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Poking you with a stick to see about getting pics of how they did the spring perches etc. Thanx in advance

hmmmmm. Not according to Steve if I understand him right. Seems he is saying; just like any other differential.. power is sent to what is spinning the most. With no rear driveshaft to another axle attached, then this will create in effect a "spinning" axle and all power will be sent to it, thus...

thanks for the pic offer. If understand what Steve6x6x6 wrote, also curious to how your friend set up the air switch so not to be driving around in front wheel drive unknowingly.

Ok, when you said you confused me. True moving the axle forward seems not to big a deal. Measure and drill new holes and move things up. But fabricating the 6x6 axle spring perches etc. though while not "complicated" is still a bit of a large task it would seem. Would love to see his...

???? Confused. Thought you were saying this was the Axle with the Power Divider box swapped in place of the standard A1, A0 rear axle? Or did it start off as an A1 P2? that already had the Power Divider Box type axle on it and he just slid it forward? If am understanding what you describe...

Any info on the conversion? Judging by length of chassis is that a 6x6 modified to a 4x4? oops..... answered while typing. Keep getting distracted while typing responses lol. Will, if you get the chance would love it if you could get a picture of his fabrication and any input he might have...

Doing this according to TM's should be sufficient. Others with more maintenance experience on these rigs than I will hopefully chime in their thoughts on this.

Think a 6x6 axle can get the gear change from what have read here but don't quote me without searching to verify. See http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?126883-FMTV-High-Speed-Gears/page17 and other threads Don't know if anyone has done such an axle swap yet. Most seem to Poo Poo the...