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Strata Blue!

Just got an email from Jim Hunter. Domestic responsibilities delayed his response but he is OK.

Considering that we are talking about a free CUCV here, the process has been pretty civil. I was once advised of an M1008.that found its way to a junkyard. I arrived an hour later and found that the 60 front was gone. While checking out the yard attendant advised me that before the truck was...

Lift kit and 1 ton axles at the rally next year?

Would be of benefit to know what truck or at least series you are working with.

Folks, has anyone heard from Jim Hunter? My last contact with him was on 9 Oct 2014 to let me know all parts arrived safely and to let me know that he would repay the shipping costs on the 27th. He has not logged on since 21 Oct and has not responded to email.

Do the 1 tons use longer bolts? I've heard they have but can't confirm. It would be worth a call to LMC prior to ordering a kit.

While I dont have any hard facts or numbers, I have dealt with all 3 bodies. The wheel wells are the same on all 3 bodies. The A3 just has them pushed out farther. The extra bracing and lift eyes on the newer boxes by themselves would very likely weight less than a case of your favorite...

Everyone needs a "Top Pick" for their yard (assuming it's not a side pick).

They can boogie pretty good when running just right. On my epic Tennessee recovery I found myself up against the (readjusted) governor a few times running 66 while towing an M1009. I had to really watch that truck when driving it.

The description sounds like a bed bolt but the threads listed are not. The thread is listed on Parttarget is 3/8 16 but the bed bolts are 1/2 13. Hmm

Only the 2nd bolt from the front on each side goes through the entire frame. All the others go through the top flange only. Can't help with lengths.

Disregard the GM5. Open up the covers and get the tooth count off the gears. Here is what we do know. 14 bolt SF rear and 10 bolt front. You won't know what's inside until you open them up.

You may need to go back and review the ratios. 3.89 wasn't offered (as far as I know) in the 10 bolt. Bottom line as far as calipers go is to use the originals. They will bolt right on.

Those seem to work fine. Just need to check that rubber. They can be a source of broken cranks.

Strongly consider changing out the harmonic balancer. Congrats on your purchase!

Not sure of the width of the 7.3, but the folks that have done 3208 swaps had issues with steering box clearance.

I need to study the bed. Might be able to move the mount. At this point I'm thinking by going to the 60" C/A length opens up more possibilities of different beds in the future. Also for consideration is if I'm going to put it on the frame stretcher, I could go as far as the 84" C/A length and...

Camo M1009 is Wheelspinner's (Pat) and the dark green one is Thundercracker's (David). Enjoying the view with SW is JW4x4

Well, the first day of the season where I could tolerate working outside. I removed the back half of the truck frame that came with my bed and started laying out measurements. Originally I was going to flip the leaves to get tbe 60" cab to axle length. Next was to lop 4'' off the front of the...