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I greatly appreciate those measurements, it's a huge help.

Tie6044, thanks for the info. A measurement would be very helpful. I can pick up a set of axles tomorrow, but with out a measurement I'm not sure if they will work.

I am looking at using a set of 939 axles for a special project, but need to know if the rear hubs can be flipped. If so, what width would that make the axles, wheel flange to wheel flange? This is not the typical singling out of a truck, which would not require the flipping. For this project the...

There is a good book you can find online that the UN put out on the topic. If running a diesel you have to still feed diesel to it in order to supply the ignition source. I really want to build one to run a pick up truck some day, but just haven't had free time to do it.

Maybe you could use my fleet, but only if I can keep my gun shop logos on the sides and in plain view :mrgreen:

As owner of 3 M1009's and recently acquiring a M1008, I say go for it. I love my trucks. They are not over powered, but will get the job done. They generally need some work here and there, and they aren't really a bargain if you just want a simple truck. However, if you want one for the fact...

Have to agree. Most flippers just slap paint on a truck, look it over for leaks, maybe change the oil and filters, then call it refurbished and charge a fortune.

You should be turning 1500 rpm at 50mph. I run about 2500 rpm cruising my m1008. Engine should live a long life cruising under 2000 rpm.

I run my stock truck at 60mph every day, but I have the original 3.08 gears and original size tires. You need to verify your gear ratio before you can determine what speeds you can run. Then you need to check your speedo with a GPS. If you still have 3.08 gears you will be golden at 50 and more...

Welcome aboard fellow MDers ;) Always good to see more supporters in the area.

I think the salesman is a typical salesman. Only engine I know of in a M1009, it M1008's ext., is the J code 6.2. I do believe you will have a tough time finding a good one for 2k. I have bought two for a little under 2k, but they both needed a good bit of work. Average price I have seen for...

Good luck on the price negotiation ;) I drive one every day, and aside from the extra noise and lack of A/C, it's really not an uncomfortable ride. I own a 99 Dodge 2500 p/u with about 150k on it, and my M1009's are more reliable and easier to maintain. Granted, they are older vehicles and are...

My gripes are the insurance requirements and the removal of occasional use. I carry commercial insurance because I want the best coverage I can get, and I want the freedom to hop in my truck and take it for a ride now and then. I collect these trucks because i enjoy driving them, and now our...

It did pass. In regular session they dropped the issue, and told everyone they were going to leave it be. Once the spotlight was off, they passed it in a special session. Now it's time to show the disapproval through the ballot box and vote all the supporters of this out.

Nothing like legislators going behind every ones back in the dark of night to approve something they previously agreed to drop when people knew about it. So what does it cost to register a Deuce as an every day driver now days?

21k lb truck, Plus make shift brake system, I wouldn't do it. Anything large enough to safely pull it I would think would have an air system. What are you planning to tow it with?

OP, if your budget is 4k, Murray is definitely not your place. At Aberdeen he had a M923, not an A1 or A2 either, that he wanted over 19k for. When I called a while back to see if he had a wrecker, the answer was yes for 30k. He sells at very high prices, and doesn't really care about the little...

Looking good Dan. Will look forward to seeing in person some time.

A local PD in my area just got one. People are going nuts over it, complaining about the cost. What they don't realize is the department doesn't pay for it. They are free loaners from the federal government. If local government agencies didn't make use of them, they would end up destroyed and...

:shock: Makes me wonder if I should sell mine. Nah, I love my trucks.