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    Myrtle Beach

    Any good shops in Myrtle Beach that have experience servicing a Humvee? Any issues with driving them on the road? Thanks in advance
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    Kats Circulating Heater Install Problem

    Took my truck to my local guy who works on it occasionally. He is having trouble with the parts provided to install it properly so he says. It comes with a tee for the return i believe, but the inlet. The hose on the truck is 1 1/4 inches. So i need a tee 1 1/4 on both ends with the nipple 3/4...
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    M1008 on 46s. Whats it take

    Saw this truck on cl. Anyone know anything on it? Wondering what is involved and what it would cost to build one like it.
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    Smoother Ride?

    I love my 1008 but man it sure can beat u to death. Am I crazy to think that possibly it could be smoothed out a bit. It's great on hard roads, but man my head nearly hits the roof on back roads or gas we'll roads. Drove 130 miles round trip with some off road and felt like manual labor. any...
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    6 glow plug cycles?

    13 degrees. Brand new batteries and starter spinning fast! Is that to many cycles? Plugs going possibly?
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    fiberglass bed shell. Ford on m1008?

    Got a fiberglass camper shell that I can have for a 100 bux. For a f250 long bed. What are the chances it will fit my 1008? Thanks
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    Glow Plugs

    Do they wear or just completely go bad? When Do u know when to change? Is their a standard protocol to follow?
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    Block heater installed..no leaks for a few days..now leaks

    Had a block heater installed and it went a few days with no problem now its leaking like crazy? Common issue I suppose..its so bad that all the fluid will be gone in 20 min at the rate its going Any tips tricks
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    m1008 to a Deuce (Bobbed)

    Any of you guys ever start out with a cucv and move up to a deuce? Wanting the positives and negatives. Little Background..I use my 1008 for strictly hungting and occasional trips to lowes.It is a work/hauling truck. It will rarely be off-roaded but does see logging roads quite often. Other...
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    Trailer Light Wiring/Plug

    I have searched and cant seem to find the answer I am looking for. Unlike most here, I have little mechanic knowledge so therefore the green machine is going to the shop for a tune up and to fix a few odds and ends. One issue I need to address is my trailer wiring. My truck is still 24...
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    m1008 Window Roll Up issues

    Hello..for some reason my drivers window will barely roll up. Down is much smoother. When I bought the truck I took the door cover off and lubed and greased everything and it hasn't given me an issue until now. Took apart again, but can seem to figure out the issue..any ideas? Thanks and happy 4th!
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    37x12.50x16.5 Best Place to Buy? any board sponsors

    As the title states. Be nice if there were some in WV or real close
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    1008 dead batteries?

    More or less a newbie here..searched with no answers. Truck ran 2 days ago. Went to start today and the wait light kept fading out..clicks very fast when turning key. Again, my glow plugs ignite when i smash my pedal to the floor. Been that way fir 6 years. When the key is the start poaition...
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    m1008 and the 700r4!!need opinions.

    well I'm pretty certain my t h 400 is fried, so now I guess I have 2 options. Rebuild my t h 400 or upgrade for change to a 700 r 4.with that being said,those of you who have converted over to the 700what are the positives and negatives. the truck will be used for more of general use...
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    I think my transmission is smoked?!?!

    went to pull a buddy out yesterday afternoon, now my truck will not shift into 3rd gear at all. It also has trouble at times shifting from 1st to 2nd.all my vacuum lines have been changed, however I did bypass the vacuum regulator a few months ago and the truck has ran great.the transmission...
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    starting my cucv??is yours the same??

    Quick question..when starting my 1008, i hold the pedal to the floor until the glow plug light comes on, then goes off and module clicks, finally turning the ignition to start..forgive me i am a newbie but is this standard protocol or some mod added to the vehicle???? No problems just curious.. Thx
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    starting issue m1008..fuel cap?

    Well, drove the truck today..50 or so milrs..parked it and went to start about an hour later..starter jus cranked really fast...after reading it could be air in tank, i just unscrewd cap, screwed back on and fired right up like normal..after getting home, same thing..took cap off and started...
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    Turn Signals???

    Turn signals were working properly, however now the selector is sticking. Clicks on and stays green..left and right...both front and rear bulbs are illuminating amd jus staying on. No flash. so that eliminates a ground? Could it be a circuit fuse or signal flasher in the fuse box?
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    Humvee tires and snow?

    I have read every thread in regards to 37" humvee tires. I have some 33" swampers and they were less then stellar in the first snow. Lookin to replace with some goodyear mtr or some bfg baha ta.. Anyone have expierence in the snow? Not talkin alaska snow but 100-150 inches a year in southern...
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    aux tank leaking?

    I have an aux tank in my 1008 that is leaking from the actual fuel cap...it has leaked alot of fuel..it has been parked on a slight incline. Not sure how full it is either as i jus purchased the truck...what gives? Jus seeps frim cap and runs down bed of truck... Thx
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