I was too busy and had a tight window, so I did not have the time to do step by step pics . . . the most interesting part was the venue I was able to use: my uncle's aircraft hangar . . . the the cutting of the old drag link - we could just not get it apart.
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Air o Matic Install completed *pics*
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lavarok
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How do you like the kit? Does it meet your expectations?
Flea
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A lot of people knock it, but I LOVE my Air-o-Matic and will be keeping it if I ever sell this truck. Yes, it is pricey, but for a drop-in kit for people (like myself) that don't want to deal with designing their own one-off systems, it's great. Mine's only a tiny bit better because I bought my truck with it installed.
I hear you'll like the difference off-road because it calms the steering wheel down when you go over bumps and ruts. Judging by your youtube account, I'd say that'll be sooner than later.
I hear you'll like the difference off-road because it calms the steering wheel down when you go over bumps and ruts. Judging by your youtube account, I'd say that'll be sooner than later.
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Omg...best shop on earth..so jealous..even if it is a hanger or whatevr..Still!
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I've got Air-O-Matics on 3 trucks, 2 M35A2's & 1 M109A3. They were installed by Uncle Sam. Just my opinion, I really like them. They all seem to work well and return to center just fine.
I'm puttin one on my M275A2. Backing my M128A2C's into their parking spots has never been any fun.
I'm puttin one on my M275A2. Backing my M128A2C's into their parking spots has never been any fun.
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I've pondered the idea of instaling a "air assist" on my deuce. But like mentioned.... Th $$$price tag$$$
I'm sure it's worth it. But.... My other hobby is 4x4ing in Toyota's, Jeeps, Chevy's and such.... And have helped a lot of people do a "hydro assist" or "full hydro" steering on their rigs for pretty cheap... Would it be worth the fabrication/time to put a pump, gear box, and ram, etc... on the deuce...?
Or would one be better to suck up and fork out the bones for the "air assist"?
I'm sure it's worth it. But.... My other hobby is 4x4ing in Toyota's, Jeeps, Chevy's and such.... And have helped a lot of people do a "hydro assist" or "full hydro" steering on their rigs for pretty cheap... Would it be worth the fabrication/time to put a pump, gear box, and ram, etc... on the deuce...?
Or would one be better to suck up and fork out the bones for the "air assist"?
drgreg
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Is that a Piper J-3 wing that I see?
Indeed!
And the naked frame of another one is there too awaiting its turn for restoration.
There is also a M38 in the shadows as well.
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I just got my two kits paid for. Now for the installation. I think I can wait till it quits raining.
DUECE-COUPE
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i have it on my truck. saw it on the M35A3's we got in 1997. liked it then, love it now. i just need to adjust the pressure to make it work better. any one have ant tech tip on how to do that??
Remove it and place it on your desk as a conversation piece/paperweight.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/33668-air-o-matic-regulator-problem-need-help.html#post364414
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montecarlo31
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Looks like the airport in wesley chapel???? if so I'm off 54 and boyette.
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Where have you seen these kits at this price?
drgreg
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That post was from April '09, prices change with the supply. About 1 year ago they were $625, but I have not seen them that cheap since.