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I picked up a 1985 M1008 from Fort Riley, KS on a Gov. Liquidation auction. The driveshafts was damaged. From what I read this is the norm. The guys there were very helpful. They loaded it up on my trailer for me with the forklift (since the driveshaft had a kink in it anyways).
I got it home, put two batteries in it, turned the key and started it right up. I took it out for a spin and everything seems to run ok.
Couple of things that need attention.
1. If I hit the gas and then let off at a stop sign or let off the gas pedal quickly the motor wants to die instantly. Also, the motor takes a second to react once I hit the gas pedal.
2. I have the death shake in the front end when I hit 35mph. I have to slam on the brakes to get it to stop. It feels like the front end is going to come out of the truck. The hubs are unlocked and the driveshaft spins freely. The transfer case shifter is in 2wd. I had a Jeep Cherokee that had this same problem and I had to reinforce the panhard bar because it had come loose from the frame.
I will do a search on these later. Just wanted to post up!
Here are a couple of pics. I just rolled it off the trailer and haven't washed it yet so please forgive me.
I got it home, put two batteries in it, turned the key and started it right up. I took it out for a spin and everything seems to run ok.
Couple of things that need attention.
1. If I hit the gas and then let off at a stop sign or let off the gas pedal quickly the motor wants to die instantly. Also, the motor takes a second to react once I hit the gas pedal.
2. I have the death shake in the front end when I hit 35mph. I have to slam on the brakes to get it to stop. It feels like the front end is going to come out of the truck. The hubs are unlocked and the driveshaft spins freely. The transfer case shifter is in 2wd. I had a Jeep Cherokee that had this same problem and I had to reinforce the panhard bar because it had come loose from the frame.
I will do a search on these later. Just wanted to post up!
Here are a couple of pics. I just rolled it off the trailer and haven't washed it yet so please forgive me.
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