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Oh yes, I have read that post and looked mine over to see if it was worth trying. There is a lot of changes to gain 3". I came to the conclusion I can go a lot lower with an under-slung axle (which I have on hand and just needed to modify for width). Finding wheels and like new tires for $50...

Picture of my front and rear dump frame mounts (I don't think they are different on earlier models). Note the thickness of the spacer between the frame and bed frame. You may need the height but I'm not sure.

My 105 springs are the same as my A3 front plus has overloads. I'll peg them at 2 1/2 tons (just a guess). I know I don't want more spring, maybe less.

Making new frame to keep the 788 box lower and to pull behind the 1/2 ton pu. (not using the 1101...too high). Picked up 2 wheels and tires at the salvage yard from a 1 ton Ford truck and narrowed the Dexter axle to 3" past the outside of the box. Axle will be underslung. There will be an...

They are bolt on and just need removed. Google M818 and look at the images (just like my M931A2). If one has the machinery to take the dump bed off it's frame, during the change over may be a good time to rebuild select items, check for cracks in the frame/tank, etc.

The pivots (hinge) are part of the dump frame that mounts to the frame rails of the truck. Ramps do come off but the hinge and cylinders, tank and pump (and I think valve) are all part of the dump bed frame. No frame alterations are necessary.

It should be pretty straight forward since they are the same frame length and drive the pump in the bed frame tank. The hinge point is on the frame of the dump bed, so that should not be a problem. Yes, the PTO will need both front and rear which you already have on the M51, including...

The air shifts the Sprag clutch from forward to reverse. Sprag is a one way devise, that allows free movement in one direction but locks solid in the other direction. The TC has different gears that causes the rear to over-run the front and the Sprag relieves the difference. It does the same...

Do you have any idea what horsepower that the PTO portion could deliver? I have the PTO on the tranny and this doesn't appear to be a lot heavier duty. Allison says up to 45hp with lubed bearings, but I wouldn't want to sustain that much. I'm wondering about power for a saw or something...

The transfer case on the back of my M35A3, has the 6 bolt cover over the rear of the input shaft, driven by the transmission. Bearings are under the cover, but is there a splined coupling? Is there a PTO that comes off of the TC on a deuce, off the back of that primary input shaft? I...

I see about a 6-8" space above the spring. Are you cutting some of the frame for the axle to have some travel or is there a modification to the spring mounts? Like using a deuce front end's spring mounts where there is some space?

Please post more pictures about this....I'm lost on how you are flipping the axle.

Wow John....did you get a great deal on the welder? Darn they are expensive. Have safe travel home.

The question about rear supports is basically if you have any jacks at all. I read you say you need some, but was wondering what you are using now. Unhooked from the vehicle, climbing in might bring it all backwards. Jack stands would be handy and not have to be mounted. On mine, that same...

Got it, they are bulbs that go in sockets. That's a different animal than the strips, which can be made dimmer by the use of a PWM "dimmer".

Sorry but I haven't been under to see yet, I'm working on the frame and axle mounts right now with the bed off. I would assume the large port OEM on the A3 goes to the back, since it's operating 4 cylinders. You recommend changing so the front has the larger line? Would you carry the...

Thanks Peashooter for the heads up on the pin length when changing to 1 1/2" wheel cylinders. I need to confirm my plan re the brakes for my A3 being made into a 4x4, thus 2 less cylinders in the rear. I believe peashooter said the A3 master cylinder is 50/50. I'm going to 1 1/2" brake...

Are your LED's 24 vdc? I have some manual dimmers and remote controls for the 24 vdc, if you need to tame your brightness down a bit. I have some of the LED (green, red, white) strips that can be cut + the ends to make a series, like 4" or 8" pieces of LED strip with 30" of wire and another...

Looks great. Enjoy

This is interesting and timely. I had about 15 gallons in the M35A3 tank when I was about to take it off and I drained it into buckets. It was a yellowish color, more than normal fresh diesel I get and it seemed thicker. Since I had it all over me, I noticed it felt like it had more lubricity...