If you don't use the AWD too much, you can remove the front drive flanges
and have a set of dummies made to cover the hole. Keep the live ones in a
bag under the seat.
Steve AKA Dr Deuce
----- Original Message -----
From: Spunky's Motor Pool <spunkysmotorpool@yahoo.com>
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] Dump Truck Info
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> From: TacticalTruck@aol.com | Block address
> Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 23:03:13 EST
> Subject: Re: [MV] Dump Truck Info
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>
> ....Power steering and lock out hubs are easy to
> install but expensive to buy. Install the hubs on
> air shift trucks only. Unless you're parallel parking
> your deuce everyday, I think, it is an expensive
> gimmik. Besides, you need the exercise!
> Jeff
> TacticalTruck.com
> ------------------------------------------------------
> Hi List,
>
> I'm afraid that I must disagree with Jeff regarding
> the lock out hubs being an expensive gimmik. With
> fuel economy doubled on average, a smoother ride, and
> better power, not to mention less wear and tear on the
> front axle parts, it seems like a smart thing to do if
> you're willing to spend some extra money on your
> deuce.
>
> However I do agree that if you do decide to install
> them, to only do so on air-shift front axles. These
> are the only ones that they will work with. The kits
> are not made for the sprag units.
>
> As for power steering, it all depends how much you use
> your deuce. Granted, if you only take it out once in
> awhile, and not for long trips, I agree that it would
> be overkill. However if you use your deuce as a daily
> driver or a work truck, I think that the kit makes a
> very nice improvement to the truck. While you don't
> really notice it when you're going down the road
> straight, you certainly do notice it when making a
> hard or quick turn. And work is hard enough - why not
> make the driving as easy as you can?
>
> Just my opinion - the whole 2 cents worth!!
>
> Helen Breeden
>
>
>
>
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