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  1. TiredIron

    Ring Mount Legs...question.

    Can anyone here confirm if the three Ring Mount Legs are all exactly the same length...?? I know that each upper bracket is different and specific.....but are the mounting legs...all the same length...?? Also .....does anyone have a set of U-Bolts for the rear legs....that they'd like to...
  2. TiredIron

    Converting completely from Sprage....to Air Shift...?

    So....there is no change to the front axle......the front axles are all the same.
  3. TiredIron

    Converting completely from Sprage....to Air Shift...?

    If'n a person with a stock 1977 M35A2 with the Sprage set up was wanting to do the complete conversion to the Air Shift set up......what are the main components that would have to be changed. I'm trying to compare this against installing the REB Sprage Removal kit.....that just gives you the...
  4. TiredIron

    Question on the "Bobbers"....and "Short Truck

    Mike, YASSER.....THATS what I'm talkin' about. Is it just me...or does anyone else think that looks a lot better than using a M105 trailer box. This way you get a full 8ft X 8ft box with no inner fenders and all your seats and bows still work. TiredIron
  5. TiredIron

    Question on the "Bobbers"....and "Short Truck

    This might be a dumb question......and it might have a simple answer. Why would you not......or could not....just cut four feet off of the original Deuce 12ft bed, after removing the rear axle on a "Bob Job"........? It would take a little metal re-fab to re-attach the rear frame .....but...
  6. TiredIron

    Best source for Primer and or Paint ......

    I'm about to start this Bobbed Deuce project and have a 105 trailer to sacrifiice. The bed needs a few spots tweeked straight and there is the usual surface rust here and there. I'm going to have a mobile sand blaster stop by and give the trailer and the Deuce a light blastling to eliminate...
  7. TiredIron

    M35 radio

    In case anyone might be interested. I have two complete set ups. One ea. AN/PRC77....with the Amplifier/Power Supply Shelf...in the M1029 Mounting Shelf. One ea. AN/PRC25....with the Amplifier/Power Supply Shelf...in the M1029 Mounting Shelf. Both units recently went through a complete Depot...
  8. TiredIron

    Question on the "Bobbers"....and "Short Truck

    Howdy, Would 2-3 of you That have performed the Deuce 4X conversion give either a quick call ( and I'll call back on my dime)..or email me your phone number and I'll call you. I want to start a 4X conversion and I have a couple of question. Thanks TiredIron walt054@attglobal.net
  9. TiredIron

    Question on the "Bobbers"....and "Short Truck

    After sneaking around without registration and plates for nearly six years......I finally got caught this spring. They towed my truck and impounded it......cost me nearly $500.00. I finally went down and got liabilty insurance, weight ticket, VIN inspection,.....and plates. With sales...
  10. TiredIron

    Please give me the $.10 explaination of how the Non Air Shif

    I understand the Air Shift (Rockwell..?) front axle as far as how...and when it works. But I don't clearly understand the Non-Air Shift (Sprage) axle....on how and when it works.......and what happens if you install a pair of Locking Hubs on one...??? Thanks in advance.
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