Why is this jack here

[jim0311A]

This jack is located on the right rear of my M37. I would like to know it;s purpose.
Jim

 

[Mike_L]

Jim,

I have never seen one there before. Might be something a previous owner/user attached. Have you checked over at the G741.org site? There are a bunch of M37-specific experts there and likely someone has seen this before if it was something done by the military when it was in service.

 

[snowdad]

Possibly a setup for the M-42 command truck. What does the data plate say?
Phillip

 

[jim0311A]

Thank you both for the reply. I know this truck belonged to the Army Missle command in Europe according to the Data plate located on the frame. I'll check the plate on the jack.
jim

 

[T. Highway]

It's like I've seen this picture before somewhere, I think this is a stabilization stand. Did you post this picture before on the G741 site? Who did you buy this truck from?

Bert

 

[jim0311A]

Yes it was on the G741 site. I have traced this truck through the three previous owners and the jack came with the truck from Europe.
Jim

 

[pwrwagonfire]

Possibly a setup for the M-42 command truck. What does the data plate say?
Phillip

This would be my guess as well!

 

[nattieleather]

Maybe it was for a commo shelter to help stabilize it when set up in the field?

 

[jim0311A]

xThank you. Ive been trying differant scenarious and this sounds like the best yet.

 

[AN/GRC-46]

It's used to level the truck when parked on uneven terrain.