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  1. Blythewoodjoe

    Deuce as a tow-rig? Am I crazy?

    Well, what ever you do, don't get in a hurry to buy a deuce. There are lots of them coming off the bases right now and some are had pretty cheap. I don't think you will miss any deals. I sold a truck last year for $3000 that was practically brand new. It would still be here if I wasn't broke. Do...
  2. Blythewoodjoe

    Deuce as a tow-rig? Am I crazy?

    I respectfully withdraw my recommendation. If you are going to haul on hilly roads, don't get a deuce. Around here it's fairly flat. I have driven on hills and the deuce sucks. The deuce would be cool, but those hills will kill you. What you need is a 5 ton.:twisted: Joe Trapp
  3. Blythewoodjoe

    Deuce as a tow-rig? Am I crazy?

    I wouldn't worry too much about the cost of up keep. I don't think it would be any more than any other vehicle of this size. GL-1 gear lube is cheap (that's what you put in the axle and so forth), It's a little more oil than a small truck, but the miles you sound like you will put on it won't...
  4. Blythewoodjoe

    Deuce as a tow-rig? Am I crazy?

    To answer your question, MY OPINION is, yes. To the tow rig not your sanity. That kind of weight range will work well and if you look around you can find a nice running deuce that might need a little work for under 3K. For your needs you don't need a winch, that's just extra weight and money but...
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