Deuce 4X4 with 5 ton axles project.

[Jones]

Onward and upward for my deuce 4X4 toy. Had a few surprises like needing space to clear m900 series air brake lines and of course, new u-bolts because of the added spacer height.
Here's a look at the rear axle installation. Next comes the front axle change over which should be simpler. No rear axle(s) bogie suspension and being smart enough to have made a front set of spacers adnan additional set of u-bolts.
More later.

 

[ktm380]

Very cool.

 

[red devils dude]

thats cool and it looks top notch.

 

[Jones]

Thanks for the kind words. I like trying to make everything look "factory". Also, I stay away from anything but off-the-shelf for replaceables like bearings and mounts and etc. Last trick is to build with a mechanic-friendly approach. Making sure of clearances and doing modular pull-and-service-on-the-bench assemblies means no need to take half the truck apart to do a simple service job. After all, I'll be the one wrenching on this puppy.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Looks great Leonard! Can't wait to see the completed project.

 

[hot rod deuce]

SWEET, i wish i was better about taking pic's like you are.

 

[Jones]

Thanks hot rod but I use the 1000 monkeys and 1000 typewriters method; take a 1000 pictures and 4 or 5 are bound to turn out.

 

[hot rod deuce]

yeah aint that the truth 100:1 turn out ratio. then i always have a bunch i dont remember taking and the ones i thought for sure i took arent even on there

 

[Jones]

Latest shots of deuce project

Got the front end in and mounted up. Ready to set the cab on it's new mounts. Next is CTD/Allison installation and M900 series transfer case locate and hang.
I'm guessing it'll be on the road sometime around Christmas. If I don't get wrapped around the axle with wiring and air brake plumbing.

 

[Desert Rat]

Nice, clean and professional looking job!

 

[red devils dude]

that is just too cool

 

[M1075]

Re: Latest shots of deuce project

I'm guessing it'll be on the road sometime around Christmas.

Wow, a blast from the past. It is neat to look back at the old threads that started the project. Leonard, you said it would be on the road by Christmas, but you never quoted a year. Is this the year?