Military-Vehicles: Re: [MV] Need M35 help

Shocks?????

Cliff Smith

'?? AMG M35A2

'77 M880

'68 M274A5

'?? M416 (Flatbed)

MVPA #26244

From: "Combat"

To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List"

Subject: [MV] Need M35 help

Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 09:59:40 -0400

Looking for some insight guys,

My 1970 M35A2 has a "shimmy" to the steering wheel on occasion. If while

traveling at speed I hit specific bumps or even a wash in the asphalt the

steering wheel will ocsillate. Not wildly but enough to be disconcerting.

Sometimes it will even do it on its own but I can reduce or stop it by

slowing slightly...hmmmm . I checked the tie rod ends and they seem solid.

I also stood on the side board watching the left front wheel while turning

the steering to see how much lash was in the system. It seems to be

responding immediately.

So first is the steering box adjustable and how ?

Second could it be because of lack of toe in ?

Any other ideas?

thanks in advance

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