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Ian, They made some smaller mirrors for the deuce. That will help on the tight trails.
You need to bring the truck down to the Georgia rally http://www.steelsoldiers.com/ga-rally/53347-official-2010-ss-ga-rally-info-thread.html?highlight=georgia+rally
I've never been but from the pics I've...
Nah, I still wouldn't have added the 12v compressors and the associated wiring ;). All modern trucks have the airbags and brakes running off the same system. I've blown a bag before on a Freightliner going down the hwy and while you can't keep on going, you won't loose air so fast that you can't...
When Ian first said they were going to paint the truck black and silver, I thought "oh no". To tell the truth, it didn't look half bad after they sprayed it though.
Overall I like it. There are a few things I'd have done different but oh well. He even addressed my comments about the extra 12v...
Most air ride systems ues a height control valve. It is a valve with a lever on it. There is a rod that goes from the lever on the valve down to the axle. This valve is adjustable and after it's set it will maintain the same ride height regardless of load because when the axle moves in activates...
:ditto:
I met Ian right after the project started and saw the truck. I am excited about this project but I do disagree about the over complicated air ride. Nothing wrong with a little constructive criticism. He more than likely wouldn't agree with everything I've done to my truck.
I highly...
I think I remember him saying 8" travel when he was measuring for the shocks. Dosen't sound like alot of travel but I bet it still beats a set of deuce front springs.
Good point, Kenny. Guess I just go by the K.I.S.S. principle. That setup is more complicated than the whole rest of the truck. Did you see the instruction manual for it? Looked like an encyclopedia. :shock:
It doesn't take hardly any air for the bags. They have nowhere near the pressure or volume of a tire. At the most I would have added another tank.
I've done this many times on big rigs and basicly all you need is a set of bags, a ride height control valve, and a dump valve to lower the suspension.
Why in the world are they adding two electric air compressors for the suspension :???:? Also wondering how they're going to run the 12v compressors and associated electronics on 24v?
The whole air bag system is way more complicated than it needs to be IMO.
I'm going to try and take the lead on getting a few of us on the show.
Please PM me if you'd be interested in meeting up with Ian and what kind of MV you could bring.
I've got Ian's contact info so I figure this may be easier on him if I came up with a list so he won't be overwhelmed with PMs.
I bet the deuce won't get cut up for scrap. I've already saved the bed and if Ian gives me the ok I'll be more than happy to go back and get the truck :wink:. I've seen the truck in person and I will say that the mods he's done on it so far are top notch.
When I was at their shop picking up the...
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