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M1008 Gorman 6-18-2015: https://youtu.be/PV0KFqYKxRs
M1008 Gorman Proghorn Trail 40*-50* slope This one should be right side up soon. https://youtu.be/QgXxRxgTK2w
Just finished lifting my M1009. Thought I'd share my experience.
Started with pretty much stock truck.
Bought:
16.5" rims: 4 matching and 1 spare from craigslist. $100 for the set.
5x Goodyear Wrangler radials 37x12.50x16.5 - Hummer Tires. 100dollarman.com - Picked up locally $600 for the...
Thought I'd post this here to see if anyone wants to make some friends [emoji1] and since I've assembled a nice sized group so far.
So date is set to Thursday June 18. Gripy wants to use the side entrance to the park at smokey bear rd.
We can meet at the Parker Rd / Ridge Rte Rd. Exit off the...
Recently put in a temp gauge and sensor, replacing the idiot light sensor.
Found that my truck runs cold. Temp never goes above 140*F. Even after extended periods of driving around the city.
Ambient temp is 60-70s so it's not like it's too cold outside. My brother's 1008 runs around 180F.
Is...
3.5" lift front. 3" springs + add a leaf
4.5" lift rear. Shackle flip +add a leaf. Rear springs tend to sag after time, require more lift to make it look level.
37" Humvee radial tires
The 1350 size u joint does not fit into the yoke, the end caps are too big. The 1310 u joint is too short between the end caps, although one of its caps fits into the yoke if you hold the u joint to one side. I believe I have a 1330. My original driveshaft + u-joint fits perfect into the yoke on...
Putting a 4.5" rear lift on my 1009 with a 14b axle.
The bolts that hold the u joint strap are contacting the end of the driveshaft and preventing it from turning.
We are thinking we need to use shims to make the yoke point up a little to solve this issue.
I am wondering if anyone has any...