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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, When I got my M1009, it was and still is painted black, but it needs to be re-painted, since some of it seems to have worn off in spots. I would like to paint it the solid green like the interior, but the black has grown on me. So I am still deciding too, between solid green...

Hi Guys, Thanks for the info. Duly noted. Good night, 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...

Hello drgreg, Okay, thank you... CJ

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 all, Thanks again for the tips.. I just topped it off.. and will go home now. I did NOT put anything in it at all, I will get it done right instead. So to avoid problems later. Good night, CJ

Hi guys, By the way, if I use black pepper, should I use whole black pepper or ground? Thanks CJ P.s. Home is about 14 miles away, and as far as I can tell, the leak is somewhere near the bottom corner on the passenger side, under the front battery area..

Hello Guys, thanks for the tips. since I work in a professional kitchen, I could use black pepper, but how much? Also, would alumaseal cause problems later? IF I did use it. Thanks 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...

UPDATE: I got my M1009 back home from the shop yesterday (Wednesday Dec. 22nd). So I no longer need to borrow one. Have a good day, God bless all of you, & Merry Christmas. CJ

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 all, By the way, I can only check email from work, and I will most likely be home all weekend. And will not be back at work until Monday. Good night, God bless you.... CJ

Hi guys, A few days ago, the exact same thing happened to my 1985 chevy Blazer M1009. I took it to the shop that does all the work on the vans for the company I work for. So I can get it done asap and get a fair price on the bill. Now here is the problem, The diesel mechanic that was working...