People vs. Cargo Capacity

[OD Heavy Hauler]

Just got a '86 M1008 and the truck is fine. Everything works and only had a few small issues so far. My question is: What is the gear ratio in axles of the M1009's?I saw somewhere they may be 3.08's. I may have chose the wrong vehicle for what I've found that I need (kids actually want to ride in the" big green machine"). A 1008 with its 4.56 gears don't like 60+mph's I don't think. Would 1008 axles with higher highway speed gear ratios (swapped in) bolt up in a 1009 without big issues? I would be willing to sell the 1008 or make a trade for a equal value(condition) 1009. Thanks

 

[Crash_AF]

M1009s have 3.08 geared 10 Bolt axles
M1008s have 4.56 geared Dana 60 Front/Corp 14 Bolt Rear axles.

I traded my 1008's 4.56 geared axles for 4.10 geared axles straight across to someone who just wanted the deeper gearing for his off roader.

M1008 axles will not bolt up to a 1009 without modifying the rear spring perches. The front will bolt up though.

Later,
Joe

 

[Mudstone]

i'll take your 1008 axles off you... i have a 1009 that needs some pumping up.

 

[DooDooBrown]

Just got a '86 M1008 and the truck is fine. Everything works and only had a few small issues so far. My question is: What is the gear ratio in axles of the M1009's?I saw somewhere they may be 3.08's. I may have chose the wrong vehicle for what I've found that I need (kids actually want to ride in the" big green machine"). A 1008 with its 4.56 gears don't like 60+mph's I don't think. Would 1008 axles with higher highway speed gear ratios (swapped in) bolt up in a 1009 without big issues? I would be willing to sell the 1008 or make a trade for a equal value(condition) 1009. Thanks

37" tires brought down the RPM's on my truck and made it ride better as well.

 

[OD Heavy Hauler]

I think my situation needs a whole vehicle swap so I can carry a couple of extra people and still have the the military vehicle too. The 1009 will be more useful to me I believe in the long run. Thanks for axle swap offer though. Will put ad on classifieds about my truck hopefully by Fri.

 

[REGULATOR]

well if you change your mind, Id be happy to do a axle swap with you!!

thats like sayign I'll trade you this large nickle for your tiny dime!!
( seriously though Id swap!!!)

how much you looking to get for your truck?
PM me.

 

[OD Heavy Hauler]

Regulator or whom it may interest. I'm hoping to get $4500 but don't want to go lower than $4200