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in theroy wouldnt you be able to modify 5 ton rear suspension to deuce to acomplish this ?
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how to run 54" tires on 2.5 6x6
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It's been done before. Sometimes questionably. The basic suspension design could be modified. But it's a domino effect.
Lengthen the dogbones to get the spacing you need, you'll find the leafs too short. Install a longer leaf pack, realize the driveshafts need modifications. Get that squared away, realize you'll need to remove/relocate the mud flaps/spare tire/fuel tank. Get all of that squared away, then start over with the front. (J pipe exhaust, drag link, steering box, exc.)
Once you've gotten through all that. You'll have a truck that will need power steering, lost a ton of power, and no longer can easily use MV trailers.
It'd probably be easier to simply buy a 5 ton instead. That's just my opinion, just thinking about all the little stuff that will cause you trouble along the way. Plus wheels are another consideration as you'll be spending $300+ per wheel on a deuce to properly install larger tires.
Lengthen the dogbones to get the spacing you need, you'll find the leafs too short. Install a longer leaf pack, realize the driveshafts need modifications. Get that squared away, realize you'll need to remove/relocate the mud flaps/spare tire/fuel tank. Get all of that squared away, then start over with the front. (J pipe exhaust, drag link, steering box, exc.)
Once you've gotten through all that. You'll have a truck that will need power steering, lost a ton of power, and no longer can easily use MV trailers.
It'd probably be easier to simply buy a 5 ton instead. That's just my opinion, just thinking about all the little stuff that will cause you trouble along the way. Plus wheels are another consideration as you'll be spending $300+ per wheel on a deuce to properly install larger tires.
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i got the wheel and tires and im planning a cummin swap in to it so power no worry im reseaching powersteering for it and im have a few other mods im mind for now
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i like to see pictures of one done if anyone has any
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So far only 1400s have been done to a 6x6. You will need to scoot the whole rear trunnion back first, then do the dog bones, brake lines, springs, atc. The front will require a lift, no way around it unless you don't need to steer.
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because i already own the deuce and a half
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You'll also need to review brakes. Remember, this is a single circuit design...
Search is your friend...
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...eeping-tandem-axles-and-running-53-quot-xzl-s
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and i plan on a 8in lift to clear the tire as for the rest where the 5 ton suspension cames in
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thanks for the link
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Considering deuces are costing almost as much as 900 series 5-tons you are setting yourself up for a lot of work. Unless you have unparalleled fab skill and anal attention to detail you might be opening yourself up to a big liability if you were ever in an accident. A lot of people are one ambulance chaser away from financial ruin. Just MHO for what it's worth.
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that was the other speed bump i had but i read mud puppy forum early and thought a bout take that route for brakes yes expensive but i have a ton of projects to get rit of
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never said a daily .
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fab and mechinic skill i do have and what i cant do i have friends here that been doin it for years so
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The capitalization key is on the left .
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Wow i got on this site because i had a idea to mod to a m35a2 and it the most ppl with expereince withe the truck. Didnt expect to get nuthin but negitive feed back from modd and hot road section of the forum
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minus patracy thanks for ur link
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Everything posted has been the truth honestly. It's just a lot of work for something you could basically buy a 5 ton and already have. (Well, you'd still need to mount the wheels/tires)
As to the capitalization thing, it is a site rule. We're just asking for a honest attempt to use proper English as noted in the rules. (In that link you'd have gotten from me at sign up in the PM, or up top of every page.)
Think of it this way. Say you want a 4x4 diesel pickup truck. But you have a 2wd gas truck. You could certainly swap everything in and make the truck you want. But on the other side of the coin, you could sell the 2wd truck and just buy a truck that suits your needs/desires. And typically you'll come out cheaper.
Just something to think about.
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Ok I will keep up with th caps . Ok I understand what you are say on buying a 5 ton . But I got a deuce on a trade. Alway wanted to mod one so. I ve been read forums for a month now here. And bein the only question I hadnt got answer.I would ask personally
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Hotroddeuce put 53's on a 6x6 deuce. It turned into an epic project. It's not even strait forward putting 53's on a bobber. If you have the money and resources it absolutely can be done. However, once its done my honest opinion is you won't be nearly as happy as you think you will be. As Patracy said, its a domino affect that seems to never end. I built a bobber with a buddy that has 49's and air ride suspension. It turned out great. But, it cost about triple what we expected and took 4 times as long to build as we were expecting.
But hey, its your truck and your money. Don't be shocked that the feedback you were getting wasn't as supporting as you hoped for. Almost anything you can think of has been done to these trucks. A lot of the guys on here have amazing fabrication skills and they will be the first to tell you its not always worth it. It just depends on how you intend to use the truck. Sometimes it is better to start with something better suited to your needs or wants.
But hey, its your truck and your money. Don't be shocked that the feedback you were getting wasn't as supporting as you hoped for. Almost anything you can think of has been done to these trucks. A lot of the guys on here have amazing fabrication skills and they will be the first to tell you its not always worth it. It just depends on how you intend to use the truck. Sometimes it is better to start with something better suited to your needs or wants.