Recent content by gmcv2500

I know this thread is a bit old but it's the first one I found that specified the connections on the CUCV blackout lights. I bought a set of blackout lights to replace a set that I previous owner had painted over. That was some time ago and now that I got back to that project I noticed the...

The front end looks pretty good with the older 36" hummer tire on civilian wagon wheels. Hopefully my spacers will come soon so I can mount the split rim and newer 37" tires. I will be drilling the frame to use a set of 4" lift 56" long rear springs. I also plan on getting some pictures in...

My M1009 had 33's without lift. I would almost think a 3" lift would fit 35's with minimal trimming at the back of the front wheel well.

Why do you plan on 6" of lift for 35's? On a civilian 3/4 ton pick up I ran 36" hummer tires with a rough county 4" lift. I am planning on using the same lift parts on my M1009 along with some body work to fit the modern 37" hummer tire. I don't want to raise my center of gravity more than I...

I already cut some of the front fender to clear the tire. I have been shopping for spacers. I cant remember how back spacing workd, but the rims that were on my '87 V2500 are 2" more outboard than the military split rim. The civilian rim measures 5" from the inside edge of the rim to the...

Hi all, from another new guy out of south eastern Virginia. About a year ago I picked up an '84 M1009. I had a set of axels rebuilt from an '87 GMC V2500. I am in the process of installing them in the CUCV with a 4 inch suspension lift. I also picked up a set of HMMWV tires and rims. I...