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  1. rnd-motorsports

    Dana 60 seal question

    there is one seal on each side on the inside of the center section that will need replaced to stop the gear lude from leaking! spicier /Dana part # 36487. there are two ,one each side wheel seals inside of the rotors nothing to do with rear end lube just wheel bearing grease Dana/ spicier part#...
  2. rnd-motorsports

    m1028a1 upgrade ???

    M1028 Truck, Shelter Carrier, Tactical, 1 1/4 Ton, 4x4 (S250 commo shelter, communications kit and 24v/100 amp electrical) (NSN 2320-01-127-5077) M1028A1 Truck, Shelter Carrier w/PTO, Tactical, 1 1/4 Ton, 4x4 (Same as M1028 with NP205 transfer case for PTO) (NSN 2320-01-158-0820) M1028A2 Truck...
  3. rnd-motorsports

    Flushing the transfercase

    This is a picture of a 208 with no fill or drain plugs they are out there this on is in a 1009 :cookoo:
  4. rnd-motorsports

    Flushing the transfercase

    not a real good pic but the top or number 1 is the fill and bottom number 2 is the drain You may have a rare 208 I have seen a couple with replacement back half's with the fill and drain ports not drilled and tapped
  5. rnd-motorsports

    Dana 60 seal question

    Forgot to add if you cant get the seals in and need a spreader and cant find one get some 1/2'' threaded all rod with some large washers and nuts you can make one for a one time use! [thumbzup]
  6. rnd-motorsports

    Dana 60 seal question

    :ditto: Not a real bad job also when you remove the seals make sure you get the hole seal out allot of times the outer part of the seal will stay in the axle housing and the new seal will not go in get allot of calls thinking they are getting the wrong seal. check this site for a pic of the seal...
  7. rnd-motorsports

    Engine & transmission swap questions

    What are you planning on pulling and how often? these trucks are not just for driving I don't understand why anybody would think they will not pull anything like plowing alot think its hard on the truck! not any harder on the truck then the driver makes it. granted not a race truck but rated...
  8. rnd-motorsports

    transmission temp

    Do not have a trans temp gauge on my 1028 but my 2500hd has one factory and norm driving it just moves off of 100deg. but pulling my 5th wheel it will get about 200 when accelerating at highway speeds it drops a little plowing it hardly ever get up to 200. Using a reg water temp gauge would work...
  9. rnd-motorsports

    what do I need to know about a CUCV

    idm10298 Not true about the 205 transfer case the normal m1028 have the 208 just like the m1008 the diff it the two is factory overload spring in the rear and the front limited slip no other real diffs. and No madfarmersson these do not smoke at all to say I only get a bit of smoke at start up...
  10. rnd-motorsports

    different types of transmissions for m1028

    Some guys see others with trouble with something rebuilt or refreshed not updated correctly and not allot of shops do the updates just the rebuild , big diff. Myself would take a updated 700r any day over a 400 for towing had one in a 1 ton with a 454 never had a problem in the 80000 + miles...
  11. rnd-motorsports

    Installing 4" lift on m1008

    Make sure to use grade 8 bolts that are long enought to get a good distant into the nuckle will be fine a little blue loctite NOT the red make sure your steering dampner is good. Tires a not way out of round ,balanced decent you will not have any problem. the drop down link is the better way...
  12. rnd-motorsports

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately? - Part 1

    got in the 1028 to go to the back of my property to gather a few parts from my truck stash drove out with no problem in two wheel about 3/8 mile :driver: still a little snow in places got back stopped got the parts I needed loaded tools and started to turn around rear tire started to spin...
  13. rnd-motorsports

    what do I need to know about a CUCV

    if you want it to drive 1009 would be a great driver parts are still out there really not as bad as some lead you to think you can expect about 20-22 mpg now for the truck 1008 or 1028 a great work truck again parts are still out there low gear's so not a race truck about 55 as is is all you...
  14. rnd-motorsports

    cure for death wobble on stock m1028

    I would buy this kit i needed Dana 60 Kingpin Springs and Bushings Kits from Offroad Design 4x4 Parts will find it hard to beat price! replace And check the bushings in the front springs stock are rubber bet they are wore out mainly the rear of front spring and the shackle are the worst for...
  15. rnd-motorsports

    lift help

    Not recommended on stock front springs because of the reverse arch. they are fine on aftermarket lift springs for the extra lift but I would not use them on stock front springs!
  16. rnd-motorsports

    lift help

    For your application I think 1009 then about 73 to 91 would be the same part# 18270 for the ez-ride here is a link for one place there are several Tuff Country leaf springs for Chevy, Dodge, Ford Have Fun :driver:
  17. rnd-motorsports

    vibration

    a heat sheild working loose ? maybe a little moisture if the fuel this time of year?
  18. rnd-motorsports

    Water temp guage install

    Also anytime you put a pipe and tee or just a tee in, neither sender will pick up a true reading anymore think about it the water (coolant) in the tee is now stagnant so will depend on just transfer of heat in the coolant trapped in it.That is if you bleed the air out that will get trapped in...
  19. rnd-motorsports

    Passenger side knuckle assembly --- Help

    This is the part number for your hub QU40313GM Fits all Blazer, Jimmy, Suburban from 1977½-1991 and all 1/2 and 3/4 Ton light duty check out this site for parts QUAD 4 x4 may help! [thumbzup]
  20. rnd-motorsports

    Let the work begin

    the body looks really solid in the pics! what are the floors like? other than the sides at the antenna and driver front fender looks good. [thumbzup]
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