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  1. Rustyshackelford

    Tarp Patch Repair HELP

    Hi I recently put a new tan tarp on my m1102 and last night I got a tiny tear in the top. How? Because I’m an idiot, that’s how. Please recommend for me a patch repair kit that is high quality and currently available. Thanks!
  2. Rustyshackelford

    M101 Leaf Springs

    Hi, I have a M101 trailer that has a badly sagging leaf spring. Does anyone know if I can buy replacement springs? I'm trying to avoid custom fabricating replacement springs and I've googled quite a bit and I can't even find the correct PN. Thanks in advance for your help.
  3. Rustyshackelford

    M1102 Side Marker LEDs

    Hi I did some searching and even checked the Tm (which only seemed to cover incandescent) and I can’t find what I’m looking for. I have two dead LED side markers on my 1102 and I’m hoping you can direct me to a replacement. Here is a pic for reference.
  4. Rustyshackelford

    HMMWV 24 Bolt Wheels

    I like the way they look, the 24B HMMWV wheels that is. There is a good deal on locals craigs so I thought I'd see if there are any big pros/cons of these wheels with goodyear MT tires. I'd be running them on my M1009 thats been upgraded to M1008 axles. Thanks in advance
  5. Rustyshackelford

    Fuel Line Help

    Hi, I've looked at the TMs and I can't find this info I"m about to ask for. The previous owner boogered the fuel line nut that connects to the lift pump. I'm on my second lift pump swap and the boogered nut isn't going to work this time around so I need to replace that fuel line and I need help...
  6. Rustyshackelford

    Add Trans Temp Gauge. Where to Locate Sender?

    HI, I'd like to install a transmission temperature gauge but I'm having a hard time finding locations to install the sender unit. I've searched and found some people removing the idiot light sensor and others Teeing off the cooler lines. Let me know your thoughts and experiences please.
  7. Rustyshackelford

    How to remove this bushing??

    HiI need to replace the bushings and I need a “how to” on removing the shackle bushing that’s in the frame. See circle in picture. Thanks.
  8. Rustyshackelford

    Camping tomorrow. Truck wont start. Wiring questions.

    Hi, Heading out for the big trip tomorrow and the M1009 wont start. I've been reading wiring diagrams and diagnosing all day and I can get it fixed so I'm asking for help please. We have two good batteries WE have a good starter We have a good starter relay We have good fusible links We have...
  9. Rustyshackelford

    Finding Belt Size based on Numbers

    Hi, I replace my belts a few years ago based on the suggested sizes and I want to buy one size smaller on two of them. How can I find the number belt I should buy if: Goodyear gatorback 15591 is one size too big Goodyear gatorback 15461 is one size too big I googled belt size charts to no...
  10. Rustyshackelford

    M101a2... brake...slam...skid...slam...skid

    Hi I have an m101a2 that I tow with my m1009. I haven’t done much work on it so I haven’t spent much time in this section of the forum so I’d like to ask about my problem with the surge brake. When braking it skids and slams back into the truck over and over until I stop. Is this something that...
  11. Rustyshackelford

    Six Blade 20" Fan

    In the cooling upgrade thread I read about a 6blade 20" fan upgrade. I'm interested in this can y'all help me with some questions? 1. Where can I get the fan 2. Is it direct fit? 3. Can I use the same fan shroud? 4. Any other info appreciated.
  12. Rustyshackelford

    Dana 60 Alignment Help (Camber)

    Hi, I just installed the Dana 60 front on my M1009 and I'm having a problem with the camber. Before I installed the axle I did a rehab on it which included new king pin bushings. I noticed that I could see the front drivers tire had a visible tilt to it and the alignment guy said that can't be...
  13. Rustyshackelford

    M101a2 wheels same as m1008?

    Hi is the lug pattern the same for a m101a2 and a m1008 cucv?
  14. Rustyshackelford

    M1008 rear wheel cylinder

    Hi im doing a brake job and I noticed there are two different part numbers for the rear wheel brake cylinder in the tm. How can I decide which one is correct for me? m1008
  15. Rustyshackelford

    Is blazer driveshaft a weak point?

    I'm upgrading my m1009 to one ton axles and I'm wondering if the rear driveshaft should be upgraded at this time. Is the stock driveshaft a weak point?
  16. Rustyshackelford

    Dana 60 diff help

    Hi are the attached pics of an open carrier, or a trac loc, or Detroit locker, etc? i thought it was supposed to be an open carrier but I'm thinking it might have a track lock. Thanks in advance for your help
  17. Rustyshackelford

    M1009 Transmission Barfed from Dipstick

    I went on a nice little 4x4 trip yesterday and while I was on a semi steep incline in a pretty precarious position about .5-1 quart of trans fluid barfed out of the dipstick tube. Please weigh in on this and let me know what you think would cause this.
  18. Rustyshackelford

    M1009 Tie rod bar conversion using dana 60 parts

    Went on a little 4x4 trip today and bent my drag link (tie rod.) Are there any nice aftermarket replacements?
  19. Rustyshackelford

    How to spot 1028 vs 1008

    How can one tell the difference between m1028 and m1008 BESIDES the vin number?
  20. Rustyshackelford

    They multiply it's true

    These two arrived at my place last night.
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