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Is a CUCV right for me?
The M1009 gears are 3.08 and the M1008 are 4.56. That's the difference. The 6.2 cannot handle these gears with a load in the bed or on a trailer. I don't consider it towing until you've got at least 2 ton. A small car can pull a ton. A truck of this caliber should be able to tow 3 ton with... -
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Is a CUCV right for me?
Your right, but these trucks are not geared right. They make a great toy, but need a turbo and a higher gear to do any heavy towing. Good luck, either way you go mate. -
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Is a CUCV right for me?
Alright, hook up a real load and take it up a small grade hill. I don't mean to jab at you, I just don't want this guy to buy a truck that will not tow. By example, I had around 800lbs in the bed and 2 ton on a trailer. It did fair on level ground. Slow acceleration, 50-55, but when I came to... -
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Is a CUCV right for me?
If your going to use it to tow with, just forget it. These trucks barely have the power to tow themselves down a hill. I've tried it too many times. The trucks have very little real world use- playing in the mud, driving in a parade. It's actually a little embarrasing to know that these trucks...