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  1. DREDnot

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    It seems that adding the mechanical temp gauge to the same plate that the GEN gauge is in grounds the plate with the capillary tube to the engine block causing the GEN gauge to come alive. When I remove the temp gauge from touching the plate, the GEN gauge turns off. I wonder if that means that...
  2. DREDnot

    My favorite tires DISCONTINUED!

    Man...I think I just missed the boat on getting a set of my favorite tires. Yokohama Geolandar M/T plus in 31x10.50r15 The tires on my M1009 are from 2005 and dry rotted. I'm staying with stock size and was planning on keeping the issued tread style. On many of my other 4x4s, I've run the...
  3. DREDnot

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Finally a nice day. Less than triple digits. Got a lot done. New belts. New hoses. New thermostat. New fan clutch. New fuel filter. Re-mounted the PO installed mechanical temperature gauge from under the dash to a new plate in the dash with the Gen gauge. Cleaned the idiot light...
  4. DREDnot

    Blazer - radiator overflow tank - needed

    I just ordered a direct replacement. Dorman p/n 603-101 Off ebay for 20 dollars shipped Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
  5. DREDnot

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    New turn/tail sockets and bulbs front and rear. No trailer socket/pintle mount at this time. There are 2 three prong weatherpac connectors hanging loose in the middle where the pintle mount was. May be for the missing trailer plug? Cleaning grounds as I find them. Did the two at the taillights...
  6. DREDnot

    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Successfully installed the Doghead Relay Mod. Successfully adjusted my vacuum valve to lower my shift points Still have a gremlin in the turn signal/brake lights. Got everything working statically, but just noticed the turn signal stops flashing with brake application :mad:
  7. DREDnot

    M1009 Old Front Springs - Droop (What should it look like new?)

    As a former Chevrolet dealer tech, and test driver at Toyota's Desert Proving Grounds, I agree that the factory puts a lot of resources toward ride and handling with safety and longevity in mind. That being said, they usually take the optimum for performance offroad and "Nerf it" one notch...
  8. DREDnot

    M1009 Old Front Springs - Droop (What should it look like new?)

    I read your earlier post after searching "motor mounts" and took your advice and went with the energy suspension units. I should be installing them this coming Friday. My past experience with substandard replacement offerings seems to be similar to yours.
  9. DREDnot

    M1009 Old Front Springs - Droop (What should it look like new?)

    Like has been mentioned, these trucks actually have a reverse arch in the front springs. Looking at the overall stance, your ride height isn't off much from new stock. I also agree with the majority that lifting these trucks isn't necessary. The blazer is pretty capable as is. I would work...
  10. DREDnot

    New member in AZ. CUCV M1009

    Hey Guys! Taking some time off from the wrangler forums since I just picked up a 1986 M1009 from a Vietnam Vet here in AZ. He got it out of florida with ~2500 miles. I got it with 14000 miles on it. Running great and shifting late. Look forward to collecting the few missing pieces and restoring...
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