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Corporal
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 48
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Transmission Swap CUCV 1008
I am looking for ideas to do a transmisson swap in my 1986 CUCV m1008. Or just looking to change the grearing so it will go over 60 mph and get better MPG. Is there a way to change gearing, with keeping the detriot lockers?
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Colonel
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Des Moines/ Iowa
Posts: 370
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Most guys just put bigger tires on it. That would be easiest. There aren't many options for gear swap and it would be cheaper to swap the whole axle. Many trucks came with the 14bolt rear, but you might have trouble finding a dana 60 front.
Not sure about transmission, I know some guys have done it.
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Sergeant Major
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Howell MI
Posts: 153
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I have the same question and got the same answer, BIG TIRES. I have not done it yet, but my buddy claims it will make a difference.
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Desert Shield/Desert Storm Oct. 90- Oct.91
1985 M1009
1986 M1008
1986 M1028 W/ Civilian Body
1977 M884
1966 M35A2 W/Winch (1990 Overhaul)
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Sergeant
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pemberton, N.J.
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Find yourself a 700R4, preferably out of a diesel blazer but any of the R4's should work. It would be a good idea to rebuild it with heavy duty parts and you will need the flywheel and converter for the diesel. I do not remember if the driveshafts have to be fabbed or not. You will also need the steering column and TV linkage from the doner vehicle.
Rick
Last edited by rickf; 06-10-2009 at 17:27..
Reason: forgot to add the column and linkage
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Fleet Admiral/Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Loxahatchee, FL
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Driveshafts can remain the same, length differences are absorbed by the adapter. It's a very straightforward swap if you start with a parts truck.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Western NY
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Steering column not needed....
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Corporal
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 48
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What about an overdrive kit?
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Sergeant
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pemberton, N.J.
Posts: 57
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Mangus, You have me curious, Without the overdrive column how do you get the right gears? The detents in a three speed column are not going to match the four speed column.
Rick
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General
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Reynoldsville,PA
Posts: 425
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The detents are not in the column. They are in the transmission itself. The selector plate on the inst. cluster is the only thing you would change, But it is not really necessary.
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Private
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Oregon
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i'd have to second the most guys putting on big tires...most guys i know who have tried the same type of thing have just slapped on bigger tires...
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