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I am down to my last filter, and was wondering if anyone knew of a source for these two part air filters. There don't appear to be any aftermarket ones with the prefilter band. Bruce

If you have a cargo cover installed on your M1008 could you please take a look at the metal stip with the turnbuttons on it that attaches to the top outboard side of the tailgate. The metal strip is aprox 1 1/2 " wide and as long as the tailgate. However it is bent slightly in the middle along...

Does anyone know if there were different revs of U-joints for the M1008? The one I have doesn't appear to have any way to grease it, and I am afraid it is on its last legs. I would like to replace it with one that is greasable. Can anyone give me a part number or source for one. Thanks, Bruce

I measured the axle nut flat to flat as 3 3/8 inch. However I could only find a socket size of 3 1/2 inch. Will this work, or is there a 3 3/8 inch socket out there some place? Any help would be appreciated, Bruce

Can some one tell me the length of the tube in the standard issue torque Multiplier kit. used for lug nut removal/replacement. Thanks, Bruce

If anyone is coming from Whittier to the bay Area, I could use some help transporting a 5 ton cargo cover to Berkeley. Thanks, Bruce

Does anyone know what happened to Alpha Heaven or Roger? The street address comes up as surplus outlet but only for the later model trucks. None of the M211's etc. I am wondering what happened to the old inventory. Bruce

I have a bad leak in one of the fuel lines coming off the fuel filter. It is the short straight piece, not the bent piece. The TM calls it out as being preformed, but it looks like what is there is just some typical hose. Since it failed dramaticaly, I would like to replace it with something...

I just put Striker singles on my M211/M108 Hybrid that I rescued from the crusher. I had to mount them as the outside position of duals since otherwise they would hit on part of the frame. Will this put excessive stress on the axle assemblies? Although this truck will be used for light...

ISO containers are used for both cargo and shelters. The contract for the connectors that allow you to connect the containers together solidly was given to Tandemloc. The paticular connector I am talking about was field tested by the Marine Corps back in the 60's, so I suspect that the...

I misjudged slightly and cracked the lense on the passenger side marker light. Does any one have for sale or know the GM part number? I searched the 20P and 34P but no luck. Also does anyone have the door seal rubber or know who to Get it from? Thanks, Bruce

Does anyone know anything about this request I got from the MVPA about their hiring some outside firm to make a directory using our personal information. Bruce Here is a snipit of the email: Work has begun on your 2010 Military Vehicle Preservation Association Membership Directory, an...

Hi All, I was at Tower Park today and saw what appeared to be an M1008 with all the right bumper stuff and side markers. The sun visors inside looked abit funky, but by in large it looked correct, that is until I took a double take at the bed. It appeared to be about 2 feet shorter than mine...

A fellow SS guy has graciously volunteered to take it from GA to North Texas, Now all I need is someone to take it the rest of the way to Eureka Nevada. I need to ship a heavy box from North Teas to Eureka Nevada and I would rather give the money to a fellow MVer. Shipping weight is aprox 1750...

Hey guys, I need help. My gas gauge has been swinging all the way over to the right, and although I get a thrill out of the thought that it might actually be overflowing with fuel, I'm afraid I know better. What is the most probable cause of this? Bruce MVPAA 23824 M1008 CUCV

I was passed the following info. Highway 101 CA at the Sonoma Marin county line a Truck which is probably a Deuce or a 5 Ton and a Wrecker/crane truck were sighted with a for sale sign on them. This is all the info I have on this I'm afraid. Bruce MVPA 23824

My Xm211 is modified and has a M108 wrecker body on it so there is plenty of wheel clearance above the tires. Is there any reason not to put stryker tires on those rims?

A while back I had a problem with someone spiking my tires. Luckily that has been resolved. No I didn't do what I wanted to do...... When this happened I had a service come out and repair and swap out some wheels I had. They did a super job. In fact it was so super, I can't free up the lug nuts...

Hi All, My friend has a 6.2L engine and drive train that he has taken out of a HMMWV so that he could put in a Duramax. My question is What are the differences between this and the M1008 Engine and drive train? What do I have to do to make it an exact replacement for my M1008? I would like...

Hi All, I need to ship a heavy box from Ted's Trucks in Alabama to Eureka Nevada and I would rather give the money to a fellow MVer. Shipping weight is aprox 1750 lbs. the crate is about 8.5' L x 42 W x 40H class 70 I have someone at the Eureka end that can off load the crate. Obviously I...