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im still on the fence on bobbers but man i like how yours looks! nice truck!
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bobbed or stock which is better ?
Will your brakes look like these?Owen, no, this is the full disc brake setup that replaces the existing drums. It's a Ford 15" disc and F550 caliper at each corner. I would never run a pinion brake setup.
Steve, I found a deal I couldn't pass up. They sort of look like that. Not as purdy as yours though.Will your brakes look like these?
I'm guessing they didn't want that part of the tree cut in order to save it for lumber.What's the story with the tree in the background? Fell over, "Don't Cut", and the next picture it's gone? lol
I have it register as a N.J. code 15 vehicle. That's a commercial vehicle registered non-commercially. It means that I can't use the truck for profit or hire, but I can drive it anywhere I want to day or night. The registration was about $175. $300 less than it would cost if it were registered for commercial use. I had a nice woman at progressive write a custom insurance policy for me that costs $700 per year. I felt it was the best solution for me personally. I didn't want the hassle of QQ (Historic) plates and antique vehicle insurers are a pain in the ***. I hope my answer is informative.Dipstick,
How do you have your truck registered?
Installation, just bolt them on, comes in kit form.Wow! Awesome brakes! Does the installation require a lot of fabrication? Welding? Machine work?
You're probably right about the tree. The center section of it's massive trunk had zero decay. Thanks for your kind words regarding my truck. Your M1009 is a practical vehicle. The camo paint scheme is really nice!
I wasn't a big fan of bobbing Deuces either, but it made sense to do it for practical reasons. Now, I'm glad I had it done. The people I meet when I stop love it. I was talking to a trucker for a half hour yesterday while in Home Depot's parking lot. He gave me tons of good advice. No babes yet. I'm guessing bobbed Deuces aren't babe magnets. My entire family hates the truck. They think I'm an idiot for buying it.
Steve...thanks for the pics. The brakes look fantastic! Who makes the kit?
Turbo.....good luck with the registration. I don't see why it shouldn't go through. I have Progressive insurance on my car and my son's pickup too. My Deuce has it's own policy though.
Jess...My Mom and I had an argument about it yesterday and we never ever argue. My Mom told me not to drive the truck to her house. Even my best friend of 42 years thinks I've lost my mind.
I replaced my air horn solenoid yesterday. No noise until I jumped it to ground. Looks like the horn button and the solenoid were both bad. I'll take apart the horn button next. Here's a pic of the new gauges I'm getting ready to swap in. I have the wire spider installed on the back side. Also, a picture of my new hubs.View attachment 396935View attachment 396936
Jess, Who is Steve? My brain might be addled. Yeah, I'll have to patch things up with my Mom. Life is odd sometimes.
No. When driving my bob yesterday it felt no different than it did before the hubs. The steering is still a bit jittery over 25 mph. The trucker I spoke with though my tire pressure was way too low at 45 psi. That's what Idaho Motor Pool filled them to. I may try to go up to 60 psi and see if they track better. The tires are made for up to 120 psi.
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