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    M35A3 Fan needed

    Unfortunately it seems that I have found the weak link on my a3 at the expense of my radiator! 13,000 pounds of steel and the government cut corners on a plastic engine cooling fan! I was wondering if anyone would happen to have a spare fan that they would be willing to part with? Please note...
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    New Mud Flaps and Stuck Window

    Forgot to attach my picture!
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    New Mud Flaps and Stuck Window

    Hey Guys, I went to my CAT dealer this weekend and bought a set of mud flaps to put on the A3. I'm Pretty pleased with how it came out 8) . Does anyone have any experience with a stuck door window? It appears that mine has jumped the track and I can't get it down to take it out. It was stuck...
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    Bobbed A3 W/W DONE

    To be honest I have not had the chance to open it up yet. I'm still waiting on my brake fluid and driveshaft to get here. I'm Hoping to get around 55 mph. I will let you know as soon as I get it ready.
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    Bobbed A3 W/W DONE

    Floridianson, do you know where the adjustment for the governor is on the compressor? I've been wanting to turn it up a bit anyway. my truck seems to run a bit low. Thanks, clb
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    2012 vin info thread

    a. S/N: 500237 b. Registration Number: None c. NSN: 2320013833850 d. Purchase Loc.: GL Pineville e. Bumper Numbers: Illegible M35A3 W/W Note: The truck has marks from GL noting BELIZE and an operator tag on windshield by the name of Hexnayder. Thanks in advance for...
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    Bobbed A3 W/W DONE

    I have almost finished up my bobbed A3 on 1400's. All that is left is to wire up the tail lights, plumb the trailer air lines, and bleed the brakes. I am going to try to turn up the air assist tomorrow. are there any other quick adjustments that would help with the functionality of the truck...
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    2012 louisiana steel soldiers rally

    I will be at trucks gone wild as well. Maybe we can meet up
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    tire size = mph?

    Hey guys, I was just thinking about this earlier. The attached PDF shows the theoretical true speed vs speedo readout for an A3 with 395's 1400's and 1600's. The chart ranges from 5-60 mph. If anyone wants one for an A2 or for different tire sizes let me know. It won't take me but a few minutes...
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    M35A3 Bobbing problems

    Got it in about 15 min today with a wedge, some drillstem, a bottle jack and a BFH. Will Post pics when I can get on the computer. Thanks for The help!
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    M35A3 Bobbing problems

    Got it in about 15 min today with a wedge, some drillstem, a bottle jack and a BFH. Will Post pics when I can get on the computer. Thanks for The help!
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    M35A3 Bobbing problems

    As much as I want to drop 13000 pounds of steel and cause a minor earthquake...I don't have the means to do it! I don't think my 110 hp kubota will do it!
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    M35A3 Bobbing problems

    Thanks for all the help I got through KMS's step pretty easily. Gonma attempt the dilligaf method tomorrow ;) Thanks for all the help and the quick replies!
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    M35A3 Bobbing problems

    I am in the process of bobbing my 1995 A3 and have run into a few problems. I have gotten the bed off and cut the heads off of all the rivets on the rear sub frame. I was able to get the side brace plates off the frame with relative ease, however the rivets that held it are still in place. They...
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    Anyone know this Bobbed Deuce?

    mmeridith, How did the previous owner bob your truck? M105 Springs? If so how did he mount them? I am in the process of bobbing mine and I want to go with 49"'s.
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    Best Rear Spring Option for Bobbed Deuce

    I think I am going to order the brackets from Ballistic Fab. What part number or what size bracket did you request in order to fit the trailer springs. Also, What size U-Bolts did you go with and where did you get them? Thanks for the help, CLB
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    Best Rear Spring Option for Bobbed Deuce

    I am having the same dilemma. I think I am going to chop the trailer frame and bolt it to the bottom of the deuce frame using 1/2" plate.....This looks to be the easiest option. I really wanted to go with 53's, guess I'll just have to get another project truck! :D
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    5 Ton Beadlock Bolt Pattern for Adapter Plate

    It turns out I was misinformed. It appears that the wheels I am getting are in fact 5 ton wheels. The only dimension I am missing is the one shown as 15.00 in the attached screenshot. Can anyone help clarify this. After the model is complete I will gladly post the DWG file for everyone to use...
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    5 Ton Beadlock Bolt Pattern for Adapter Plate

    Thats exactly the dimensions I was looking for! One more question, does anyone know the size of the studs that hold the wheel together? -clb
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    5 Ton Beadlock Bolt Pattern for Adapter Plate

    I am in the process of designing some adapter plates for 5 ton wheels to fit my A3. I know the A3 Bolt pattern is 6 on 8.75 but does anyone know the pattern for the lock nuts on the 5 ton wheel it is 16 on ____? Thanks for any help. I plan on lathing out the centers of the 5 ton wheels and...
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