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I believe the 88 and up models won't fit the m1009, but possibly if you had a sf rear from before 1988 you could swap out the gears from one of those 3:08 1988 and up axles, hopefully someone has the answer. I do know the 16" wheels have the wrong backspacing for the 10 bolt m1009 so don't buy...

If it does I have never heard of one. It would be an ideal replacement. Probably the best place to look would be a 2wd 1/2 ton suburban, but I bet it would have a 10 bolt. In any event it would be rare. Grab the 16" wheels too if it has them, they are hard to find too.

Unless you want to go with a lift kit/trimming fenders and big tires 4:10 ratio will slow you down, actually anything above the 3:08 will cause a decrease in top speed. That is the dilemma I have too. I want stronger axles for towing, but I want to cruise at 70 without overreving the engine...

Use this calculator to help figure out the gear ratio, tire size and speed you want out of your M1009 Gear Ratio Calculator

I forgot to add shock mount location will be different too on the 1 ton CUCV. You can find 14 bolt ff from 3/4 ton pickups that will bolt in a m1009, but suburban 3/4 ton axles are everywhere cheap. Take your tape measure, get the measurements for yourself, don't buy 1st, measure later and rely...

It may have I guess but it doesn't look like any passed thru the spindle along the axle shaft. I'll try those bolts when I get back from the trip.

Anything in a suburban will bolt in to a blazer but for 1 ton axles you will have to move the spring perches. Springs are a different width also.

I like the idea too.

I usually get mine in about 12 days, that is if I've been a good boy. The last one came in monday it was 13, but I had a revision(forgot to check a box). My first one took less than a month and I've had them in less than 10. Does your drivers license exactly match your SS# ? There must be a...

If you can't find a FF 14 bolt and matching front reasonable, a SF 14 bolt and matching front are cheap, give you 8 lugs and you have a much stronger rear(same front). Not as strong as a FF but will easily handle situations where the 10 bolt is marginal. They are easy to find in 3/4 ton...

I replaced the bearings today and cleaned all the old grease out. It didn't have any water or rust between the bearings in the hub. The rust was up high like condensation. I'm back to thinking that, that was the cause. The boot looks new and clean. The grease inside the spindle and on the axle...

I have backed heavy trailers around in 4 low 2wd, but thought I should be careful with the throttle because 4 low can put some serious strain on a rear that isn't known for its strength. Obvious your axle couldn't take it, maybe it was weak in which case it's better to break at home than out in...

I would say it would be ok if you keep it tight, and don't bolt it to the fiberglass, but make a fiberglass sandwich where you attach it. If you do have a problem with the top I have seen free ones on CL in OR. Probably depends on what you plan on putting up there too.

When the truck starts bouncing, 10 bolts have a very short life span. I haven't heard of any breaking on the highway with the HP a 6.2 makes. Were you in low range 2wd when it broke?

Gray on a cloudy or rainy day can be harder yet for me. Red is the most visible, but is the color with the highest incidence of accidents I have heard.

So nobody has put a little auto crane on one? Something to pull engines with? Might be too much work, but I thought it may have been done.

The truck hasn't been driven much. It had 8K miles on it when I got it. has about 9K now. Its a 1987 model and very clean. Its not a rebuild. I have some of the records for the truck, shows the AF started it every 3 to 4 months. I pulled the brake drums off and its clean in there. Wheel bearings...

Has anyone installed one on their M1031? It would mean a hole in the roof and I'm thinking the floor would take some re-inforcement, but it would be the perfect maintenance rig. What are the dimensions of the shop body?

I prefer the 3 color. I suppose it depends where you live, if you want to blend in. Green looks good. Tan is good if your looking for terrorists, if they run when they see tan, thats a good enough reason...:evil:

I should add that the brake drum and backing plate are like new. I don't see any evidence of water in there and the gasket under the hub flange was stuck really good. Thanks