Recent content by carleckenrode

HI FLYINGVAN911 I am taking half baybe 70% of the blame for not tying down the batteries. He was given permission only to pick up his girlfriend, and not to go off roading. I have it on the road again. Removed the radiator had it repaired and reinstalled it. No leaks. I made a 8 inch U and...

Yes I do think it taught him a lesson. Not listening to dad and it all turned out badly, trying to impress a girlfriend.. They ended up walking home. He is unusually cooperative since this happened, like making me breakfast this morning. They were trying to go down a steep bank into a creek when...

Thanks CUCVRUS Glad to hear it can be done. I bought 25 ft or steel break line, I hope it is the good stuff, have not tried it yet. I was thinking about taking out the grill and radiator (Again) and going in from the front and bending it in place. I have a tube bender. Will let you know how...

I Have Group 34 Batteries in my M1008 just setting on the trays. My son ask to use it to pick up his girl friend about a mile away. So I let him use it, What could go wrong ? Two hours later he came walking home. Dad there is a problem with your truck. He had decided to to go off roading, why...

Thanks everyone FOR the help. i think i will go with the Reese Tow Power 51016, posted by Keeth with his pictures i think i can duplicate it. Thanks All Carl

I tried the Harbor freight hitch. It was not heavy enough for my travel trailer. I then installed a class 3 hitch but had to remove the rear tie down shackles. Does anyone know how to install a class 3 hitch without removing the shackles ? thanks Carl

I rebuilt mine, or I should I say repaired. It was easy to take apart. The voltage regulator was bad. I was able to find a replacement on Ebay. It is still working OK. Carl

Which Banks Kit Which Banks turbo Kit did you use ? I see there are a number of kits for the GM 6.2 engine. Mine is a stock M1008. I have a similar problem I live at 4700 ft and tow my travel Trailer sometimes as high at 9000 ft. Needless to say it is gutless. Thought a Banks turbo would help...