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That is an upcoming chore I have to do on both my deuce, and the 5 ton. Happy days. My new (old stock) ones are thick and with the large heavy duty zips.View attachment 721669 I changed out the drivers side dust boot today. The zipper was seized so I had to cut it off. Will change the passenger side tomorrow before the bad weather moves in.
Very nice!Got the Delco 21SI installed View attachment 721586
Thank you sir, those rubber stops are for the tailgate. The ones on my truck are worn down, pretty much falling apart.That's a nice pile o'parts!!! What are the rubber bumpers next to the tailgate steps for?
Your lucky someone put in a reverse switch for you. They don't come with them from the military. Since you have a "bobber" I'm sure there are many mods already performed on your truck.I bought these great lights from jcappeljr. I needed reverse lights and these look great and they are overbuilt.
Was able to use existing holes in the crossmember to mount. I was going to power these from a toggle that I'd wire from the dash.
A bit of research and looking around the truck and I was happy to find a reverse light circuit that is activated when the engine is running
and the trans in reverse. The wire(s) had been cut when the past owner installed a trailer harness but I was able to find the right cut
wire.
Ordred some Packard connectors tonight (Big Mikes)
Love the truck.
A3's did come with reverse lights. I think Rusty assumed it was an A2, which did not.Your lucky someone put in a reverse switch for you. They don't come with them from the military. Since you have a "bobber" I'm sure there are many mods already performed on your truck.
Also those lights have high/low bulbs in them. The two connectors in the back of the lamp are positive inputs. It grounds through the mounting rod/bolt .
On my M35A2 I put those rubber bump stops on the bumperetts so they wouldn't interfere or rub on the cargo cover. I *REALLY* like having them. They are one of my favorite practical mods. (I believe they're also used as rear cab supports.)None of the 3 trucks here have them, could you put up a pic of where they mount? I would like to add them but want to do it right.
Check out Prothane 19-1318, or Energy Suspension 9.9103, $10-$15 a pair on Amazon, Both brands have online catalogs with lots of cool options.On my M35A2 I put those rubber bump stops on the bumperetts so they wouldn't interfere or rub on the cargo cover. I *REALLY* like having them. They are one of my favorite practical mods. (I believe they're also used as rear cab supports.)
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...bber-Bumpers&p=1700446&viewfull=1#post1700446
In post #4 in the above thread, Clinto shared some pictures of the location of the rubber bump stops on the taller tailgates of some M35A2C (drop side) trucks.
Update:
I bought mine, new, for $3 each from Eastern Surplus back in 2015. I now see them for nearly $35 each on Big Mike's Motor Pool and only a "Call for Price" on Eastern. I'd say either they are getting harder to find or some vendors figured out items worth making (a lot of) money from.
Search either of the following numbers on eBay and you may find them cheaper:
Tail Gate Bumper: PN 7529296, NSN 5340-00-689-7213
Hey, those both look like equally good options!Check out Prothane 19-1318, or Energy Suspension 9.9103, $10-$15 a pair on Amazon, Both brands have online catalogs with lots of cool options.
My bad. I did assume he was talking about a M35A2 or earlier. The light information is still valid though.A3's did come with reverse lights. I think Rusty assumed it was an A2, which did not.
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