M35a2 to M275 conversion

[DeuceRon]

Hello guys, I was wondering about removing the bed and adding a M275 5th wheel to my 71 Deuce to haul a semi trailer?? Has anyone done this? The kit comes with the approach aprons, mud flaps and catwalk

 

[NDT]

I did long ago. Have to shorten the frame behind the bogie. No fun drilling the 10 holes through the frame for the 5th wheel. Plumbing mods for the glad hands on the catwalk. Tractor protection valve needed.

 

[HDN]

Did the deuce tractors have a double frame too?

 

[NDT]

Did the deuce tractors have a double frame too?

Nope but right where the 5th wheel goes is the trunnion crossmember so you gotta drill through two layers of frame.

 

[biscuitwhistler37]

I did long ago. Have to shorten the frame behind the bogie.

Do you remember roughly how much you have to shorten the frame?

 

[country]

we have a complete take off 5th wheel set up for sale $600



M35-846 | 5TH Wheel Assembly with Approach Ramps and Walk on Crossover Platform M275A2 Tractor
5TH Wheel Assembly with Approach Ramps and Walk on Crossover Platform M275A2 Tractor
NSN #:
$599.00

 

[DeuceRon]

I did long ago. Have to shorten the frame behind the bogie. No fun drilling the 10 holes through the frame for the 5th wheel. Plumbing mods for the glad hands on the catwalk. Tractor protection valve needed.

Thanks for the info, actually I will only be pulling a 19+7 gooseneck. And 80" from the trunnion will give me about 3' of clearance