air o matic steering kit-cheapest place to buy complete?

[res0wc18]

so where are they?

 

[wsucougarx]

I've seen some come up on ebay for $900 and in here for 1000-1200 lately. That's about the cheapest you're going to find.
Here's a link to a guy I buy most all my parts from. Great service
Air Assist Power Steering Kit For The M35, 57K0289

 

[steelandcanvas]

Here's a link to a guy I buy most all my parts from. Great service
Air Assist Power Steering Kit For The M35, 57K0289

I agree, Erik's a good Guy to deal with.

 

[res0wc18]

noted, seems like a cool place. Hes about the closest to us in here in Wa anyways.

Do these kits need any special tools to install?

 

[steelandcanvas]

Do these kits need any special tools to install?

I've never installed one, however by looking at the parts and pieces in photos, seems basic hand tools would get the task done. Someone that has installed one should chime in.

 

[tjcouch]

I've never installed one, however by looking at the parts and pieces in photos, seems basic hand tools would get the task done. Someone that has installed one should chime in.

The only thing unusual might be big jack stand to hold both front tires off the ground, a 1" drill bit, deep impact sockets for getting the old axle U bolts off, pot of near-boiling water to heat up the hoses to receive the fittings, liquid wrench for everything to be removed, and remember NOT to install the air regulator should you kit have one.

For more on my install experience:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/members-rides/34479-air-o-matic-install-completed-pics.html

 

[res0wc18]

dont install the air regulator? Why?

 

[jatonka]

I have installed 6 air-o-matic kits on M35 Deuces and I don't jack any wheels off the ground. I have no problem with the brand new black frame mounted regulators. Agreed the civilian kits don't have them. No special tools needed. JT

 

[OPCOM]

It took me most of the day, but I am slow. No special tools, alot of elbow grease on the axle bolts. I used the supplied safety valve, no issues with it at all. What is the 1" drill bit for? I did not need it.

 

[frodobaggins]

It took me most of the day, but I am slow. No special tools, alot of elbow grease on the axle bolts. I used the supplied safety valve, no issues with it at all. What is the 1" drill bit for? I did not need it.

To drill through the frame to run hoses, a lot of people skip that and just tie around.

 

[wehring]

had the hole...

One of my frames had the hole already in it. It made it easier

Justin

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

dont install the air regulator? Why?

They are not needed.

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

It took me most of the day, but I am slow. No special tools, alot of elbow grease on the axle bolts. I used the supplied safety valve, no issues with it at all. What is the 1" drill bit for? I did not need it.

Older frames do not have a hole where the elbow comes through the frame.