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    M1009 hard power steering and mushy brakes

    Just getting to work on my first CUCV and as providence would have it I have my first issue to work through. Driving home last night, I noticed that I had intermittent power steering and my brake pedal felt very mushy. When I say intermitent, it felt like I was man-handling the truck through...
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    CUCV Truck requiring a Particulate Filter?

    According to their own regs, the CA DMV, from what I have read, states that only School Buses and commercial vehicles get the joy of putting the Diesel Particulate Filter on their vehicles. I assume CUCVs are exempt (unless I missed something)? In addition, I saw a lesser know little provision...
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    Read the TM

    I wanted to share a story that occurred today. I went down to LA to purchase an M1008 that was lifted and slightly modified for off-roading. Not a big deal, although the real reason I was interested in this vehicle was that the owner stated that the transmission, transfer case, shafts, and...
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    Engaging the M1008 4-wheel drive

    Question for you guys. Does the M1008 run continuously in 4-Wheel drive, or do you have to lock the rear wheels to engage the system. I know that newer trucks have the shifter within the cab to convert from 2 to 4 wheel drive. How is this done on the CUCV? Thanks, Steve
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    Odometer question

    I am looking to purchase an M1008 with stock transmission. The owner is claiming that the Odometer is 47K. How can I verify that it is truly not 147K. Thanks, Steve
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    CUCV emissions restrictions in California

    First of all, glad to see so many of you out there. It is good to know one has compadres. Being new to the site, I plan to be here a lot. In any case, I moved to CA two years ago on Military orders, and I am trying to purchase my first CUCV M1008 or M1009 in a month or so. Looking to spend no...
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