Frame size?

[yeager1]

Does anyone have the frame sizes of a 5 ton and deuce handy? Height, web size and thickness? Thanks

 

[gringeltaube]

Does anyone have the frame sizes of a 5 ton and deuce handy? Height, web size and thickness? Thanks

Deuce frame U-channel:
Legs O.D. ("flanges") = 3"
Web Width (height) O.D. = 8"
Thickness = 5/16"

5-ton frame U-channel: (Courtesy of Chief1900)

Legs: 3"
Web: 9"
Thickness: 5/16"

Tks
G.

 

[yeager1]

Thanks. Anyone have the 5 ton info?

 

[Chief1900]

Channel dimensions . . . . . . . 9 x 3 x 5/16 in.

I think this is what you were looking for?

 

[yeager1]

Channel dimensions . . . . . . . 9 x 3 x 5/16 in.

I think this is what you were looking for?

On a 5 ton?

 

[Chief1900]

On a 5 ton?

Thats the info from the M54 manual. I can measure tomorrow, thought it sounded a little short?

 

[yeager1]

thought it sounded a little short?

Couldn't agree more. If the 2.5 ton is 8 x 3 by 5/16" I would be very surprised if the 5 ton was 9 x 3 by 5/16".
Does anyone have the dims? or maybe a truck to measure?

 

[mtk]

The thread about 53's has some close-ups in it that show the frame rails.

They're WAY larger than 9" as I see it. More like 12" or so.

 

[USMC6062]

I have a section of frame from a 5 ton and it's 9" tall.

 

[yeager1]

I have a section of frame from a 5 ton and it's 9" tall.

WOW! So a 5 ton frame is only 1 inch taller then a deuce! and it's 3" x 5/16"???

 

[USMC6062]

It looks the same in width and thickness, as a deuce frame. I would measure it tomorrow, but I'm going out of town for 10 days. I'll try when I get back if no one else has by then.

 

[Chief1900]

Measured our frame 2 minutes ago. It is 9 x 3 x 5/16.

 

[yeager1]

Thanks for the info. I'm just surprised that the deuce and 5 ton are so close in size (and strength), especially when you factor in that the standard 5 ton is considerably longer.

 

[davesgmc]

my bridge truck has a section of frame through the middle that is 12 inches tall, it is riveted to the original 9 inch tall frame, factory.

was told this is because of the extra long wheel base.

 

[jasonjc]

The XLWB Deuce also has a frame dubbler on it. It is a "L" riveted to the frame. Seems like a bad idea to me. Its open at the top but closed at the bottom and makes for a good(bad) place for water to collect.