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More mods and fixes. Fender cracks, hitch spring washer, tethered reverse pin.... Had the fenders off so that I can space them away from the frame - needed an extra 1/8" to get the compressor base in between them. Tad of an interference fit. Spacing the fenders out 1/8" will also save the...

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/m116a3-fix-up-conversion-thread.188781/page-4 Thanks. Have written on there about a post that I may be able to assist with.

Colt - I just found this thread. I had to rebuild the rear support leg on my M116A3 - don't see a big issue in cutting it down for the smaller tyres. All I'd do is punch out the roll pin, separate the two halves, cut off enough to make it the right height for you. Re drill new roll pin hole...

That seems awfully "Heath Robinson" (cobbled together - can't remember the correct 'American' term). Wouldn't there be a 'bespoke' pin on a chain ? I looked in the TM but it's only for maintenance etc., not operation.

Got it - cheers. …………. shipping for that little thing is $20!

Wasn't me - came like that from DRMO 2 weeks ago. Lots had gotten clobbered inc front jack leg, hub cap missing, rear stabiliser bust, brake line crimped and split..... But yes, that's the part that got mangled. . Kinda got it straightened out - not too pretty but I think it will be...

Local NAPA found the HydroAct shock absorber - $220!!!!!

Wow $122 for a new shock from Croft.... I think I'll keep looking, or bouncing.

M116A3 Surge brake grenaded! Damper took a hit too. Hopefully I can unpeel this lot and see how it was originally made. May have to cut out the whole center and re-man it. Issue will be making it the correct size to engage the spring retainer. I guess there's no "REPAIRING" the damper...