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The transmission in my truck (1985 M1009 with stock gearing/axles/tires) started acting up the last week or so. First it started with my partial throttle shifts being very high. Even just lightly tapping the throttle the truck would not upshift from 1-2 and 2-3 until about 2500rpms. But if you...

If I still had my M1008 I would have more than likely went with some non-greasable joints. Being as I neither plan on hard core rock crawling, doing smokey burnouts or towing a Japanese Super tanker with the M1009. I'll take the American made greasable joint as a more than satisfactory replacement.

It sounds a lot worse than it was. The joints get dry, and they wear quick. Don't be fooled by greasable joints. In my expierience no matter where the zerk fitting is placed. One or more posts will still never get grease. No matter how much you put in.

So after my truck developed a slight vibration and annoying squeak. I prepared myself for the inevitable failing universal joint(s). So I got my truck up on the lift, pulled the drive shaft and quickly discovered that the transfer case yoke joint was bad. Probably 1/16" of play when twisted in...

I really want to do this, guy with parts never got back to me so I guess my search continues.

I'm ok with the top end RPMs. I know it's still a 1.1 ratio in final gear. It's the low end I'm looking for. Plus I like the ability to shift when I want. Either shifting a little earlier when's it's cold, or in a scenario that I think we should shift when the truck would say otherwise. I just...

I always wanted a manual transmission in my M1008. And the Feeling hasn't changed since I got a M1009. I don't mind rowing gears, I don't mind the effort of the swap. My question is to those who have ever successfully swapped in a Sm465 in a 1009 or 1008. How did you like it? Or if you had a...

My trucks doing the exact same thing. I'm very interested to see what your findings are.

Has anyone tried cleaning the speedometer cable and using graphite powder to lube it? Like they use for bicycle brake and shifter cables? I would think in the long run it would be better because it wouldn't freeze or gum up or get hard. Just a thought.

Interesting. A bit more work than I'm looking for. But food for thought none the less.

I've considered turning up the IP, and doing marine injectors and so forth for a bit more umph. I'd love a Cummins for the truck but I think thats a bit much for a Blazer. and more work than it worth right now. I don't think its really power so much as its high altitude sickness thats the...

Even with stock sized tires and the 4.56 on my M1008 it was the same result. Everything is stock on the M1009 as far as the drivetrain is concerned. Including tires. No there are not a lot of hills on LI but I do frequent the Catskills and the Adirondaks. That's the issue. Any other vehicle I've...

I have a 1985 m1009 and previously had a 86 M1008. Both of these trucks as you know have had abizmal grade climbing performance. Especially in higher elevations. I'm not looking for duramax power levels. Or crazy performance. I just want normal vehicle performance. My old 318 dodge van that...

Well I want the PRC-77 for both. So it can be in the truck or carried if I so choose. I can only imagine that I would use this thing maybe a handful of times a year. Power means little to me. I'm not a HAM radio guy. I just like the idea of fitting my truck with some sort of military radio. But...

Looks good. I do like how your ducting attaches to the intake manifold with that can adapter. I too am looking at a similar install. But I want seamless tubing or pipe. Not sold on the PVC look yet.

So I've been doing some research on military radios, more specifically the PRC-77 radios. I originally never really planned on getting a military radio for my truck. But for reasons unknown to myself I want one so......yeah. Not being terribly radio techno savvy I don't think I'd feel too...

Love to see if anything comes up for my truck. 1985 Chevrolet M1009 CUCV A. Serial Number 1G8ED18J0FF121396 B. Registration Number NF0908 C. NSN 2320011232665 D. Truck was bought through a private sale in New York E. No legible bumper numbers at this time

Papakb that's basically my plan. I'm gonna run the CB on one antenna. Then the stereo on the other. I'm planning on making my own radio shelf that will look similar to the GI unit but still allow me to fold my rear seat flat. The GI one does not allow that. Ill mount my future military radio...

That's what I thought, my father had a similar sentiment as well. I'm not too big into military radios right now. But I find myself very intrigued by them. So in the future I can see myself at least installing a entry level setup in my truck. If for nothing else than just to play with and for...

So I think I have all my antenna parts lined up. I'm planning on going with the AB-558/MS-116/MS-117/AB-24 setup for my CB install. Also being as they are so cheap. I'm gonna pick up a MS-118 section just in case. Now I'm working on locating a few mounts and guards for my truck, which I may...