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I'm curious about what specific DeWalt impact you're using as well as the torque spec. I'm using a DeWalt 1/2" impact as well, but I'm trying not to go too crazy with it. I also learned recently that compared to at least the M939A1 super single rims, the M35A3 rims require nearly twice the...

The one wheel I mounted on the truck has lost 8 psi over three weeks. Without having done a leak test, I suspect it's because I don't have the clamp ring on tight enough because the distance between the end of the clamp ring stud and the top of the lock nut is about 1-1/4". The other wheels I...

When I'm done with this wheel I'm going to pause the project. It's been a huge time suck and has earned a place on the infamous "Honey don't!" list. Also, a couple tires I received have sidewall or bead damage, so I'm waiting for a reply from CSM to resolve that. I'm not planning on doing...

I forgot to take a picture or actually measure, but after looking in my A3's engine compartment recently, I think there's a little less than 1 foot between the top of the steering box and the bottom of the air compressor.

Back to bead lock inserts... I think I figured out why I had such a hard time getting the rim out of the tire: The bead lock insert appears to be warped. Maybe the tire sitting flat could've done this? I think I can reuse it since the beads on the 395 are closer together than on the 365...

I just got a 1700 psi peak pressure washer from Harbor Freight. It came with a detergent sprayer too, so I sprayed a Dawn mix on everything to degrease then turned the pressure all the way up. It got the GAA right off the inside of the rim, so that was easier than using a rag and drill brush...

Thanks to @CARNAC for providing me a tip about UICs, I think I finally figured out where my truck came from! Instead of Googling WYT5Y4, CARNAC suggested Googling WYT5AA, which brought me to a July 2020 US Army Corps of Engineers document that has some UICs and tells what they are. WYT5AA's...

Thanks for the tip, that was really helpful! I think I know what my truck did now! Googling WYT5AA brought me to a July 2020 US Army Corps of Engineers document that has some UICs and tells what they are. WYT5AA's unit name as of 2020 is 316 TM (MIL MAIL TERM), which is consistent with the...

Still considering a hose replacement. I ran the NSN and found the hose to have an inside diameter of 1 inch. I can't see why radiator or coolant hose can't be used as a substitute, and it might last longer. The original hose is made of a combination of fiberglass and cotton wrapped in a wire...

Are you just looking at the truck? The data plate on the glovebox cover should tell you for sure what the truck is. I think everything besides the wheels and tires of the M34 are the same as an M35, engine and transmission differences aside with the A1s and A2s.

Well if that's an M34, it got duals and probably a multifuel at some point.

Speaking of UICs, do you know of anywhere that has a listing of them for closed bases? I'm assuming the one I'm looking up has been closed for awhile since I can't find it: WYT5Y4 In fact, the closest result I could find is on this very forum where I previously mentioned it for my August 2020...

I'd think the M44 and M45 trucks would have 95% parts commonality since the only difference would be the tires. I didn't realize the rims were different for the singled-out tires. When you start talking about the A1 and A2 versions of everything, though, then you're talking gas vs. multifuel...

Most of the studs I've encountered so far on my truck's rims have a thick layer of CARC on them, with the coating thinner on some studs than others, allowing rust to form. I learned the hard way that it's best to chase these threads with a die first so that the clamp ring nuts back off easier...

I ended up doing this with my first wheel and torquing it to spec (between 425 and 475 ft-lbs for the M35A3 rims). The wheel is holding air fine. Hopefully I won't have to pull these rims apart for awhile! But when I have to, it won't be as terrible as this time. Another thing I realized is...

Better to see the boom being put to use than rotting in the brush (y) What does that mod do to the crane's capacity? The M246 is only rated to lift 10000 lbs if I remember correctly. I guess that's not a problem if you're never lifting more than that.

Is that gearing conversion a thing with the Rockwell axles?

One of the things to remember about the M35A3 is that is was designed to maximize the use of recycled M35 parts to help it supplement the initial FMTV delivery, so there are compromises made with some stuff like the CTIS implementation on existing Rockwell axles, the automatic transmission...

The Cat 3116 in my truck has a little less power (170 hp) and about the same torque, and it really does make the truck go. The automatic transmission helps with that too I'm sure! I'm sorry to hear that you plan to get rid of your truck! I get that it's not quite an ideal family vehicle...

Perhaps a local metal shop or truck shop can help you with that.