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  1. HOWEY

    Finally Getting My First M1009.

    Welcome Welcome along john, nice 09 :lol:
  2. HOWEY

    New CUCV owner - Transmission and engine questions

    Welcome... Hey Estum not cool.....:neutral: each to there own eh? Sirmax123 Privet iz irlandii i dobro pozalovatj na sajt!!! I like the look of that front bumper and the safari snorkle on your truck, can you possibly take a picture of your engine to see how its fixed to the air filter? is...
  3. HOWEY

    driving but not owning

    our new toys Recently purchased RG32s for irish defence forces.
  4. HOWEY

    Redneck Mechanic examples?

    Who is a Redneck mechanic when the situation allows?? While installing a replacement steering arm balljoint i had trouble with the shaft spinning on itself as i tightened the nut aua even my dad with a big ass bar couldnt exert enough downward force to stop the bugger from spinning...
  5. HOWEY

    Elvis freaking me out

    Dont mind em DH , ELVIS was the man!!!
  6. HOWEY

    Where is this oil coming from?

    plug the leak ? Can these plugs be bought separate to the yoke and will the driveshaft have to come off for installation??
  7. HOWEY

    Where is this oil coming from?

    I have an unusual oil leak in my transfer box output shaft. The seal at the box is fine but im losing oil around the u joint area??, it throws out oil under the floor at that spot See the pic for a better explanation. Any ideas guys??
  8. HOWEY

    M1009 Hydrogen generator

    I agree watch his vids:D carcedcucv's Channel - YouTube Im subscribed to his channel and love what he does to his 09, (ok bar the hydrogen ha).
  9. HOWEY

    Pic thread? Looking for m1009's with minimal lift.

    Mine with 4" rough country and 33,s
  10. HOWEY

    Combat Jump Bed Mount Farm Jack Bracket

    I like it [thumbzup] , thats it im making one too, out to the shed again so.... "honey i may be some time!" haha love this site:p
  11. HOWEY

    New addition to the family....:)

    Nice Truck [thumbzup] Have fun and welcome along......
  12. HOWEY

    M1009 Wheel Questions..

    Anyone answer this for me troops???
  13. HOWEY

    M1009 Wheel Questions..

    What backspace should i run for say a 15x10" rim so?? anyone??
  14. HOWEY

    M1009 Wheel Questions..

    Wheel width suggestions.. Yes thats right, am i correct in saying the oem cucv wheels are 15x8"? Im thinking that a larger width say 15x10" would give me a wider stance?? Is anyone running a staggered set up...wider rears?? Also i think 35x12.5 has a wider footprint than my current tyres...
  15. HOWEY

    M1009 Wheel Questions..

    I have my eye on a set of 15" slotted black steel wheels, im hoping to upgrade to 35x12,5x15 tyres also. My question is what width should i go for and with what backspace also. Im looking for a "chunky" look but not sticking out too far either:confused: Was browsing this site stateside... Wheel...
  16. HOWEY

    Tire suggestion for m1009

    One last Question on gears. Final question to you all....... do you have to regear the rear diff only? or do you have to do the front diff also? Was thinking that if it was rear only would,nt the rear wheels be trying to turn quicker then the front especially in 4wd?? Apologies if this is a...
  17. HOWEY

    Tire suggestion for m1009

    Gear kits? Can you reccomend a supplier in the US that does those gear kits please? Theres a company near me that rebuilds diffs im sure they,d be able to fit it for me.... thanks again[thumbzup]
  18. HOWEY

    Tire suggestion for m1009

    Videos that got me thinking?? Conflicting opinions aua, im following a member on this site with his truck and its from these videos i got to thinking....." yeah ill have me some of that"[thumbzup] carcedcucv's Channel - YouTube carcedcucv's Channel - YouTube P.S.... Dont think he trimmed his...
  19. HOWEY

    Tire suggestion for m1009

    My 09 is currently running on 33x12.50x 15 tyres with a 4inch Rough Country lift, since they were fitted i thought they looked a wee bit small?? Im thinking of splashing out on some 35x12.50x15 tyres, either bf goodrich mud km2,s or Hankook dynapro mt. My question is would this be the size you...
  20. HOWEY

    M1009 s9000 superwinch install.

    Temp gauge... I,ve thought that myself and towed with it also and all seems well, but just to be cautious i will stick a temp gauge on it cos i like to know what goes on under the hood ,Id say just beside the voltmeter looks like a good spot. Strange that the military deleted the temp...
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