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Does anyone have experience with replacement stock height leaf springs? I'm seeing 1400 and 1900 lb. rated front springs. The 1900 lb. version adds a leaf, and I'm guessing a little height as well. I don't wish to get into a great deal of lift related geometry changes, particularly if I can...

So my M1009 has been sitting without oil in it for about 6 weeks, I replaced the rear main seal, the oil pump, and added some Leroy diesel oil cooler lines. Is it necessary to prime the oil pump before restarting? I have heard mixed opinions. Some don't appear to do it, others just remove the...

Has anyone ever found an aftermarket source for weld in repair panels for the problem areas at the bottom corners of the windshield? I'm trying to keep my fabrication time to a minimum. Maybe a contact for someone who might have a donor cab to cut it from? I haven't pulled the windshield yet...

I'm installing a (24V) inverter in the back of my M1009. I plan to run 1/0 welding cable to replace th (2AWG) heading to the buss bars in the back. I will power the inverter from there. This left me to wonder, How much current can our bus bars handle safely? I suppose if nobody knows right off...

Im preparing to install a rebuilt IP. I wanted to insure that the shut off solenoid in my new pump was indeed the correct one. Do 12V and 24V versions exist? I have my truck apart, so I cant just manually test the input voltage to the IP myself. I also noticed that my new, rebuilt pump has an...

Im presently replacing my IP and injectors, and am painting my valve covers which were leaking. I noticed while I was in there that those little rocker retainer buttons looked old and brittle, so I replaced those, one rocker at a time. I also replaced the pushrods. I simply removed and replaced...

I will be replacing my IP next week, and figured I would clean, paint, and reseal my valve covers while I have the lines removed. Any advice on how to access what I see when I remove the covers?

My oil pan had some severe rust on it, so I opted to replace it, as well as my oil pump while I had the pan off. I had the vehicle sitting for about a month with no oil in it, so I figured it prudent to prime the system a bit. I then removed the glow plugs, so the starter wouldn't have to fight...

Tomorrow I plan on installing a set of urethane body mount bushings. I have loosened the existing bushings on one side, and removed the fastners for the bushings on the other, and am ready to jack that side up, then repeat on the other side to do the install. I removed the linkage from the...

My M1009 has lost the ability to upshift. I have done the following, given the info within the threads I have found here, as well as the procedures described in table 2-1, #56 in the 34TM. My fluid level is in the crosshatch area on the dipstick. I see a steady 25(in/Hg) at my vacuum pump, and...

I believe I inadvertently did something stupid. Once in a while, I will put my m1009 in 4WD, and take it around the block just to keep the juices flowing. I intended to three point turn at the end of my street. I then turned very sharply to the left, and entered a really sharp turning radius...

I understand that one of the major pitfalls in replacing body bushings on an m1009 is rust seizing up the body mount bolts, causing all kinds of problems in removing them. I have sprayed all mine with deep creep, and was able to carefully loosen them with no problem. No really significant rust...

I noticed some play in my rear u-joint on my m1009, So I got a couple new ones along with a new transfer case output seal. Im about to press the u joints back in, then realized I had not marked the driveshaft for reinstallation.:shock: I noticed the driveshaft has a couple counterweights tac...

Today after having driven about 10 miles, I noticed a knocking sound coming from the transmission tunnel. This only happened coming off the line, and when in motion. My transmission had failed to shift out of first gear last week. I got it home to find it about an entire quart low on fluid. I...

I woke up this morning to find a puddle of very clear (Yellowish) fluid under my m1009. Judging by its color, it seems like unused motor oil. As I looked closer, I began to think maybe I had a leaky brake line, but dont see any obvoius leaks thereabouts. As I looked for the source, I thought it...

So I went and bought one of those chinese gear reduction starters to hold me over until I can find time to rebuild my 27mt. I took out my existing starter,which has really begun to rattle hard after every start. I put in the chinese gear reduction, with the correct bracket, and it fired right...

Just picked this up cheap on fleabay, hoping it might help on my next task. I havent the slightest idea how one goes about using it. Anyone have any expereince with this thing?

I have some gear oil leaking from my passenger side front axle, on the axle side between the axle shaft and the u joint connecting to the spindle. I have only researched this in the tms, and never tore one apart(yet). The diagrams dont show a seal fitting around the axle shaft, although I am...

I have a sound like a vibration of a loose bolt etc. That only occurs in low rpm, just above idle, and stops at "cruising" speed. I think it may be coming from the injection pump. My reading tells me that injection pumps usually leak upon failure. Is this sound common to a failing ip? Or should...

My m1009 has been smoking slightly at startup(white) and under a heavy load smokes black. Under normal use it does not smoke at all. I believe I may hear a tapping coming from the ip. I also noticed that the other day the motor turned an extra crank or two after I killed the ignition. I cleaned...