Whats the differance between a M1008 and a M1008A1?

[ssgtwright-usmc]

Was told and I even did a WEB SEACH on the differance between a M1008 and a M1008A1 vehicle.
Even did a search here but found no answer here.
What I found on the web search was 1 thing, the M1008 only had one alternator when the M1008A2 has two.
I dont beleive this to be correct because I am sure their has to be more differances between the two.
If so, what are they?
I do know that the older vehicles would get painted over to be more current with the current camo scheme.
How can you tell a M1008 from a M1008A1?
I can cut and paste the alternator website here if needed.

 

[papercu]

Both has two alternators. The only difference is:
The M1008A1 includes a 100 amp/24 v communications kit. TM 9-2320-289-20 Page 1-3
Just mean it comes from the factory, ready to set a shelter on. Wayne

 

[ssgtwright-usmc]

Thanks papercu,
I didnt think it was about the alternators but had to be more then that.
When I got my M1008 it only had one alternator but I dont see anything to indicate a comm rack was ever attached inside the bed.
I do have the 24v hook-up for comm but nothing to show it was a comm vehicle.
Beleive mine was used more as a pick up and delivery truck.

 

[papercu]

was used more as a pick up and delivery truck

That is the Army way, No matter what your MOS was, you did whatever they needed at the time. I went to AIT for 4 months and when I got to my first unit, they said we don't need a radioman, you are now in the Motor pool. Same thing at the next, we don't need radiomen, you are now in the missile shop. Wayne

 

[lindyp38]

Anyone have pics to show what radios were mounted......on mine...i have mounts on the inside of the cab to.....

 

[bkwudzhom]

I guess that explains the cable hookup and 4 eye bolts in the bed as well as the mounting plate in my passenger floor!

 

[SouthernSteel]

My usaf Cucv has those hold downs in the bed and mine also has the plate in the floor on the pass side is that the diffrence between a m1008 and an m1008A1 then that explains alot i also have a round cable plug in close to the ash tray

another thing was their a diffrence in the gvw weight of a regular m1008 and an m1008a1 as my cucv has alot more springs in the front then in the rear

 

[lindyp38]

id love to see what all the radios look like.....