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I have been gathering parts needed to replace all the tie tod ends and front shocks in the near future. Spent time today cleaning everything to put the rear diff back together this coming week. Biggest move forward lately has been putting paint on the cargo box finally.
I will update photos...
I did a search and found this. It might be useful for you.
https://www.musclecarsandclassics.ca/wheels/spare-tire/jacking-instructions/chevy-gmc-truck-jacking-instruction-decal-1985-1986
Good evening All,
I have been doing dangerous things again … reading the TMs.
Please someone tell me the difference between the front axle on an M1008 and the front axle on an M1031. I see that they have different NSNs and a difference in the LO for service. The front on the M1031 gets 4 ounces...
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Just looking for input. I am now shopping for rear diff rebuild kits and no spin parts.
Has anyone had any experience with the following items:
Power Torque Differential Rebuild Kit - 744A004
Yukon (YK GM14T-A) Master Overhaul Kit for GM 14T Differential
4.8 4.8 out of 5...
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Looking for assistance and thoughts today. I finally had a chance to remove the rear diff cover today. Thinking I would finally up the rear end so I could think about putting the box back on.
I found a lost of rust in the gear oil, more importantly there was a LOT of metal...
A question for the community.
does anyone have access to an M1031 SCEM body that is not going to used or may be available for parts? I am looking to replace the shelves that were removed on the driver’s side of the box, all three compartments past the generator controls. And maybe one on the...
Brown 383 is 30051
Green 383 is 34094
Black is 37030
thanks for all the responses. School is out now so I should be able to get more done over the next few weeks.
Good evening all!
I finally have progress to report.
1. rear brakes are complete
2. Front brakes and hubs had already been serviced by the PO (fire dept)
3. Happy to report that going to home depot to get behr paint is not as difficult as the painting thread had described. Giving the 5 digit...
On my 1986 M1031 the frame location for the VIN is on the top of the frame on the right side behind the cab. I had the bed (work box) off when I found it.
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