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So i found a 6.2 blazer being parted out with a 700r4. Does anyone have a pic of the mysterious TV bracket thats on a truck so i can show the owner to see if its still there or so i know for myself and can pull it. All ive been able to find is pics of the part already pulled. Is it this part...
I was adjusting my headlights and switching between high and low beam when the turn signal lever stopped clicking and going in between high and low and is just stuck on low. What did i break exactly? The switch itself which i see is a relatively cheap part or the turn signal hi/low lever? Just...
Is there anyone whos running an aftermarket AC on there CUCV and has a turbo? I looked at the nostalgic air but theres not to many details if itll work with my turbo or even how it mounts. I'd be fine with an underdash mounted kit as i also have roll bar that would make taking the dash apart a...
I'm looking to put a larger fuel tank in my m1009. About the only options i see are the Aerotank 40 gallon tank. Pricey but nice to have a 40 gallon capacityhttp://www.aerotanks.com/vehicles/chevy.html, and the 31 gallon Suburban tank that's about half the price. Is there any other choices out...
Im going to be swapping out my sagging rear springs on my 86 m1009 soon and want to swap the shackle bushings as well. Looking at the prothane bushings they have 2 sizes 1 3/8, and 1 1/2. Does anyone know what size they are for our trucks?
I bought some fuel return lines from Badger Diesel off of everyone's favorite auction sight and there horrible. Every other month or so im replacing one thats leaking.The ends split and they leak diesel all over the place. Does anyone know where to get new lines in that diameter that will...
So i replaced the power steering pump, got a unit from Rock auto as it was alot cheaper than the local parts store and they didnt have one in stock. I also replaced the high pressure lines and return lines and all the belts while i was at it. All new parts in, bled the lines by pumping the...
What am i missing here? There looks like a gap of about 1/2 inch between the starter and the bracket. Can i just take out that top bolt and put a longer stud in there? I just had the starter rebuilt its the original direct drive 24v and the bracket was never hooked up since ive had the truck and...
Im in the parts collection phase of doing an axle swap and considering doing a SYE on my m1009 when i put the 14 bolt in the rear. I figured while im at it i may as well get a new drive shaft made with 1 ton u joints. Has anyone used this kit http://www.driveshaftsuperstore.com/SYE_Kits_$375.htm...
Can someone please post some pics of the rear seat mounts. Where it locks down and where it folds in the front. My m1009 didnt have a rear seat when i got it and from what i can tell the front mounts that the seat folds on are missing. I have a rear seat out of a 78 K5 i was trying to make fit...
Is there a gasket or o-ring that seals the filler tube to the block? Mine is a mess and it looks like its blowing oil all over the underside of my hood. The matting is covered in oil and my air filters gets really dirty mainly from the oil. I dont have a CDR but have a breather coming off the...
Does anyone know if the STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # FJ171 fuel injectors from rock auto are any good? Im looking for some new injectors for my 86 turboed m1009 and having a hard time finding good ones at a decent price. There $28 a piece from rock auto about half of what i could find delphi...
So im in the process of making my CUCV my daily driver and want to replace the glow plugs and injectors while im at it. I did the turbo swap with a GM-8 turbo and all the 6.5 parts. Ive been looking at part numbers and trying to figure out if i should use stock 6.5 turbo injectors or just get...
Got my warn hubs in today, pretty easy install on one side. The other side was completely trashed tho. Locking nusts obviously werent tightened and fell out when i took the hub out. Its full of metal shavings and my spindle is junked, so off to the scrap yard to find a replacement. The side that...
The fuel return lines in my 86 m1009 cracked and started leaking. I got the new replacement hose from ebay that supposedly dont need hose clampse just press on. My question is am i supposed to bleed the ines out after i replace them the same way i would if i replaced a fuel filter or do i not...
Anybody know a source for new headlights possibly HID? My lights are all but useless and barely put out any light to teh point its not even safe to drive at night. Would like to upgrade them while im at it.
Ive got a 86 m1009 with a 208 tcase. The rear outputshaft seal was leaking pretty bad so i dropped the drive shaft and attempted to pull it but its in there pretty **** good and hard to get a screwdriver in there to pop out with the output shaft sticking out the middle. So far ive just managed...
After hooking up my heater core and starting the truck up i noticed a leak. First thought it was coolant but took a closer look and fuel is leaking from fuel filter. Pouring out at a pretty good rate to. The filter is new within the last 6 months and all the hoses that go into it are in there...
Does anyone have a part number for the shelf to mount the radio behind the pass seat or know where i can buy one? Im starting my next project on my m1009 and want to get the radios installed.
This is my first military vehicle, a 1986 M1009. Ive had it about 9 months and so far ive added a gm8 turbo, new exhaust.rebuilt tranny, 2 in lift with 33x12 BFG all terrains and a rear bumper w/tire carrier. The next project will be to get the factory radio steup put in.