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  1. TCUCV

    4x4 CUCV Preparations

    I'm running a set of 36" hummer radials from www.bergtires.com about the same price @ 90+% tread Unfortunately my friend and I dont have the tools or skills to bend metal so we're going to attempt the easier route with a 2x4 pc and 45% cut the ends towards the truck. Hopefully I can get...
  2. TCUCV

    4x4 CUCV Preparations

    I am going to be putting on a 4" lift w/ 36" tires underneath my M1008 . . . but thats not all it takes when rolling these beast in the woods. Just wondering what are some the most beneficial add ons everyone else has done to prepare their truck for 4x4 adventures. I'm looking at doing some...
  3. TCUCV

    1984 CUCV M1009 build thread

    This is nice to follow, you are doing some great work...can't wait to tear into mine like this next weekend. More pictures please :beer:
  4. TCUCV

    Lift questions on M1008

    I'm ordering the ruff country 3/4 ton 4" lift kit w/ new shocks all the way around and blocks in the rear for now, less than $500 shipped to me...I can always do new rear springs later on. I am also putting on a set of 36/12.50/r16.5 hummer tires and wheels.:beer: Good luck on your decision
  5. TCUCV

    H1 Rims

    Hey Cucvfreek, I would like to work out a deal but your on the other side of the country . . . www.bergtires.com is where I'm going to get my tires at and he has 36 & 37" tires with both styles of hummer wheels. I'm going to get his opinion on the wheels being that he sells both and take it from...
  6. TCUCV

    H1 Rims

    Sounds easy enough . . . is there any trick to it or just take them apart and put the new ones on? Thanks,
  7. TCUCV

    H1 Rims

    This is a picture of what I consider to be a good wheel . . . mainly b/c the orange seal seems to be in good condition.
  8. TCUCV

    H1 Rims

    So i managed to trade my trailer for the wheels and some cash . . . the wheels look ok except two of them. This is a picture of one of the two wheels that don't look as though it is sealed correctly. Supposedly they had tires on them before and were fine(maybe). So what are you guys...
  9. TCUCV

    At what point are the stock driveshafts to short

    What do you mean adjusted? Thanks,
  10. TCUCV

    H1 Rims

    Well I'd rather just put a rim on that I don't have to do a lot of modify, I was looking into birg tires so migt go that route instead...
  11. TCUCV

    Death Wobble/HMMWV Wheels

    Thanks for the help [thumbzup]
  12. TCUCV

    H1 Rims

    So I have a 5' x 8' Trailer I'm trying to sell and I had someone send me some pictures of these H1 rims he would like to put towards the purchase. They seem to be a little different then what I've seen for hummer wheels. I believe I've read on here to look out for the hummer wheels that have...
  13. TCUCV

    2' 1/2 lift block questions for M1008

    Please explain more Dok . . . so your saying just replace the springs up front and leave all the other front components alone until they break?
  14. TCUCV

    Death Wobble/HMMWV Wheels

    Do you have a suggestion of where to get these spacers? I'm going to be purchasing a set of old Hummer wheels and tires(36/12.50/r16.5) soon, so I want to make sure I'm set up from the beginning. I didn't know they would rub on your steering . . . Thanks,
  15. TCUCV

    2' 1/2 lift block questions for M1008

    So your saying if ordering a 3/4 ton lift from RC, then he should order a bigger ubolt for the front and 2 longer bolts + 3/4 spring plates . . . does the kit not come with everything needed to complete the kit correctly? I'm asking b/c I'm about to purchase a 4" 3/4 ton kit from RC here soon...
  16. TCUCV

    What direction?

    Sounds like the only way to check is to switch one side to see if the vibes go away . . . good luck
  17. TCUCV

    Glow plug card repaired

    So what kind of tools do you need? Electrical cleaner, soldering gun . . .
  18. TCUCV

    This "moon sand" is killing me...need "other" cleaning ideas...

    degreaser maybe? I use that to clean my motorcycle wheels and it works great
  19. TCUCV

    14 bolt readend question

    whats the difference between the 14 bolt ff and what is in a M1008?
  20. TCUCV

    When to lock front hubs

    While it happened it was more of a shutter and it did shutter the last time while driving fairly straight, I'm think you might be right Kevin, it could be a u-joint or hubs needing to be re-packed. Although I did take it wheeling right after this happened and nothing seemed out of the ordinary...
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