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Yeah, everyone needs a fire extinguisher, if not two - truck's large.
I'm going to check the drums first - but depending on the price I might do a complete rebuild.
I plan on using it mainly as a "original" vehicle (WI Hysterical Military Vehicle planes require it be stock) for a few parades now and then, and for "occasional personal use" (read: Menards). As such, I won't be bobbing it, and might consider switching to singles on the rear when it comes time...
Pretty sure full rebuild is the way to go - might as well do it right since I'm not pressed for time.
I assume I need heavy duty jack stands, not just lightweight ones. Where's a good place to order those?
For example, Menards has these...
I'm pretty sure the airpack stuck and didn't allow the brakes to release (at first slight dragging, then worse). The fire was put out pretty quickly, but to take off the wheels I need to lift the axle - will any old 10 ton jack do, or is there a recommended tool?
I think it's the axle brakes - at least there were flames between each pair of rear tires before they were put out.
The hand brake just brakes at the transfer case, correct?
So I have a Deuce.5. I might have caught the brakes on fire, at least that's what the sheriff said what pulled me over and used his fire extinguisher. Tow truck drivers were nice, though.
So now I need to fix the brakes so they don't break - I suspect it's the air cylinder thing.
But the main...