" for real cheap, but his supplier stopped carrying them. Seems most people want a "Brand New" battery...

All the fittings on the deuce should be "AN" style (Army/Navy) . It has a 37 degree flare. The "JIC" standard is basically for hydraulics and also has a 37 degree flare but it is not made to the same tolerances (standards) as the "AN" fittings are. The "SAE" fittings are usually Automotive...

The "Tacoma Screw" directly across the street from the Fastenal store will probably have them. Or they can order them in really fast.

Well if the "rebuilder" says they built a good product and that wear is totally acceptable, then it is good to go then and there is no need for any more discussion. Though it would be nice to hear from the actual manufacturer of the original clutch disc not the "rebuilder" . Just saying .

OK, I'm just going to say this one thing and then drop this subject. First I would not say a military FM or TM manual is third party information. That is basically the manufacturer of the truck (as they set all the design criteria) saying this is what your suppose to do and how to do it. Are...

You can count on the advice from "cucvrus" .

Since I try and back up everything I say here's the proof.

I looked at your video. The clutch hub "friction washer" is shot. It should never have any lateral play. That much play can cause a sticky clutch or no release problem. Remember there is only about 1.5mm clearance between the flywheel and clutch disc. The cause of this kind of wear is usually...

I'll just say that anytime you have parts that have broken in together, then you replace just one you risk having issues. Having said that I've seen guys get away with just installing a new disc on a flywheel wheel and pressure plate that were in good shape and have decent results. Myself I...

So this is what you want ? and yes I know this is a 5 ton.

So basically your making a standard truck, correct ? Then I would just get a set of front springs and hanger mounts and install them on the rear axle. Maybe add a few extra leafs. No need to get all crazy and creative. This way there is no welding, just drilling some extra holes for the spring...