Recent content by kylethompson

I replaced the position sensor in the transfer case that controls the indicator light in the dash. Holy crap was that switch expensive. I think I paid 150 bucks after tax and shipping. I would have left it in there broken but I installed a gear vendor unit and it needs this to lock out OD while...

I’m not a wrencher so forgive the dumb question... how are you going to turn the 1031 into a crew cab? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If this thing had OD it’d be basically my dream vehicle. I don’t even care about the lack of power up hills. But having space for ALL my camping and recovery equipment, water, wetsuits, fuel and food accessible from the outside is amazing for long camp trips. I’ve been inspired by this picture...

Ha. Yes that would be quite a feat to sleep next to the gen set. I removed everything inside the box immediately after buying the 1031. All the original equipment actually went to another steel soldiers member. I sleep sideways across where the generator used to sit and built an extension...

I continued the camper-ization of my m1031. Removed the tail gate and added an RV door with screen, as well as a boat ladder for crawling in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mine just has aluminum shims between frame and box. Anyone know where to get those rubber bushings?

Thanks man. Pintle hook came with the truck. The only thing I plan on hauling is my kids on surf trips. I might do a build thread once I get some headway on my interior buildout. Right now it's just a simple platform bed where the genset was. I have the genset up for free in the pay it forward...

Finally found my vehicle. Picked up a 1031 in LA a few months back and have been getting it travel ready since then.

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What's up Ventura buddy. What part of town? I'm in Oak View.

Kyle - Ventura Ca Looking for my first military vehicle for a purpose built Baja surf rig and very much enjoying absorbing all the great info on this site. if anyone has a cucv thats looking for a new home, send me a message! cheers