Another Bobbed Deuce Project

[Dirtygrunt]

Ok for the details I have a 1971 M35a2 that was rebuilt in 1990 so its in pretty good shape. I bought the whole rear half of a Peterbuilt from the cab back and plan on bobbing with the Air leaf suspension. On to the pics>>>

 

[Dirtygrunt]

This is what I got done today man the bigger the toys the bigger tools you gotta have!!!!

 

[phil2968]

Cool, I think it may be a first on this site. We're watching for updates.

 

[barrybryant29]

Hey, That is a good idea, should ride good too. And you already got air.

 

[Dirtygrunt]

Ok spent about 3 and half hours and got the rear axle pack out

 

[plym49]

This is going to be good. What will you do for brakes?

 

[Dirtygrunt]

I'm using the same axle and brakes just swapping the air suspension

 

[dilligaf13]

How did the cost of the donor Peterbuilt suspension compare to a the cost of a set of M35 front springs?

 

[Dirtygrunt]

Well i bought the front suspension of a M35 for 500 bucks then I found the rear set up on the Pete for 1000 but it has two kits on it so if I keep one and sale one I'll come out about the same but with a cooler suspension. So I have a front suspension for sale also!!

 

[marsman]

Keep the pictures comming.

 

[downeast]

Sounds like a cool project

 

[plym49]

I'm using the same axle and brakes just swapping the air suspension

Excellent.

 

[dilligaf13]

Ditto

 

[Dirtygrunt]

Ok time for some more pics got the air leaf all bolted on the set the bed up and marked everything then set the axle under it should be ready to roll by the weekend.......

 

[Dirtygrunt]

sorry forgot the pics

 

[Dirtygrunt]

more pics

 

[dilligaf13]

how does this swap affect the ride height in the rear?

 

[rorybellows]

might i ask the reason for using the "stock" bags? seems like you'd want something a little taller to keep things out of harms way. or why not go off the top of the axle?

 

[eldgenb]

I am going to do a build like this for myself one of these days, keep up the good work.

 

[Dirtygrunt]

Well i got it out and rode it around today but its hard to get pics at night so they will have to wait till later. As for what I used I just used the bags and mounted them the same way they were in the big rig, I can fill the bags about half way and the frame sits level with out the trailer bed on it. And I didnt want to mount the bags to high up and then have to lift the front axle. I have to pressure wash it and paint it then ill put the bed on and get some pics...