Air-O-Matic A2 versus A3 differences?

[Gypsyman]

In my search for an air assist kit for my new to me M35A2C I was told that the Air-O-Matic kit for an A3 will work on an A2 but some parts must be changed. I've read what little literature I can find and every thread I've run across. I see no mention of the differences.

Is there any chance that someone could enlighten me as to the differences? If it must be an A2 kit how do I identify said beast?

 

[M35A2-AZ]

I think the kits are all for the A3 and it comes with all the mounts needed for the A2. You have to change the right U-Bolt/ spring plate.
If I remember right.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

I think the kits are all for the A3 and it comes with all the mounts needed for the A2. You have to change the right U-Bolt/ spring plate.
If I remember right.

I believe you are correct.

 

[Gypsyman]

That's the conclusion that I was coming to also. Not sure why the seller was stating that there were differences. I've run across a few used kits but most of them have damaged air cylinders.

The hunt continues...

 

[frank8003]

Air-O-Matic power steering problems and replacement parts Supplier

I figured I'd share a source for some replacement parts to the Air-O-Matic system since I had so much trouble finding anyone that had any remaining parts and figured there are others with the same problem. Anyway, I have a leaking piston cup seal in the air o matic ram that I havent been able to...

www.steelsoldiers.com

Military-Vehicles: Re: [MV] Power Steering for M35A2

www.mil-veh.org

It's NSN is 2530-01-388-4240 and it's commercial part number
is 88902.

 

[Gypsyman]

Thank you Frank. =)

 

[frank8003]

a bit more

 

[frank8003]

Thank you Frank. =)

Yeah at $5000 for a new kit I would be looking around too
I was trying to find just the actuating air cylinder.
other part numbers are 12430289 + 57K0289

 

[Gypsyman]

I was reading the old thread about parts availability. Does anyone know of replacement cylinder seal (o-ring) availability? I tried Arthur (apbloom) but no reply.