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Go with a Detroit E locker in the front... acts like an open carrier for city driving, but at the flip of a switch..... instant locker... same as ARB locker, but no extra hassles with air lines and tank, compressor, etc. Ask me how i know..... Im the same as you, on the fence still ...

Just curious...Are you running oversized wheels and tires, or factory pertaining to CUCV?

Im actually interested in this as well, as I already have an extra Set of doors and hinges to modify...

i did a search and found it imformative... do another search and try different keywords.. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/67656-engine-transmission-swap-questions.html I had thoughts of a cummins swap... think i will stick with the 6.2L and finish collecting parts for a turbo, and swapped...

Upon closer look, the lines for the AC are crimped Shut, so its obivous the AC is not operable.... and I'm not seeing a 2nd Alt... other than that, its still looks good.. With that drivetrain you still shouldnt have any issues...

Hey True Knight, How did you do your rear Disc brakes? do you still have provisions for parking brake? and did you have to install an adjustable proportioning valve? I have the brackets,, Just havent picked up the rotors, or decided yet on what calipers to use...

This is one I pulled from a mid to late 80's Ford tow truck in a bone yard... ($10.00) I think if you can call a public safety Store ( or a store that deals with oufitting police cars, EMA's, Etc ) in your area, they should be able to look up to what part number or length that would fit. Im...

Take your time, you will need a 2nd crossmember, Depending on your lift, you will need to have Driveshafts shorten or retubed longer based on how you go... I got both my transfercases at boneyard. ( 150.00 ) and then decided to go back and grab 2 more Front shafts from boneyard. (50.00) Change...

With the Doubler, I went with a triple Stick using ORD hardware....

Heres some quick pics, i just took a few min ago,... i dont like the way i had to modify the rail for weatherstripping. thinking of taking it to a Public safety radio shop in town, to see if theres a way to modify it a bit. Also looking to see if its even possible to modify bulb housing to...

The 4L80e is all electronic.. it will need a stand alone computer/controller for it to shift. Do a google on 4L80e vs 700R4.. ( i think there maybe a thread here discussing this as well. You will see the difference and requirements needed to make it run in something different besides what it...

i concur... with Bigdogdale.... Mine had the same problem... cleaned marker light sockets in front... been perfect since....

hokie and Sharecropper.... just finished my hydro install... heres link to my build thread.. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/83044-85-m1009-build-thread-3.html#post1111210

Well... its finally installed... after almost 2 months of waiting on parts, having ram travel limited, and lack of time due to work... its finally done.. havent been able to do any road tests yet. but air is purged and all looks good... redneck ram hydro assist... woo hoo!

the bend should go to the driver side... Also regarding your Steering pump, go here and read... I had to do this mod as well... i would try this, before changing out the entire pump. it can be done in the truck. powersteering

I hear ya.. its a never ending ordeal... I'd love to come across a 4L80e, i just cant get past the cost of controller to make it shift... main reason i havent started collecting parts for that project. My toy shop, ( bunker ) is small but does the job for the most part. i hate the fact i...

Sharecropper it is sharp as a tack! awesome setup....:beer:

Whats in the works now is redoing the crossmember holding the doubler.. currently im just using 2 factory crossmembers... but theres still too much movement of it in Double low... enough that the linkage hits floorpan and pops out of gear ( not all the time, only when it gets torqued really...

its Worked perfectly, each and every time ive had to use it... Not minutes trouble out of it... theres alot of people,, that are all over ARBs.. I have nothing against them, but i went with the Elocker, for simpicity.. You have to run a relayed 12v to locker... With ARB you have to run...

IF he uses ORD components... yes.. it will clear...