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I've heard of centrifuge oil filters for making black diesel, but never thought about putting one on an engine. Is there an element on the chamber walls to trap contaminants? There is quite a lot of custom bracketry going on here. You made it yourself? Either way, it's impressive, but even more...

I came off pretty rude. I apologize. It's important to consider what you're using the truck for. If it's for hauling, the back end being jacked up is a good thing. Your leveling kit is whatever you're hauling. If it's for off-roading, you might consider a B52 kit from DIY4x. If you just want...

Well, my jaw dropped if that's what you were going for. Sweet Jesus. Edit: Ten minutes later, I'm still studying the picture. Is the thing on the top right a cartridge oil filter canister?

I got K5 upper rear shock bolts from ORD and had to mill the shanks down so they would pass through the eyes of new KYB K30 shocks. Likewise, in the front, the center tubes in the K30 shock bushings had to be cut to fit the mounting tabs on the 10-bolt. They were too wide. That experience helps...

Likewise, this is the equivalent part to what @WWRD99 posted for an M1009: https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Driveshaft-Assembly-Compatible-Chevrolet/dp/B09DCRZT8Z/ref=pd_scr_dp_alt1_d_d_sccl_3_1/143-9408174-1976143?psc=1

I just ran a cross reference. K5 and K30 front shafts are not interchangeable. Mixing up the M1008 and M1009 is why I ended up having to lathe down my new K5 shock bolts to fit my new K30 shocks...

Out of my depth. Just wanted to warn against trying to do a front shackle lift.

If that's your budget, you should use it to fill your fuel tank and leave your suspension alone.

Once installed, looks like somebody misplaced their axe head. Always assumed that a wedge would be installed in the other direction in order to aim the differential cone more directly at the transfer case. This thread has been revelatory to me as I actually did not understand pinion angle...

Lots of options. I'd go read people's firsthand experiences with different manufacturers before deciding. ck5.com is a good resource. Some springs ride great. Some are awful. Don't just go buy whatever's cheap. You'll probably regret it.

https://www.offroaddesign.com/suspension/zero-rate-add-a-leafs-offset-plates/zero-rate-add-a-leafs.html They're really just one inch blocks with a nice taper so they don't dig into the bottom spring. The interesting thing about them is they're designed to optionally offset the axle, but that's...

Shackle length should be minimally modified in the front to avoid geometry issues. ORD zero rates will get you an inch of height without much hassle or expense.

I had thought to fill and paint the plasma cut branding in the carrier, but then remembered I'm lazy. Ten feet of 2" conspicuity tape was exactly the right amount. Red and white felt too modern. The old school reflective stuff would have been too stretchy. Diamond reflective was the ticket. Not...

@Another Ahab is always posting monkeys for some reason. It made me think of the bootleg tape in the disconnected cassette deck of my M1009, so I looked it up. It's the exact same monkeys.

I believe the air cleaner studs have larger threads at the manifold. If you were to replace them with all thread, you may have to drill the airbox lid to pass them. If you're doing that anyway, you could try stacking a pair of air filters with longer studs. It makes the CUCV noticeably louder...

Back when I had my '69 C10, every random guy walking by would make a low ball offer. I guess that's the last step before a truck joins the legions of classics rotting on people's lawns.

That's the trouble, isn't it? I don't want to get rid of the truck and I don't want a bunch of cash either, but if somebody decides they want it that badly, I get both things I didn't want. I couldn't rebuild that motorcycle if I wanted to. It was covered in parts made by machinists and...

Since I put this bumper on, strangers have started trying to buy my truck way more often than before. I guess that's cool if you like attention. I do my level best to avoid people in general. The VA says it's because I'm nuts. They're more tactful than that, but that's about the size of it...

My dog has noticed I whine and won't turn over when he tries to wake me up at 4:00 AM. Coffee helps. In seriousness, pull the inspection plate and check the teeth on your flywheel while you're looking at the starter.

Now that the issue appears to be resolved, can anybody tell me why there are hotwired cherry bomb baffles screwed to the airbox?