handloader90
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Hello,
I'm new here, I already signed in in the newbie section.
I'm in the market for a M1008. I'm very familiar with the gas version, but not the diesel and 24v system.
Edit: I'm also game for a M1028A1, just found out about it. I think I'd actually prefer the M1028A1 if I can find one.
I'm looking for suggestions on who/ where to buy from. I want a good running, rust free and mostly straight bodied M1008. My current rig has the cancer and I don't want to go through it again with another rig.
Who can you guys recommend to me for a good M1008? Also, what should I be on the lookout for engine wise? As mentioned before I'm pretty familiar with the civilian version of this truck and know what to look for in all areas except the diesel engine.
I've been checking GL, CL and Ebay and I'm not coming up with much.
Once I locate one that is in good condition and buy it it's going into surgery... DIY4X A-Bomb, Alcan springs all around, crossover steering, maybe high steer too depending on how high I lift it, 6"-8" lift done up with a DIY4X shackle flip, 37" Tires, might go with some of the recentered H1's from Trail Worthy Fab or just keep it simple and get some plain 'ol steelies. I want to swap the 208 out and throw a 205 with an ORD Twin Stick in there and maybe clock it a little bit to get some good angles going if needed. Eventually a small block will go in too.
What will be the best gear ratio for 37's with this setup, it will be daily driven mostly and used to kill Prius' and bogs on the weekend. I really don't plan on driving it on the highway (unless I have too), just to and from work and regular around town stuff.
Off-road wise the truck will be used mostly for bogging I guess, unless they have some rock crawling areas in the Fort Campbell, KY area.
Looking forward to recommendations!
I'm new here, I already signed in in the newbie section.
I'm in the market for a M1008. I'm very familiar with the gas version, but not the diesel and 24v system.
Edit: I'm also game for a M1028A1, just found out about it. I think I'd actually prefer the M1028A1 if I can find one.
I'm looking for suggestions on who/ where to buy from. I want a good running, rust free and mostly straight bodied M1008. My current rig has the cancer and I don't want to go through it again with another rig.
Who can you guys recommend to me for a good M1008? Also, what should I be on the lookout for engine wise? As mentioned before I'm pretty familiar with the civilian version of this truck and know what to look for in all areas except the diesel engine.
I've been checking GL, CL and Ebay and I'm not coming up with much.
Once I locate one that is in good condition and buy it it's going into surgery... DIY4X A-Bomb, Alcan springs all around, crossover steering, maybe high steer too depending on how high I lift it, 6"-8" lift done up with a DIY4X shackle flip, 37" Tires, might go with some of the recentered H1's from Trail Worthy Fab or just keep it simple and get some plain 'ol steelies. I want to swap the 208 out and throw a 205 with an ORD Twin Stick in there and maybe clock it a little bit to get some good angles going if needed. Eventually a small block will go in too.
What will be the best gear ratio for 37's with this setup, it will be daily driven mostly and used to kill Prius' and bogs on the weekend. I really don't plan on driving it on the highway (unless I have too), just to and from work and regular around town stuff.
Off-road wise the truck will be used mostly for bogging I guess, unless they have some rock crawling areas in the Fort Campbell, KY area.
Looking forward to recommendations!
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