Best year for a M1009

[gunsarefun]

Was wondering if there is a "prime year" for the M1009? Thanks for any help.

 

[doghead]

1984-1986, all the same, built to 1984 specs

 

[hndrsonj]

1984-1986, all the same, built to 1984 specs

Ditto, but another thought (in GA) is that pre-86 vehicles can be sold with no title-bill of sale only!

 

[gunsarefun]

Thought I heard of engine tweeks in later models. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[91W350]

Must be the 1986 model, we have two of those.

 

[67_C-30]

Thought I heard of engine tweeks in later models. Thanks for the clarification.

If there are any tweaks, maybe the 86's are only slower than 34 degree molasses compared the normal 32 degree molasses!

 

[dstang97]

There are some minor differences, But mostly the same. I would say 85+. RUST FREE

 

[Recovry4x4]

I would go 86, less time spent rusting!

 

[2deuce]

I heard that in 85 they upgraded the IP. The fibrous parts were no longer used.

 

[BKubu]

Who could be sure that anything is still stock even if there were differences between the years?!?! These trucks have been in military inventory for 25 or so years and have been worked on numerous times. I would not worry about the year and try to find the cleanest example I could locate (notice that I did not say anything about mileage...guys get too caught up in mileage when speedometers could have been changed/replaced by the military). I have never noticed a difference performance-wise (except the one that was repowered with a NA 6.5L).

 

[markg]

I heard that in 85 they upgraded the IP. The fibrous parts were no longer used.

a lot of the 84 models i had had flex ring problems in the pump, civilian and military.

 

[markg]

Was wondering if there is a "prime year" for the M1009? Thanks for any help.

if anyone is interested i would like to know the last 86 m1009 produced . i have seen serial numbers of 205000 and above. example, my 86 vin was 1g8ed18jxgf 205xxx. anyone have an 86 serial above that one?? thanks. mark

 

[hndrsonj]

Look at the date it was made, that should at least give you an idea how long after yours they still made 86's.

 

[markg]

Look at the date it was made, that should at least give you an idea how long after yours they still made 86's.

i think the last month was 8-86, because the 9th month would have pushed it into 87 model year.