Lower clearance with tire pressure? M35A2

[hunderliggur]

I have searched and searched, read the TM, exhausted Google, and can't find an answer. About how much could I expect to lower the cab height of the top of a M35A2 hardtop by reducing tire pressure? I need to get it in my garage for at least one picture. I have 93" without removing the trim. I am OK with taking the top of the stack off. Thanks for any help our members can provide.

 

[Flyingvan911]

I reduced my tire pressure to about 20 PSI once. I think it came down a good three inches. I don't think anyone's really looked for a PSI to height relationship before. This is one to play around with.

 

[seano11]

Um measure from the ground to the rim and them subtract half a inch so you don't ride on the rim?

 

[hunderliggur]

Looks like. Need to loose 3, maybe 4 inches to fit into the garage. It looks like the tires will do that, they are now 9 inches to the ground from the rim. So, if the insurance underwriter insists on a picture, I guess my wife gets the garage cleaned out!

 

[wreckerman893]

Or you could take a picture of it in your "other garage" like I did.

 

[m-35tom]

you're gonna let the air out of the tires every time you park it??

 

[welldigger]

you're gonna let the air out of the tires every time you park it??

I think this is for a photo op to appease his insurance company.

 

[hunderliggur]

I think this is for a photo op to appease his insurance company.

Bingo! However, now that I know it can be done, it gives me some more painting and winter service options. Just have to take off the tarp and bows.

 

[swbradley1]

Um measure from the ground to the rim and them subtract half a inch so you don't ride on the rim?

Half inch? Maybe with a destroyed tire but you will never get it that low and still have a good tire.

 

[doghead]

If you use photoshop, you can fix the problem.

Take a picture of your garage, then enlarge it. Your truck should fit right in after that!

 

[hunderliggur]

I only need to drop 3". Tires inflated are 9" to the rim. I should be able to drop just the two front tires and fit it in.

 

[emr]

I think I noticed someone saying "with out bows, I did not notice you saying you had bows and tarp on ? maybe i missed it, if you do you do not need them for the pic, if you dont the exhust stack end is removable to make the height , that is allot easier than bleeding all those tires, if still to high lower the windshield, if its in its in, it does not need full dress for the pick .

 

[hunderliggur]

Hard top. Is 96", door height is 93"

 

[swbradley1]

You should be able to squeeze it down 4 inches and back or pull it in.

 

[patracy]

If you use photoshop, you can fix the problem.

Take a picture of your garage, then enlarge it. Your truck should fit right in after that!

Ok, that made me laugh.

 

[hunderliggur]

Looks like garage clean out time. Insurance wants a picture.

 

[wb9btz]

If you use photoshop, you can fix the problem.

Take a picture of your garage, then enlarge it. Your truck should fit right in after that!

Now that's FUNNY!

 

[steelandcanvas]

Good excuse to build a shop; Honey, guess what, the Deuce won't fit in the garage!

 

[rtk]

I went the Wreckerman route , had to use my "OTHER BARN" , but I do like the photo shop idea !

 

[hunderliggur]

It really will go in the garage. It will make it easier to paint, install the air assist, etc. it will also keep me from filling the garage with junk!