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2022 sources for m35a2 power steering

pr0l1f1c

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The kits are out there, but for what they are, often requiring fabrication and fitting rather than being a true kit, is there a good source to get m35a3 air P/S or a hydraulic kit that isn't as much as the truck itself?
 

rustystud

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The kits are out there, but for what they are, often requiring fabrication and fitting rather than being a true kit, is there a good source to get m35a3 air P/S or a hydraulic kit that isn't as much as the truck itself?
Simple answer, No.
Now if you have access to a junkyard, or a good friend at a parts store you might be able to get the parts cheaper. Either way your going to pay in money or time, or both.
 

rustystud

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That's what I thought, are the air power steering options as bad as everyone says?
Air powered steering will never be as good as hydraulic power steering. There will always be that slight "lag" and "drag" on the steering wheel. Some of our older electric powered buses had air-powered steering. Same problems our Deuces have.
 

Mullaney

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That's what I thought, are the air power steering options as bad as everyone says?
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AND the air powered steering uses an amazing amount of air. Tractors backing into a slot at a dock with an inexperienced driver will drain the air tanks amazingly fast. Then when the low air buzzer comes on, the driver gets concerned and blocks traffic waiting to build air.

Everybody has an opinion, but power steering just isn't a requirement.
Arm Strong steering has worked well for over a hundred years...

Even moving at low speeds it isn't all that difficult to turn the wheel to point the truck in the direction you want to go.
 

pr0l1f1c

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I wondered if air supply was an issue, I don't think I need power steering either but I've been spoiled by the M813 5 ton easily getting around tight spots and being forgiving when I pack myself into urban parking lots lol, thanks all for the replies and info!
 
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