Recent content by road2damascus

Thanks for the comments. I will be spending the spring and summer driving around in it and getting it ready for the winter once I get one. I was leaning towards the m1009 because of maneuverability but understand the m1008 is so much tougher having 5/4 ton rating and much better axles/gearing...

Just want to reassure you that plow vehicles can be taken care of. My plows are old yet look brand new (hot dipped galvanized and one has marine paint on it). My Jeep is a 94 and the Jimmy is a 95. I have had the Jeep for over ten years and the Jimmy was my dads, now mine. I live in an area that...

Found this thread on steelsoldiers about a DIY hood insulation. Good pictures and install. Seems to deaden the sound enough to make the neighbors happy. I am convinced that the 6.2 noise level can be suppressed. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/37944-hood-insulation-install.html

Found this stuff called HNR from Al's liner for $70 a gallon. It claims it is a temperature barrier and sound deadener. Can be sprayed, rolled or brushed on and can be top coated.

I know alot of Jeep guys use some paint called Al's liner for their floorboards, wheel wells and tub. I also know there there is pulverized rubber that you can mix with the paint to make a "undercoating" type material. There are kits that come with the spray gun as well. Price tag is above $100.

Turn the key counterclockwise. That's good stuff. Love the humor. I am not worried about the inside. One of my favorite vehicles to plow with is a 94 Jeep Wrangler 4cyl. Manual trans hard top no carpet or sound deadening material on the inside. I usually plow in 4L with high RPMS so it is LOUD...

Thanks for all the replies. Do most agree that it can be as quiet as any other diesel in pickups with a little dampening? Oh there is no way I would convert to gas. To me that would be like castration. I WANT and NEED the diesel only need to tame it. I am experienced with turbo charging. I had a...

I know, why would you want to do a thing like that? I run a plowing company and have an opportunity to buy mint m1009/m1008 or several for $4000 each. I have read and think that this truck would be a beast when it comes to plowing. My clients are million dollar homes, private lanes, apt...