Recent content by Alexander

I live in Omaha, Nebraska. What do I need and how much should it cost??? Thanks, Alex 402-312-5942

RE: 4x4ing the duece? So is there a consensus about using M105 Springs, hangers, etc versus a set of springs and mounts from a donor duce. I have/own both options but am not sure about which would be a better way to go. I’m thinking that the 105 parts would attach to the axle further out...

I while back a spoke to the guy that runs ALFA HEAVEN INC and he runs the 135 style axles in truck/tractor pull competitions (I think). He says that the 135 axles are far stronger. I'm not sure exactly why, so you might want to give him a call.

I can't seem to loose weight and have air assist steering on my duce. So is it a sure thing that another smaller wheel will fit? Off of what, exactly? Any issues with the horn? How much will this cost? Fat people want to know. :)

I'm on the cusp of bobbing my duce and putting the oversized wheels/tires on it. (I know the 395s would be a better choice , but I already have the 14.00s) I'm getting an uneasy feeling that with the additional rotating mass and one less set of axles, the braking would be marginal. Please tell...

I've got 5 of these in Omaha. Heavy enough to give a gorilla a hernia. I'd happily part with all five for $350.... Here are some pics.

RE: winch So does anyone know the RPM range of the duce winch PTO drive and the torque available? I might want to take this to the next step...

For all you engineering types. There is a offroad webpage, http://www.landroverclub.net/Club/HTML/Winch_choice.htm that talks a little about different winch types and at the end of the page goes into a little detail about a DIY project. Let me quote part of the article. Go visit junkyards...

RE: Rear springs and all associated parts for a duce.... Maybe he needs a M151 power plant with radiator & transmission or a hummer front end... those are going cheep, too.

RE: Rear springs and all associated parts for a duce.... Send him my way... but it might be too long of a drive unless someone is going through Omaha. Alex

I purchased a complete rear assembly, carefully cut at the frame... wheels, axles, springs, rods, etc. I'm just keeping the wheels and axles. If anyone wanted the other parts, they can have them for just the per pound price of the steel. I hate taking something to the scales if someone else can...

Thanks for the input/comments, guys. I did post the same question in the coloradok5/grarage forum (thanks to cut and paste). I had a far better and seemingly more cerebral response from this group... that should be taken as a complement to you all. I will soon find out if the cross members are...

BKinzey The goal was to put the 350, TH400,NP208 into the M1009. I don't have the original M1009 crossmember... but have the one from the donor Blazer (350, 700R4, NP241 set-up). Unfortunately the 700R4 was traded off in another swap. I suppose I can go to a Chevy dealer and see if their parts...

I bought the Suburban... now I have to find a way to justify it to my wife, or hide the financial transaction and vehical from her. This might be the last time I post for a while... :(

I’m in the midst of putting together a M1009 that I got without an engine, transmission or transfer. I now have the original TH400 and NP208 from another M1009. I also purchased an “organ donor” Blazer that came with a SB 350, 700R4 and NP241. My question is can I use the transmission support...