Who has the air assist steering on their deuce?

[nickd]

anyone?

 

[ken]

Mcinfantry has one on his. It doesen't look like too much work to install.

 

[mcinfantry]

i do. i have it and lockouts. worth every penny when prallel parking at LSU tailgating and city street driving. not helpful on the interstate.
what do you want to know specifically?
1) i would buy it, before i would buy lockouts.
2) i would buy ouverson over selectro (i have selectro)

 

[M1075]

I have two deuces with it. Thumbs up!

 

[sermis]

Can you post some PIC's?

 

[bottleworks]

How does the air assist get controled? Meaning...what tells it to start pushing the wheels to the right when turning right?

 

[Crazyguyla]

It has a specially designed drag link that directs the air pressure. I think I still have the technical drawings around here somwhere. It's the same steering setup on the M35A3's

 

[bottleworks]

But what controls the air ram? It keeps the original Steering box, correct?

 

[clinto]

OK, here are some pics, courtesy of Recovery4x4 and M35 Products:

And this info courtesy the M35products.com website:

Manual steering is always available as a backup in the event of a power assist failure.

If pressure in the system drops below 60 PSI, Air-O-Matic's safety valve closes protecting your air brake system and returning the steering to manual control. When sudden engine failure occurs, reserve air allows you to steer the vehicle to a safe stop.

Installation takes only four hours using standard automotive tools: no cutting, welding, or fabrication required.

 

[clinto]

And to answer the question about the air ram, I believe it works the same as an early Mustng with the add on power steering, except with air obviously. A valve fluctuates within the cylinder, allowing air to push one way or the other.

 

[Flatlander]

Does the M35products kit come with everything needed for installation, or do you need to have air lines made, etc?
What's wrong with Selectro?

 

[jatonka]

The M35 Products kits come complete, everything is there. I have 2 trucks with them installed and just bought 2 more trucks with them on from the Gov't. They are excellent when off road. John T

 

[clinto]

What's wrong with Selectro?

Some folks do not like the Selectro hubs as they are more likely to allow water into the hub, as opposed to the Ouverson style.

Howver, some folks prefer the Selectros, as their trucks do not go swimming often and the Ouversons look very non original due to how far they stick out.

 

[Recovry4x4]

I'm one of the ones that preers the Selectros.

 

[YankeeDuece]

I just received a quote from Memphis supply yesterday for the Air-o-matic, $ 1945.00 plus $40.00 shipping. I have a couple of other calls out for quotes but have not received them yet. Will keep you posted.

 

[mangus580]

http://www.m35products.com/Air-O-Matic.htm

 

[n3uka]

Are there any negatives to the air assist?

 

[clinto]

Are there any negatives to the air assist?

It'll lighten your pocket to the tune of about $1300.

 

[OPCOM]

I'm very happy with the selectro hubs.

My air-o-matic came with everything needed. You can also call Mr. M35products on the phone if you have a problem you don't understand. I'd buy straight from interagency motor pool.

Note: never flip the air-shift 'on' when moving with any kind of lockout hubs disengaged. A surprisingly unpleasant sound may momentarily occur.

 

[Djfreema]

I just bought a new air o matic ram by itself off ebay for $35, now I need to buy the control valve/drag link. I think I can make the mounts and lines easily. Anybody have any ideas where to get the drag link? Any body have an extra's laying around?