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Actually, reliability is not that subjective. It's not about the "eye of the beholder" it's about Mean Time Between Failures. That's a quantifiable metric...

Right-on!

Yeah but there's a big difference between the weight capacity of your truck and an M1009... Show-off...

P.S. Both mine are daily drivers, though one is local only.

Wow. I'm very sorry to hear of your experience and frustration. I have two that are scarily reliable. Interesting though, both came through govt agencies after the Army. The "good" one sat for 10 years in a US Forest Service lot. So after dealing with all the ills of sitting (gasket, belts...

I'd like to be another bandwagon jumper and advise against this. I'm having more confidence everyday that the stock M1009 running gear components are a really good reliable set up for intended use. And I really don't see the benefit from the risk of going to an ultra tall tire set up. You could...

Sorry. M1009 on the brain. But I don't think you could get a TH400 in those years on the civilian counterparts to the M's 1008, 1028.

Absolutely. Legendary for its simplicity and toughness, the Army specified it. Another difference from a civilian Blazer...

Man. I'd sure keep the TH400 if you could...

Absolutely concur on the U joints. Forgot to add those to the list! And remember my rule: Always try the easy, inexpensive stuff first!

Yes. The vibration could come from uneven tires. Try rotating front to back to see if that makes a difference. Also check for driveline damage, tie rod ends, bent wheels, wheel balancing. Broken radial belts (not readily visible) can also cause it... Good luck!

I have no personal experience with 100 Dollar Man. But I have indirectly heard he's a good man. Also I have no experience with Deuces. Other than I'd love to have one... I think you're on the right track. TAKE YOUR TIME... The answers are here on SS...

What a pleasure to have you here. Thanks for your service! My son reports for Air Force basic training in a month... First. Take a bit of time to do your research. There is an unbelievable wealth of experience and knowledge on this site. You don't have to buy anything RIGHT NOW... Go to the...

These are surplus vehicles used in a literally infinite variety of environments and duties. From the National Guard in California to Regular Army in New York. Some units were better at maintenance than others. It's the luck of the draw. All things being equal, I'd take my M1009 over an...

The good news here is you'll now be able to run on the freeway, instead of city streets and backroads in that speed demon 1008...

Glow plugs. Sorry. Glow plugs...

I have been incredibly happy with my 12v conversion. There's really very little to it and it's much easier to live with. Go to the Resources section and study the Roscommon Equipment guide. It's all in there step by step...

"Spot on hood?" Wow. Get the basics under control first. Clean and redo all major connections. Eliminate any random shorts (like the hood). And the batteries are way too low... Then try and let us know...

Go for an M1009. Faster, better gas mileage, WAY more maneuverable, better make-out rig...

It's not economically, or dare I say, emotionally feasible to make it right. They're plentiful enough. Keep the good stuff for a new body...