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I was going to get the M35A3 rear axle seal kits from Big Mike's. I'm not sure if they're repros or surplus, but aside from the extra o-rings they look like M35A2 rear axle seals. I think I watched that same video. The job doesn't look terrible!

I don't think video uploads will work here since server space isn't infinite. Your best bet is to upload it to YouTube and link it here.

I was looking at the pictures on my phone earlier. I agree now it looks like a Chieftain, especially with the looks of the armored skirts. Those are cool tanks!

What's the quality like on the OTC tools? I'm not familiar with them.

Just one. Would two make me run faster and jump higher? :p

Does anyone have any recommendations for 3" 8-point sockets? I'm going to be checking wheel bearings this spring and want something good enough that's not going to round off the bearing lock nuts, especially when setting torque.

I learned that's especially true with the jack stands. I was happy when I found out that my 3-ton jack stands could support a rear axle since they sit lower to the ground than the front axle! The 6-ton stands had a lot of extra reach with plenty of detents to spare for the front axle, even...

Maybe he rode in them some time ago! Once you get your truck on the road, you may find that you'll be getting more attention than while driving muscle cars :p

3/4" drive socket set Some kind of torque multiplier - at least 3/4" drive Either a big torque wrench that can torque both left and right, or a small one to use with the torque multiplier A powerful 1/2" or 3/4" impact wrench Maybe something to move wheels around with, especially if you plan on...

Are M39/809 and M939 axles easily interchangeable? Besides connecting air brakes that is...

I think @Mullaney might have a hint about that. When I was doing my wheels I think he remarked how stuck the clamp ring studs are in the rim...

What do the inserts look like? The ones I reused on my M35A3's wheels had about a single 1.5" wide groove on the inside surface with a hole with a brass sleeve in the groove roughly aligned with the turret valve on the rim:

That's pretty cool! I wouldn't mind an older 5-ton modified like that.

Congratulations! That looks like a fun project!

I'll bite... Leopard 2 and AMX-30?

I've seen people asking between $8k and $12k for M35A3s on Facebook, complete with the cargo bed or as a chassis. These trucks were in driveable condition. I feel like the M35A3 is the closest thing to buying an MTV without buying an MTV, creature comforts notwithstanding. (My wife still...

I attached the lube order for your truck. According to page 2, the multifuel takes OE/HDO 30, which I think is 30 wt. Others can probably give you better guidance.

It's my understanding that the problem with the AT1545 on the M35A3 is that it wasn't really designed for the loads the truck was designed to operate with. The GVWR of the truck is around 19000 lbs, going up to about 25000 lbs GCWR. The truck's GCWR is actually a little over the AT1545's load...

The main weakness I've read about the M939 trucks involves low range and reverse gear - just don't give it too much gas pedal :poop: Also it seems the fuel shutoff solenoid likes to stick closed. I think the Cat 3116 is a good motor. It has seen wide application from 150 to around 700...

Yeah, there's mention about it in the LO, the TM, and some posts here about maintaining it. My understanding is that you can go a few thousand miles between PMCS with it though, like everything else on the truck (the LO says to check bearing nut tightness and lubricate every 3000 miles). I...