Search results

1986 CUCV M1009 Decade after being wrecked. | Page 4 | SteelSoldiers It really don't matter where the springs are made but I bought mine from Stanley Springs in Harrisburg PA. And I know they make the U bolts as you wait. And I am sure the man told me they make the springs from spring parts. I...

You need to get this kit and in 15 minutes after you have the sway bar you can have it on. I am sending you new correct bolts nuts and washers for the install. Good Luck. Clean up everything on them big bolts and get them lubed well.

Sometimes you need a stronger impact. Breaking a bolt that size would be a feat. A good shallow impact socket attached to a strong impact will get the job done. If you use a chrome socket you have lost more than half the effect of the strong impact. Add a deep socket even less and an extension...

The nice thing about a CUCV is that it is able to keep up with the electrical demands during plowing. I have plowed 24 hours straight a few years back when we were hit with 42" of snow and the CUCV's ran all night with the lights and heaters on high. I had a new GMC that I had to run with the...

I have run plows on now less then 20 CUCV's of different variants. They are the same as the civilian K30 and I never had any electrical issues. Stock Western Pro plows and a few Fishers. All worked out till the CUCV was dead. Then the plow and the truck went to the recycler.

3/8 in. & 1/2 in. Professional Impact Universal Joint Adapter Set, 2 Piece (harborfreight.com) Get this kit for the impact. Be safe.

Have you had the chance to get the bolts out of the spring top plates. That is a 1 1/8" bolt and you will need the bolts and all 4 of the flat washers. 2 flat washers on each side. One flat washer against the bolt head back side and the other flat washer goes from the sway bar to the top...

Rebuilt front drive shaft. Washer bottle and wiring harness properly secured. Right inner fender And I replaced the wires from the resistors and removed the resistors so I could check them for mud and insect nests. They are clean and I reinstalled them with a new wire from the left side. I...

After I had both of the inner fender aprons installed, I wanted to get the parts attached to the inside of the fenders. I dug out some wire harness retainer clips and cleaned them up and installed the headlamp wiring harness to the left inner structure of the fender. There are some parts on...

ACME 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer (3000toys.com)

Terminus M1009 | Page 5 | SteelSoldiers Check out this thread. I used a strip of 12-gauge galvanneal steel and welded it all the way across the top of the gate. I stich welded it, and it made the gate tough again. Actually, tougher than when it was new. Check out the pus case gate I started out...

I have been rained out on my barn painting job for today. I went down to the assembly barn and installed the inner fender aprons back into the M1009. These are the OEM fender aprons that I had powder coated 25 years ago. I have procured a set of used batteries just to get the project rolling...

OK from my view I am seeing a normal 6.2 diesel idling. Now slowly increase the RPM's and see if that belt stops bouncing, and everything aligns harmonically. That has been my experience. I had guys open the oil cap at idle and tell me the engine had excessive blow by. Then I would accelerate a...

Now that is fancy. I never had any fancy grease gun adapters like that. Every CUCV owner should have this fitting/adapter and use it semiannually. Amazon.com: Performance Tool W54216 4" Grease Gun Needle Nose Adapter : Automotive The CV joint on the front drive shaft up at the transfer case...

As I mentioned before I wanted to clean the shop and get some yard work completed. The work bench was a disaster. No room to walk along the sides of my project. Amazing this all happens in 2 weeks of normal duties. I make wine crates and bushel crates as a side job and my day was almost cut...

1/4"‑28 The most common standard grease zerk size is 1/4"‑28 SAE‑LT and is often used in automotive applications. They can also be found in agricultural environments as well as other various standard duty applications. For heavy-duty applications, larger 1/8"‑27 PTF grease zerk fitting sizes...

I am outside multi-tasking again. I have all good intentions and many things I can do. After a long, hot, dry time here to mow the lawn again. I have saws to put away and hope to make some progress on the M1009 over the weekend. First, I must clean the shop again and get all my tools put away...

Meet Mr Rusty | Page 5 | SteelSoldiers May I recommend that you replace all 4 leaf springs as you rebuild the truck. It makes a world of difference on these old trucks. It gives the OEM firm ride and drivability back. Even sitting parked empty, it has held that weight for over 35 years. Just an...

SSDVC Your m1009 has Line X sprayed in it. I had several CUCV's done in Line X. I did the DIY brush in liners and regretted it both times. The one was Durabak and the company rep used my M1009 truck as a model for a truck show and it looked good for the first year and then I discovered rust...