What did you do to your deuce this week?

[734]

Got the oil and filters changed on 'Army' as my daughters have named it, "its short for Army Truck." Can't argue with that logic. Debating on pursuing the spin on filters. The cans weren't bad at all but anti-drain back filters would really make me wince less at the 0 psi startups.

Stuffed some 00 Grease in the steering box as well. Going to have to get some more to pack the winch seeing as it is still dripping.

Unrelated random question, would there be any issues with me starting a thread in the Deuce section to just document my truck and stuff I do on it as I go? I'm hoping for this to be a rather long term thing and it would be nifty to look back in some years and (hopefully) see the progression of the truck.

 

[Mullaney]

Got the oil and filters changed on 'Army' as my daughters have named it, "its short for Army Truck." Can't argue with that logic. Debating on pursuing the spin on filters. The cans weren't bad at all but anti-drain back filters would really make me wince less at the 0 psi startups.

Stuffed some 00 Grease in the steering box as well. Going to have to get some more to pack the winch seeing as it is still dripping.

Unrelated random question, would there be any issues with me starting a thread in the Deuce section to just document my truck and stuff I do on it as I go? I'm hoping for this to be a rather long term thing and it would be nifty to look back in some years and (hopefully) see the progression of the truck.

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Absolutely not!

Having your very own thread - documenting your truck is a perfectly good way to go. Be sure to post a few pics of the truck early in the thread, then snap a few whenever you make changes. It will impress you with what you have done over a few years and it will excite the rest of us as well...



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[biscuitwhistler37]

Unrelated random question, would there be any issues with me starting a thread in the Deuce section to just document my truck and stuff I do on it as I go? I'm hoping for this to be a rather long term thing and it would be nifty to look back in some years and (hopefully) see the progression of the truck.

I have learned that as long as pics are posted, build threads are not only permitted, but encouraged.

 

[Tracer]

Replaced my rear main seal.
https://youtu.be/QFgEYb5MhgQ

Nothing simple, but it looks like a happy ending. I've done that job on my deuce, it's hard work.

 

[Modiconman]

Nothing simple, but it looks like a happy ending. I've done that job on my deuce, it's hard work.

Yeah, especially doing it alone. LoL

 

[Another Ahab]

Yeah, especially doing it alone. LoL

It felt alone.

But our goodwill was all behind you!

Cheers

 

[Modiconman]

Thanks, brother!

 

[cattlerepairman]

Two years ago, I installed the silicone one piece axle boots from Western Canadian Rockwell. They fit great and seemed to last. Well......both were torn upon inspection earlier this year. I could not relate the tears to either the clamps or the turn angle limiter bolts.

I very much remember installing new axle boots as being a not-fun job.

I am happy to report that the truck did not disappoint. It was a f@#$%^&* . Would it not be great if the boots and grooves were designed in such a way that the boot can be stretched over the groove, it snaps into place, stays put and the clamp is additional safety?

Nope. Instead it was four hours of struggling and swearing. Passenger side was less hostile; at least I can sit underneath the fender. Driver's side was just a struggle. Using spring loaded clamps to hold the boot to the knuckle worked fine on the passenger side; didn't work on the driver's side. Eventually got the inner clamp to where it grabbed ALL of the inner boot flange and that was that...but getting there; oh my.

I toast each of you with a beer if you are up for changing your axle boots as well.

 

[Valley Rock]

It was a f@#$%^&* .

This is all I ever hear about these, so probly never going to do them, I shall choose to run thicker oil and less of it .

Let em leak, I ain't got time for all that .

 

[cattlerepairman]

This is all I ever hear about these, so probly never going to do them, I shall choose to run thicker oil and less of it .

Let em leak, I ain't got time for all that .

The axle boots don't hold anything in, other than whatever grease is around the steering knuckle. They protect the steering knuckle and half shafts from dirt and water intrusion.

My master plan was to service the front end (which I did) and put new one piece boots on (much easier with everything apart) and then never touch them again.

First part worked, the last one did not.


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[Valley Rock]

The axle boots don't hold anything in, other than whatever grease is around the steering knuckle. They protect the steering knuckle and half shafts from dirt and water intrusion.

I kind of suspected as I was typing, but I just sent it anyway .

They are just a wiper seal like on an old Jeep or any closed knuckle, they always seem to be such a problem and when somebody comes out with something newer and better it doesn't really seem to be any better, just newer .

I dont drive thru water so I'll just carry on with what I have and add fresh clean grease at some point .

Best of luck with your endeavors, post a video of the struggle .

 

[Modiconman]

Two years ago, I installed the silicone one piece axle boots from Western Canadian Rockwell. They fit great and seemed to last. Well......both were torn upon inspection earlier this year. I could not relate the tears to either the clamps or the turn angle limiter bolts.

