September 2013 Techline - Four Wheeler Magazine
To the best of my knowledge and research, none of the military M35A2 trucks were fitted with selectable or automatic locking differentials from the factory. While some branches of the military have been known to install Detroit Lockers in the more specific-use Deuces, these were not a factory option so to speak. Given the wheelbase, additional rear axle, and amount of tires the M35A2 was equipped with, a locker (or lockers) was less critical for the military’s intended use with the trucks. An automatic locker would have also created additional handling and equipment strains. A fair amount of Deuces were equipped with a winch, and in general were convoy rigs. Some of the newer heavyweight U. S. military rigs do have selectable lockers, but I wouldn’t expect to find any classic 2½-ton Rockwell axles fitted with locking differentials in a military surplus yard. I have subscribed to Four Wheeler for a very long time and have always enjoyed it. Your Rescued Wrangler project vehicle has been great, and my oldest son and I can’t wait for more. So, our time together is slipping by. We have recently resurrected my ’88 Chevy Suburban 4X4 with a new fuel tank, fuel pump, and about 5 inches of lift. I am a heart attack survivor, so my son has handled much of the heavy lifting. My son really wants the Burb to be desert tan and we saw you rattle-canned the Wrangler. Source: www.fourwheeler.com
