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In the last few weeks I have changed all the locks,Rearched springs with new greasable bushings and 4.5 ORD shackles front and rear,new transmission braces,Splash panels.

It is snowing right now and I am repairing my wipers right now. **** electrical problems:mad: They started salting roads in Idaho the last few years and I am not happy about it at all.

With the money you spend on a 5.9 conversion you could probably do a new 6.5 Optimizer and a turbo and change very little, Just a thought. I am reading alot of threads with guys talking about a Cummins conversion and just have to wonder Why! I have seen a few Home conversions done and they just...

I have been thinking about putting a turbo on my 6.2 and have wondered the same thing about putting a turbo on a probably well used engine, I really dont know the answer for sure.

With the 4.56 gears the 6.2 will pull about anything you could want. I dont think you would gain that much with the 5.9. what kind of towing are you going to do? Are you going down the freeway, once again with the gear ratio that the 1008 has you wont gain much with the swap that you are...

Whats wrong with your 6.2?

That was alot of days down time, did you have to drive the Buick?

I should probably do this also.

Great info Combat Jump. Pics are great and I am now inspired to repair my transfer case.:)

This week I had the leaf springs re arched with 2 inches more lift and installed new ORD greasable bushings and their heavy duty shackles front and rear.

I had a 1984 long box chevy half ton with 10 bolts front and rear with a very strong 454 and 456 gears that was my daily driver and mud and snow basher, this truck lasted many years and I only busted one half shaft in the front in all the years I owned it. It also was locked front and rear. 10...

The rust and body damage doesnt scare me, The electrical issues are far more intimidating.

Did you ever find out if you have them?

I just ordered a set of these I hope mine are not that way.

I wish I was closer I would be glad to help out.

Thanks I will do that.

Where does one find the hardware that holds the spare tire on a m1009? I have the frame part but cant find the bolt, large washer thing and the threaded handle.

I have the same problem, can I use a 12V charger without disconecting any cables?

There is one here in Idaho on craigslist, but I am sure that is to far away.

I really like your spacers, did you make these and would you sell them? What was the purpose of the narrowed rear axle?