full length 4x4 deuce

[deuce_09]

I've had this idea in my head for a while. I've only seen it done on 1 deuce. When I get my next deuce I want to take the middle axle out and do the 8" lift useing the frame of my donor deuce and instead of bobbing it,I'll move the last axle to the middle of the 3rd section of the bed(approximatley 7' from the front of the bed).then ill go with the 1600r20 XZL's. At 3minutes and 20seconds of this video,it shows what im talking about..[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4PmotYmixE[/media]
Has anyone done this or has thought about this before?

 

[Recovry4x4]

There is a guy by me building one now, don't know if or how he is going to lift it.

 

[mikew]

I kinda like the way the one in the video looks!

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

I have been thinking of doing the same.

 

[deuce_09]

yea i like the look,its different.if i buy everything new it'll get pricy.id love to see a build thread on one.

 

[mikew]

If you didn't do the 8" lift it would be an easy project, the lift complicates things like steering, etc.

Without the lift, it wouldn't be an expensive project.... one deuce, one set of springs for the rear axle, one modified driveshaft and some big tires.

You could easily spend more money on the tires and wheels than the truck!

 

[deuce_09]

I have been thinking of doing the same.

don't think....just do
and post pics

 

[deuce_09]

yea but i dont know how the 1400's would look.i think the wider xzl's "make the look". know what i mean?

 

[deuce_09]

i have a donor deuce that has the front springs for the rear axle and the frame for the lift. all i really need is brake lines,driveshafts,rims and tires.i might be missing something...

 

[Kohburn]

there is the issue of the stearing link

or are you doing a body lift rather than a suspension lift?

 

[harleyrkc]

I don't know about the mod, but that little get together looked like fun.

 

[deuce_09]

there is the issue of the stearing link

or are you doing a body lift rather than a suspension lift?

im gonna do the same lift that 55Cameo did on his.im going with five ton PS.so something will have to be done with the steering anyway

 

[JOAT 0311]

Check out my post OD Green Affliction. My 109 is now a 4x4. I did get a custom drive shaft made for the rear 79" w/a center bearing. You should stick with using the 2.5" wide front springs in the rear. I have to fab up the rest of the plates etc for my 3" wide rear springs. I did not lift my frame but there are a couple of members here who have done some real nice lifts on there frames. You will have a very fun truck when you are done.

 

[Flyingvan911]

Some very creative vehicles there. The 4x4 deuce doesn't look too bad.

 

[deuce_09]

yea i think it would be cool...the deuce im getting has a winch...very cool.

 

[lavarok]

There is a guy by me building one now, don't know if or how he is going to lift it.

Justin's truck should be done in about 2-3 weeks. I am going to take some photos when I see it next week. Guy's name building it is Jerry and it might be him in the original video posted at the start of this thread. It looks really close to a grainy photo I posted a while back of Jerry's truck.

Justin did say the lift is complete, just waiting on some new rims. I didn't bother to ask how they lifted it.

 

[jesusgatos]

Check out my post OD Green Affliction. My 109 is now a 4x4. I did get a custom drive shaft made for the rear 79" w/a center bearing. You should stick with using the 2.5" wide front springs in the rear. I have to fab up the rest of the plates etc for my 3" wide rear springs. I did not lift my frame but there are a couple of members here who have done some real nice lifts on there frames. You will have a very fun truck when you are done.

Would love to see how that turned out. I've thought about bobbing my M109. Decided not too (at least for now), but was seriously tempted.

 

[MO MV man]

That is an interesting idea for a Deuce.

That's a LONG driveshaft!

The one in the video has lift blocks on it.
Those links on the rear axle are a necessity with blocks.

 

[eldgenb]

If you are going that far with it then mount the steering box on the lower frame you are installing, cut and extend the steering shaft(safely with a sleeve etc) to fix the steering problems, or you can fabricate your own full hydraulic setup which will make the point mute. I have always thought the 4x4 deuce looks cool, how is the turning radius I wonder?

 

[deuce_09]

It'll turn in a circle about 100' in diameter... Not bad
So it's been a couple weeks.. Do you have any pics yet?