strange splash guard brackets

[rustystud]

Does anyone know what these brackets are for ? They are mounted above the rear splash guard support brackets on both sides. I just spent 2 hours going through all the parts books including the ORG-SNL-G-742 with no luck. Thanks for any help. My truck is a M35A2C 1988 Air Force unit.

 

[wreckerman893]

Looks like some kind of storage rack. May have been home brewed by the unit.

 

[alanb]

Is the round metal the same as the lunette ring on a tow bar?

 

[todds112]

I just noticed those on mine too.

 

[Scar59]

I just took delivery of a "87 Air Force truck out of Warner Robbins, I'll have to check it also. Definitely some type of support bracket. First to identify it wins the prize.

 

[rustystud]

Is the round metal the same as the lunette ring on a tow bar?

I didn't even think about that ! Some kind of Tow Bar holder. I'll measure it tomorrow.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Is the round metal the same as the lunette ring on a tow bar?

Not even close...much smaller than the lunette. I have the same brackets on my '86 Air Force A2C.

 

[DeucesWild11]

Perhaps just an added support incase you back into something? Does look like something slides into there though..

 

[Jeepsinker]

Found these on one of mine today as well.

 

[rustystud]

It's interesting, why go to the trouble of fabricating a angle plate with a circular ring welded on, put this on both sides of the truck and also add another angle plate 18" away ? The military never does anything without a purpose . Even if it's a stupid one. The problem is I cannot even find these parts in any manual ! It seems like a lot of other trucks also have these brackets, so it cannot be a local thing. My truck has lived it's life out here at McCord Air Force base. Now JBLM (Joint Base Lewis McCord ) . Others clear out in Louisiana ! With all the combined knowledge out here in "Steel Soldiers Land" someone must know what there for .

 

[gimpyrobb]

I asked a long time ago, no good answer was found.

 

[Scar59]

I asked a long time ago, no good answer was found.

What? I was about to suggest to call you. "If anyone should know, it would be Gimpyrobb....."

 

[steelandcanvas]

Gotta be an Air Force thing

 

[todds112]

Mine's not Air Force. There "has" to be a purpose for the round part.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Gotta be an Air Force thing

I was thinking "drop side bed" thing, as I have not seen those on "regular" beds.

 

[rustystud]

So the mystery continues !

 

[andy3]

Looks to me like you would use it for a stake for either a portable extended mudflap or flagging to warn for extra wide load.

 

[steelandcanvas]

I was thinking "drop side bed" thing, as I have not seen those on "regular" beds.

Only common to A2C's? That narrows it down a little bit.

 

[Woodsplinter]

I have a 1983 A2C from the Air National Guard and I do not have those.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I have a 1983 A2C from the Air National Guard and I do not have those.

So you have a drop side bed that doesn't have them?