full air brakes on a deuce

[wehring]

Anyone put full airbrakes on a deuce w/5 ton axles yet? Any thoughts on the idea...

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[tm america]

hmm interesting idea.seems like alot of work probably be better to just get a 5ton.since you will need a cdl to drive it either way cuz of the air brakes

 

[Nonotagain]

hmm interesting idea.seems like alot of work probably be better to just get a 5ton.since you will need a cdl to drive it either way cuz of the air brakes

In most states you aren't required to have a CDL until the gross vehicle weight exceeds 26,001 pounds. A class B license is required if the GVW of the vehicle exceeds 26,001 lbs.

Can't speak for all states, but air brakes aren't an automatic qualifier for CDL.

I gave up my CDL a few years back but still have a class A "non commercial" license.

 

[Westech]

 

[tm america]

still alot of work and will be under powered still . but yes that will help fix the weak brake system on the deuce

 

[Recovry4x4]

Years ago Memphis offered air brakes for deuces. Wouldn't it be a hoot to find a junk yard truck with them?

 

[wehring]

yup

Not a lot of work. It is one of my bobbers so the axle swap is minimal effort.

What is the motivation... 5.83 gears, factory air lockers and good brakes.

The reality of a truly streetable deuce is getting closer.

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[hndrsonj]

Don't they still sell them for the 800 series 5 tons? I think they are just over 3K.

 

[tm america]

i wonder if disk brakes with a split brake system would be better for the deuce than running five ton being that you loose some gear ratio to with the five ton axles.if you can get the 5 ton axles cheap and it doesnt force you into cdl in your state i say go for it .you will have to rework the air lines and brake actuator setup to

 

[Recovry4x4]

Justin, what axles have the 5.83 gears?

 

[hndrsonj]

Guess I was a little off. Not 3K but $6760.

 

[tm america]

ok on a bobbed deuce you can get away with less gear ratio . what size tires are you planning on running and what engine are you going with

 

[tm america]

dont 5 ton axles have 6.44 or 6.14 ratios and a bobber is alot different than a deuce and should be noted so we all know what we are talking about

 

[73m819]

anybody know what the deuce axles were used in BESIDES the deuce back in the 50 and 60s, i would guess medium duty dump trucks for one, if we can find the other uses, might be able to source the air brake set up

 

[wehring]

caught it huh...

Hehehe.... thought that would kick up some interest. There are commercial 44K toploaders that used the 5.81 ( I was wrong about 5.83) ratio. Drop in conversion.

Unfortunately I can not claim fame to this knowledge. Adam from adamsoffroad deserves the credit. He is a 5 ton axle guru... lots to teach.

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[wehring]

engine tires

I will stay with what I have. Multi with 395s. I have no power problems...

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[tm america]

put some discs on the front it will stop better for less money than buying two five ton axles and new wheels to go with those axles

 

[Recovry4x4]

anybody know what the deuce axles were used in BESIDES the deuce back in the 50 and 60s, i would guess medium duty dump trucks for one, if we can find the other uses, might be able to source the air brake set up

V-100s had deuce axles!

 

[73m819]

does the A3 use the same deuce axle, also is the it air

 

[Nonotagain]

does the A3 use the same deuce axle, also is the it air

Same axle, no air brakes, just split hydraulic system.