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Hi all, I have done so much reading on the doghead starter relay modification. And as much as I would like to do it, I am a bit hesitant because it is irreversible, once it is done it is done. So I am going to work on my own the next few days when I have the time, to experiment with a new...

Hi all, Lately my truck has been running fine. But tonight on the way home from work, the Gen 2 light started flickering, and the voltmeter needle started moving to the red line on the right side of the meter. Now what is going bad, the gen 2 alternator, one of the batteries, or what? I...

Hi Guys, I would like to repaint my M1009 with CARC paint. So can someone give me the correct paint codes & makers for: CARC brown, CARC green, and CARC black.?? As well, as the proper pattern code/s for full camo on an M1009? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Have a...

Hi Guys, Long time no see... Does anyone know where I can get the two front bumper blackout lights, and the front grill blackout drive light for my M1009? In working order of course. Hopefully in the Atlanta, Georgia area too? Any help would be appreciated.. Thank you.. Have a good...

Hi Guys, I need some minor starter help this weekend (may 27th, 28th, 29th.) If anyone is willing to help out in the Atlanta area, please let me know. You can email me at: cyclejay@yahoo.com Or better yet, call me at home: 770-952-2395, room # 477. Any help would be greatly...

Hi guys, I recently had an issue with the starter. No big deal. But I just need assistance in lining it up with the flywheel and reattaching it. The wiring is still connected to it, I just need help with lining it up.. Would anyone be so kind as to assist me with this? I need to get this...

Hi Guys, I would like to at some point soon get an M101A2 trailer for my M1009. What I would like to know is.. Do I need an extra transmission cooler to tow one of those? Or I am good with the stock transmission cooler it already has? Also, does anyone in the Atlanta area already have...

Hi Guys... I plan on doing an oil change on my M1009 this weekend. When I do, would it be okay to use 6 quarts Rotella T oil, and 1 Quart (32 Fl oz) Lucas Oil stabilizer (for extra protection)? Or just stick with 7 quarts of the Rotella T oil? Also, when I get an oil filter, can I use a...

Hi guys, Just curious, have any of you armor plated your M1009's, to make them literally bullet-proof? Good day, CJ

Hi Guys, Does anyone know where I can get a good price on a new or very good condition radiator for my M1009? Also, where can I get a good price on a set of 8 Bosch "Duraterms"?? (I think that is what they are called...) glowplugs? So I can do this work myself, or at least try to... I...

Hi Guys, Since my radiator sprang a leak recently... I would like to replace it with a new one, or a used one in good condition. Can someone please advise me how to do it? I cannot download the TM's on my work computer, and I would like to do it myself so I can learn from the experience...

Hi Guys, I need to change my glow plugs. I cannot download the TM's on my work computer. Exactly how do I do it, once I have a new set (8 new plugs)? I would like to go with the "Bosch Duraterms", from what I have read here, they go in without any mods, so that is the way I want to go...

Hi guys, I know some of you have done iy successfully. What I would like to know is. How much would it cost me for the parts I need to make my M1009 a snow plow? Any ideas would be appreciated, thank you, God bless you... CJ

Hi Guys, What is a quick & easy fix to stop a minor leak in my radiator? I checked my radiator and I saw that is actually where the leak is. Would alumaseal be okay? or something else? I need to know asap, so I can drive home from work tonight. Thank you, good night, God bless you.... CJ

Hi Guys, I hear an Ice Storm is coming this weekend/next week. Now if anyone must drive an M1009 when black ice is on the road. What can be done to the M1009 to get more traction and make it safer to drive on black ice? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you, God bless all of you...

Hi Guys, I have a simple shock absorber install question. I have a M1009 Blazer.. If I install front and rear shocks myself. Does the truck need to be jacked up or lifted off the ground in any way? Also, what would be a good shock be for that truck? I do not want the cheapest/lowest...

Hi Guys, Do any of you have an extra but running M1009 you can loan me? Just until I get mine out of the shop. So I have a reliable way to get to and from work, before I get fired. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, God bless you... Good day, CJ

Hi Guys, Two questions. My 1985 Chevy Blazer M1009 is still 24V. The starter is completely dead, died this morning. Can I go into any auto parts store, and buy any of the new or remanufactured starters for that vehicle, and it work properly? Or do I need to ask for, buy, or order a...

Hi all,, My M1009 starter is beginning to go out. Where in the Atlanta, Ga area is the least expensive place to get one, new or remanufactured/refurbished? And how difficult is it to remove the old one, and install a new one? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, God...

Hi Guys, Due to circumstances beyond our control. My family & I are being evicted from our home. Would any of you with a pickup (do not think I would need a deuce) Be able to help us move just a few blocks/few miles away? Perhaps some time during next week (like about Wednesday the 3rd...)...