I very much remember installing new axle boots as being a not-fun job.

I am happy to report that the truck did not disappoint. It was a f@#$%^&* . Would it not be great if the boots and grooves were designed in such a way that the boot can be stretched over the groove, it snaps into place, stays put and the clamp is additional safety?

Nope. Instead it was four hours of struggling and swearing. Passenger side was less hostile; at least I can sit underneath the fender. Driver's side was just a struggle. Using spring loaded clamps to hold the boot to the knuckle worked fine on the passenger side; didn't work on the driver's side. Eventually got the inner clamp to where it grabbed ALL of the inner boot flange and that was that...but getting there; oh my.

I toast each of you with a beer if you are up for changing your axle boots as well.

Cattlerepairman, When I was inspecting to see if my rear main seal repair had worked, I noticed a small split in my driver side boot. I replaced them several years ago, less than a few thousand miles on them. Never hit anything nor been off road. I don't go into deep water either. Yes, they suck to replace. I used the supposedly best ones from Rockwell Off Road. I am disappointed that it failed so quickly. I tried something and it has appeared to work so far. Since it was a small split, I de-greased it well with brake cleaner and then put a rubber tire patch over the split. So far, so good.

 

[BGR]

Finally got the new bed put on the other day. My buddy changed out the rear cross member and put the seats in for me. Next we have to rebuild the injection pump due to fuel being dumped in the oil. Also had to run some rats out the cab so Im still dealing with that smell. Not sure if she will be parade ready this year either.

 

[Another Ahab]

Finally got the new bed put on the other day. My buddy changed out the rear cross member and put the seats in for me. Next we have to rebuild the injection pump due to fuel being dumped in the oil. Also had to run some rats out the cab so Im still dealing with that smell. Not sure if she will be parade ready this year either.

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The rig looks great, BGR.

What's that funky Bull-Bar front panel all about?!

 

[cattlerepairman]

Thanks @BGR for the pics. Looking good with the bed and it would look even better with the mud flaps front and back. Dunno...the rear view just "doesn't look right" without them! Also, the canvas covers for the shifters (JATONKA) seal up some more of those critter openings into the cab!

 

[BGR]

The rig looks great, BGR.

What's that funky Bull-Bar front panel all about?!

Appreciate that, We have changed out almost everything minus the frame. Now that Im broke I know what to look for prior to purchasing another! I was a bumper and winch I bought from a local guy. I assume it came off of an old fire or forestry truck. I wanted the winch and ended up liking the idea of the brush guard so I bought the whole thing. Being lazy and not wanting to take the winch off after a full day of finding and removing other parts may have helped influence my decision.

 

[BGR]

Thanks @BGR for the pics. Looking good with the bed and it would look even better with the mud flaps front and back. Dunno...the rear view just "doesn't look right" without them! Also, the canvas covers for the shifters (JATONKA) seal up some more of those critter openings into the cab!

Thanks man, Yeah we mounted the two rear flaps. The rubber is curled from sitting though so I may need to order new rummer from Big Mike. I need to remove the front from my old bed if they aren't beat up and I also need to get the pioneer rack blasted. Hopefully soon.

 

[Valley Rock]

I used it to push my 5 ton over the mountain yesterday .

 

[Another Ahab]

I used it to push my 5 ton over the mountain yesterday .

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It looks kind of dicey (but appearances can be deceiving for sure).

How did that all work out, Valley Rock?!

 

[Dieselfitter]

Its been a lil while since i’ve added anything to the site.
i have relocated from the Adirondacks to the high plains desert of WY .
loving it every min.
the dump deuce is worked at least every mouth ,mostly road repair or maintance.
adding corn grease to the steering box and rebuilding the pto shaft that drives the pump for the dump.
no other repairs , this truck is really solid truck. Local guy lost all this hay he had stock piled for winter due to prairie fire , use it to deliver a few bails of hay . There is no end to the usefulness of the dump.
earlier in the yr ,april , i start to fab together a prairie fire tanker- pump truck on an cargo deuce .
finished it up in june. First wk of july we had a fire , got call from a neighbor and responded .
my neighbor and myself had a busy time but managed to put out the north advancing fire . My tank was about empty when the local fire company , which is an hour away , arrived in time to take on the south and west line and get it out .
the whole process took 5-6 hours .
i broke a front spring hanger during a climb out of a cooley.
a few calls to source one and the repair went fairly well once the rivets were removed .
the tanker pump truck needs some work on some leaks and will be addressed this winter.
this truck was built in hopes it would never be used for fire .
its sucks to be wrong !
but its good to be prepared .

a big thanks to Jatonka for sourcing me these trucks along with parts and willingness to pass on alot of knowledge to me for maintaining them.
this would not be possible for me without his contribution .