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    New Bilsteins good rubber and proper Tire Pressure... still somewhat jarring ride.

    You talk like someone who has never experienced good tunable and properly tuned suspension.
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    New Bilsteins good rubber and proper Tire Pressure... still somewhat jarring ride.

    There’s a difference between a firm ride and a rough/jarring ride.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    I had a similar issue with gates thermostats. Couldn’t get my 09 over 160* all winter no matter what I did. Replaced thermostat again and same issue. Everything has been flushed but seems like my thermostat is staying open or opening earlier than it should. I need to get around to swapping it again.
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    Duramax Diesel Engine Conversion Kit

    Must be a regional thing. All of the bodies/chassis must have rotted out around them so there’s more drivetrains available where you’re at.
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    New Bilsteins good rubber and proper Tire Pressure... still somewhat jarring ride.

    I know there are factory replacement springs out there that will restore factory ride height. A set of quality shocks should help as well as restoring bushings (unless the springs themselves are shot which is likely at the age of these vehicles). If you opt for new springs then that only...
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    Duramax Diesel Engine Conversion Kit

    I don’t think I’ve ever come across a running 12v for $2k. Usually double that
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    Very happy with 700R4 in M1009

    Is there a way to get auto on/off lockup?
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    Got her painted! And I have a question.....

    Even better!
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    Got her painted! And I have a question.....

    Looks great, did you use rapco paint?
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    Recommend Durable Seat Cover?

    That fits great
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    M1009 4 inch lift, 15x10 wheels and 31's? Picture request

    I can’t unsee what I just googled.
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    Rusted on wheel, tire flat... now what?

    It sounds like the lugs are off but the wheel is stuck around the flange of the axle. Maybe I’m mistaken though.
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    Rusted on wheel, tire flat... now what?

    Maybe your bottle jack is low on oil. Id keep cranking on it but it’ll probably pop pretty quickly so be ready. As others have said, it’s the center hub that’s stuck so you could heat it up in that area if you’ve got the means to do it.
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    Rusted on wheel, tire flat... now what?

    I’ve used a bottle jack and block of wood off the frame top pop a wheel off that’s stuck.
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    I picked up some new seats for the rear. Can’t beat free99. Just need to make some brackets for them.
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    Recommend Durable Seat Cover?

    You are 100% incorrect on Jatonka seat covers, sir.
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    Recommend Durable Seat Cover?

    This is why I suggested him as everything he recreates is excellent quality but some here are quick to jump in with misinformation that isn’t relevant to his products.
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    Recommend Durable Seat Cover?

    http://www.jatonkam35s.com/CUCVM1009seatcovers.htm
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    6.2-6.5 long block or short block questions?

    I’d say either pull front wheels and put the axle on some car jack stands or pull the core support and radiator.
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