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I'"m gonna guess the brakes are activated by a wedge that gets pulled in between the shoe ends by the diaphragm. Thanks for the images, JCjr. Rick

I suggest you research the item location and proximity to the nearest major port. Then research the port authority website and find which liner services serve the port and operate a route to stateside ports. For example, Crowley operates out of Ft Lauderdale weekly. With the vehicle data (LWH...

If those two are about equal, I'd opt for the black one because it will support a drip pan better. Rick

Boy, this thread dropped like a stone through this forum after I posted my question. I'm sending it back up for air. anybody care to chime in? Rick

Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread, there are some good deuce rim solutions presented I was not aware of. I have a few questions I have not seen asked thus far in my study of MRAP, HEMMT, and/or other rim options. Having no access to, or seeing these rims first hand is the...

WR, as far as I know it has always sucked to be charlie. Rick

I don't have an answer to your question, but i have crawled around under a few of these and I'd suggest you consider fitting a transfer case PTO instead of the transmission PTO. You will have more space under the bed than if you try to fit a front and/or rear facing Transmission PTO. BTW...

Hi and welcome to the site! I'm sure you will get some recommendations on where to buy vehicles in your area. I thought I'd add that Craigslist works well for regional purchases. Regards, Rick

East Ky? I didn't know KY was big enough to divide up!!! Welcome and enjoy your prepping! You picked a good spot to bone up on gennys and transport trucks. Rick

Do you mean to say you are wanting the dimensions? As in technical drawings? I Googled: "deuce wheel drawings steel soldiers" and came up with 316,00 hits, including the following: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/82719-wheel-axel-hub-dimensions.html I encourage...

Welcome to the site! This forum promises good family fun! Rick

Ahhh, dude, sorry to hear your adventure started out like that. I hope you find a solution and continue in this hobby. These trucks really are pretty fun once the kinks are worked out. Rick

It's a long shot, but you may find a problem in the knuckle area: stub axle not floating properly, worn bushings, worn out cross. Regarding a differential issue, have you confirmed the tires are a match and the pressures are equal? Yours will be the first I heard of with a diff issue, other...

Redbeard, Besides spring mounting the M105 bed to maximize frame flex, how about removing some of the front spring leafs? The idea would be to let the front axle articulate under the chassis to a greater degree, allowing the rear axle to remain planted. This discussion and the video you...

Does steering the truck left and right while the wobble is occurring make any difference? Rick

Great project, thanks for the pics! It looks like you have the skills, why not fab up a custom grill? Rick

Ty, have you experienced the symptoms with a full tank of fuel? I have a Ford 7.3L with an aftermarket turbo that surges as you describe. It happens when the fuel tank level is low. I assume the problem is that the pick up allows for shots of air bubbles to enter the fuel system, causing a...

Hello and welcome! I bet you make your dad proud! I sure would be to have a daughter so fully engaged in life, multiple interests and producing works of art. Best wishes to you and your association with this crazy buncha people! Rick

Hello Emory, and welcome aboard. There are a bunch of good cats here and a wide variety of vehicles discussed. What is your specific interest and what will you be building? Rick

My experience: Free floating rust and surface deposits can be removed by employing chemicals and multiple flushes. However removing sludge from the block water jackets requires a dis-assembly and power washing to dislodge the packed mud. There just is not enough circulation in the normal...