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    Cold Weather starting of an M1008 - Any helpful advice ?

    Hi, Wondering if anyone has any helpful advice about firing up a stock M1008 in cold weather - having real difficulty as I get about three shots at it and then the batteries go dead - I am wondering if the M1008 is like my 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 that needs to be plugged in to activate the block...
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    M1008 Lift Kits - Seek advice on size ( 2,4,6 inch) & type: block or reverse shackle

    M1008 Lift Kits - Seek advice on size ( 2,4,6 inch) & type: block or reverse shackle Hi, Thinking of retrofitting my M1008 with a suspension lift kit so that I can install Goodyear Wrangler 37 X 12.50 M + S tires ( came off a Humvee) and not have to do any modifcations to the fenders. I have...
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    Thinking about Buying an M35A2 - need some advice on the costs to repair

    Hi, I looked at an M35A2 today with 3300 mi or so and it needed some things I was wondering if anyone could help me estimate the cost - I would really appreciate it - also a comment on the availability would really help - thanks in advance d Here is what it needed: 1. shifter boot for...
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    New Guy Question - 5 ton Models M923, 925, 931, etc. - Re: Engine Cooling fan

    Hey, Quick question about the videos I see on gov Liquidation of the engines running on the various 5 ton models - sometimes I see the cooling fans moving and sometimes I do not,. Does this indicate a problem with the cooling fan assembly or some other system on the vehicle? Thanks in advance...
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    1984 M1008 PickUp Driveshaft-What fits

    Just wondering the following about going to a local junkyard to buy a rear driveshaft for my M1008 Pickup- What vehicle should I get one from? For example can it be a half ton chevy or gmc pickup, a 3/4 ton if they made that),or a 1 ton , etc. The rear shaft has a tube length of 51 1/2...
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    Will M116A3 Trailer wheels fit the M1009 pickup?

    just wondering if the wheels from a M116A3 trailer - tire size 37X12.50R16.5LT -will fit the 1984 M1009 Pickup - please advise - thanks
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