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Mike, First-sorry to learn of the loss of your brother in law. One the solution-its clever and a great idea. I think I will do something like this but get the tire into the nest. It seems that there is enough space between cab and bed-its just to tight getting past air intake piping. If I can...

I went with the 14.00 tires for my 923. When I went to slide the spare into the nest, she would not fit. The sidewalls of tire are to fat to sneak between the intake air pipe and leading edge of bed. If the intake air pipe was moved, it would fit. If the bed was pushed back, maybe 1 inch-she...

I have two A3's-one short one and one long one. The short one got large Michelins on A3 rims, the long truck got the Hemtt wheels and 395 Goodyears. Both drive the same but like the look of the big Goodyears a little better. Both speedometers now read correctly?! I drive at 2500 RPM-no higher...

Not sure why, but did notice my a2 felt like it was on rails compared to my a3. When I put the lockouts on, it seemed to make a difference. Given the running gear is the same, it may be due to a3 tires, weight difference of engine or maybe the automatic transmission. Lifting of the throttle for...

I put a set of lock outs on my A3. Found it made a difference in overall performance. Steering through corners feels more like an A2 as opposed to an A3 without lockouts. Winter time is when I have noticed the greatest difference. Paid less than 600 bucks for a set and believe its the best...

Those are A3 tires and wheels-temporary. Had a flat on the NDT's. Just using the temp combo for moving around the yard. New tire on the way!

Finally got to cleaning up my Duece. She came to me in desert tan and appears to be an Iowa national Guard truck. I have found being buff is tougher than camo. Blasted all the surface rust spots and treated to POR15 to make sure she does not get new pimples. Used an attachment for pressure...

I have been through the DMV in Minnesota. Mine was titled as Farm truck for the FPU and Farm trailer for the trailer. I have a farm and dont intend on driving beyond the restricted 150 mile radius. Pete

Super nice. Pete

Nice. A fresh coat of paint really transforms these vehicles. I have found a neat tool to clean them up prior to paint. Northern Tool sells and attachment that connects to the end of a standard pressure washer. It comes with a venturi and hose with nozzle for use with sandblast sand. Water under...

Dont lean on starter to long. I did and it caused damage to my copper plate in solenoid. By holding starter to long, you will pit the copper plate. Its an easy fix but a little bit of an exercise to do. Mine both start with no ether down to about 25 degrees F. I have bought a hotstart heater for...

Split tailgate is a great idea. You could add a slider pin-like on a 5-ton drop side to couple the two halves. Further-welding on a tab to one of the sides would allow dropping both at once or one side only (my M36A3 has this on the drop sides). Pete

Thanks. Simple is good. For those working their trucks, this may save a few fella's shoulders. It would be easy enough for everybody to be able to do in their own garage-shop. Pete

I have one that I will be doing an install. Looks simple. I am planning on taking the small heater hose from water pump and splicing in the Hotshot where the hose lays on the inner fenderwell. Simple. Even the diagram in the hotshot install manual looks just like the A3 install. Care must be...

I just went out and looked at it. It can be done without pulleys. If one wants 180 travel-it will be clunky to do. If however one limits to simple 90 degrees-it could be done simply and would not look all that bad. Rear clearance light would need to move a bit. Its not full on attractive-but if...

I have two A3's. Switched both out to ATF with no issues. One does however shift like my Honda-perfect and smooth. The other is good-just not quit as smooth.

Use a simple counter weight Pete

Scrib-google it. For a few bucks you get 24 hours of downloading fun. There where several on the site. Pete

You win! Pete

The wheel is assembled just as if there are two wheels-just like factory. Just like a typical rear wheel install, the wheel is installed. Then the thimble screws on to stud and is thightened down. Then I install the back up plate-it basically simulates the second wheel. I then use the lug nut to...