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    Chevrolet 2500hd wheels on M1008...picture request?

    Subscribed! Would like to know as well..probably cheap take offs could be had with tires.i have the 16.5s but tryin to find a good winter tire is trying..
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    Transmission problem

    Mine was the vacuum regulator..bypassed for now..just switched 2 hoses!
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    Humvee tires and snow?

    Feltz tire. 175 bux..16.5 inch wheels
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    Humvee tires and snow?

    after reaching out to a few suppliers who have these tires, quite a few have pointed toward the Baja ta..they stated grooved the tire was fantastic all around including snow...just wanted to share info
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    Humvee tires and snow?

    Skinny, were the mtr civilian specs or milspec and is their a difference? Leaning towards the mtr. Price right and wear right. Not gonna drive daily in snow however, i want the truck to b ready when i need it! Surely they r better then the swampers i have now on my 16.5s
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    Humvee tires and snow?

    So im guessing humvee goodyears on 16.5 rims is not a very good option lol
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    Humvee tires and snow?

    Not seeing them that cheap anywhere???! I would choose other tires but already have the 16.5s, the humvees are affordable no doubt
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    Humvee tires and snow?

    I have read every thread in regards to 37" humvee tires. I have some 33" swampers and they were less then stellar in the first snow. Lookin to replace with some goodyear mtr or some bfg baha ta.. Anyone have expierence in the snow? Not talkin alaska snow but 100-150 inches a year in southern...
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    aux tank leaking?

    I have an aux tank in my 1008 that is leaking from the actual fuel cap...it has leaked alot of fuel..it has been parked on a slight incline. Not sure how full it is either as i jus purchased the truck...what gives? Jus seeps frim cap and runs down bed of truck... Thx
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    block heater or no block heater

    Curious about the magnet heater as well
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    block heater or no block heater

    17 degrees at 330am this morn..she fired right up..still gonna look into the freeze plug heater
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    block heater or no block heater

    26 right now. Fired right up after 2 cycles of the plugs....hipefully in the morn wont b an issue....went ahead and added some anit gel as well..thanks for all the info
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    block heater or no block heater

    I have searched quite a bit on this topic, however just wanted to hear what you guys had to say. I live in southern West Virginia temperature sometimes in the single digits but not often. Is a block heater really necessary. I will be driving the truck tomorrow morning and it will be in the teens...
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    th400. do I have a shift kit?

    doesnt look great but I dont believe its the problem. I have used the ac delco number that I founder here on the site..regulator looks to be about 90 bux. Oh well if it fixes the problem, its worth it.
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    th400. do I have a shift kit?

    I should have never bought this truck..Im smiling like a kid in a candy store. First off, I am not mechanically inclined whatsoever. Now, I tried the bypass method and it seemed to have fixed the problem. I guessing that definaltey means its the regulator? I connected the line from the vac...
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    th400. do I have a shift kit?

    thanks..guess that is what i will do!!!
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    th400. do I have a shift kit?

    Ok...Put my finger over the rubber hose connected to the vacuum pump after removing the tee...their is suction. Not sure how much is good however..When placing my finger over the hole, upon removing I get s slight popping whistle sound..but definitely a noticeable amount... Does this leave...
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    th400. do I have a shift kit?

    so remove the tee, the suction should be on the removed hose correct? If suction, then the vacuum pump is the problem, correct? Thanks
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    th400. do I have a shift kit?

    No i have not..not real sure how...no means a mechanic..is there a simple way or a special tool needed?
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    th400. do I have a shift kit?

    Ok.so far I have changed the two rubber hoses coming off of the VRV. Both were dry rotted. Problem still not solved. I have traceed the metal hose back to the vacuum module that connects into the tranny. Seems to be fine as well. i replaced the rubber hose that connects the metal hose to...
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