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I was doing the front and rear axle PMs on the daughters M1008 and when I got to the front axle, found this!:shock:
Anyone have an idea where to get a new cover?
I've only had steel tanks but watched several friends replace theirs with plastic and the plastic burst...one was even a OEM factory install.
I've never had a steel tank rust through or rust contamination, and I drive continually in 4x on the beach. The only time I had to replace one was when...
The protein foam was some of the nastiest, smelliest stuff you ever came across. Did it work, yes...but man oh man...It still brings the contents of my stomach to my throat just thinking about it...
Gravity is your best friend and mixing RUG works like a charm.
I was looking into upgrading the tires on my deuce to 1100x20 radials about 8 months ago.
This is what I found available here in the US:
NEW
Goodyear G-177 Radial (on a production hiatus now?)
T-Hawk NDT Bias Ply
Continental NDT/NDCC Ply unknown
Used / Surplus
Firestone T831 radial, out of...
Have a set of the Duratracs on the daughters M1008. The load range for the 285 75R 16s are "E", the correct rating for the M1008, I believe the 15" Duratracs are "D", correct for the M1009. So far, I LOVE them! Easier to balance than the BFGs, wears evenly, and look better as well! So far, it...
Try Stockton Wheel. I was looking for rims last year and they were 'in between' owners and could not get a hold of them at the time, they should be back up and running by now. They can MAKE the OEM rims in any width you want, which is the way I really wanted to go. I wound up getting the old...
Figure out what top coat you want to go with and find the primer that is compatable with the top coat. You might want to consider placing a 'sacrificial' top coat on the bits and pieces you finish each day as most primers are not sealers. You can then topcoat the entire frame at one time and...
Insurance...
CC with Big Limit...
Are the tires any good, mine were not...
Are the batteries still good...
Are the front and rear pumpkins full...
You have a SAFE place you can ditch the truck and run for parts and work on the truck...
I'm with Ryan77, tow it back.
I did drive my animals back...
As my daughter says: It's OOOOOKaaay....rofl
Seriously, really nice looking truck! [thumbzup][thumbzup][thumbzup]
Hey, does the M1009 have a lift?? rofl