m35 conversion

[Hotwire]

I noticed a previous conversation about converting a m35 into a 4x4 single axle, i have a chance to buy a m35 for $2800 and was thinking about this 4x4 conversion, i agree with some that the bed should be the cut down origional deuce bed, anyone want to help me figure out what all is needed to do this conversion, i think it involves removing the rear axle then moving the front rear back 4in, but this was to compensate for the wheel well opening to line up using this trailer bed,will the frame need to be cut? will the drive shaft be long enough or have to longer? this truck if built will not be used for hauling so can the origional springs and mounts be used? help will be greatly apppreciated, i need someone to help me thru this entire journey, thanks Mike

 

[Sephirothq]

You will need a front suspension from another M35A2 or the springs from an m105a2. The 35A2 suspension is nicer to work with if you can find it.
Some people move the axle around, some people don't.

Some people use an m105a2 bed some cut the duece bed, some make a custom bed.
it's your choice.

 

[MWMULES]

There are alot of threads on this on the Deuce Modification and Hot-Rodding forum. Those hot rodders can point you in the in the right direction.

 

[Djfreema]

Check out some of the threads here. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/search.php?searchid=55730 I used my stock bed and cut out 36", shortened the frame 36" and moved the front rear axle back 11" which meant lengthening the driveshaft 11". There are at least 3 detailed threads in the link that show lots of pictures that should help you alot.

 

[TenTires]

I just wonder why everybody wants to REMOVE axles from the deuce? Why not ADD? I mean, just picture a deuce with 4 or 5 axles in the back, now thats BAD A$$!!!

 

[twright]

I have a set of front springs out of a M35A2 I drilled out the rivets did not cut them out if you are going to do this and need them PM me