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Why do the hubs stick out so far ? The dually hubs on mine look like this. Stock backspacing H1s bolt right up, the hubs do not stick out past the tires.

Oh wow.

Would they be good for rock lights, in your opinion? I did not think much of rock lights until I saw them in use: they are for the spotter, not the driver! Duh.

3 inch exhaust system. Recall it was straight piped before. I still have to drive to the trailhead (not a trailer queen), the exhaust w/no muffler exiting right behind the driver was giving me a headache. All better now.

24 bolt wheels & load range E tires They "came off" an up-armored Humvee. After finding out that the Blazer weighs a porky 6120 lbs, I decided I want more margin. I liiiike margin.

Here: http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/tubedoors.htm I really like them, so much more visibility on the trail. Especially when you want to see drop off on the passenger side.

Yes, all stock hinges & hardware. Link: http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/tubedoors.htm

just knockin' around town keeping the fluids moving.

Took the truck for a spin in the 108 degree heat, just to verify all systems are "Go". Now, all of MY systems might not be Go, but the truck is good :)

performed gravimetric analysis on the M1009 That is, I had it weighed :) Steer axle 3120 lb, drive axle 3000 lb, gross = 6120 lb. That is with a full tank of diesel + 2 spares + full CO2 tank + spare driveshafts + jack + tools. Don't forget I have a cage & rock sliders installed. And me, after...

I mount my own as well. The O-rings come in two sizes: too big and too small. You can read stories about heating up the small ones or freezing the large ones, none of that is worthwhile. Get the big ones (or even a spool of the correct diameter rubber), use a single edged razor blade to cut the...

routine maintenance and a bit more Yes, each maintenance cycle, do something to undo the effects of 34 years. Then your CUCV will set you free.

added a spare spare and an easily accessible hydraulic jack. At least two of the other rigs that I travel with run the same 16.5 inch, two piece, double beadlock wheels that I do. The tire on the bottom of the stack is mounted, ready to go. The top is a tire only. Recall these H1 wheels/tires...

new seat belts Doesn't help to have a cage if I don't stay in it :)

ancient Indian artifact? No, just petrified bumpstop. Replacing them, turns out that using shocks to limit suspension travel is no bueno :)

I see two- electric cooling fan setups out there. I am imagining rewiring them in series then powering off the 24 V bus. Guess that would go in the mods forum, sorry :)

Oh, I don't know, I can imagine DC motors driving alternators, power steering pump, even an air conditioning compressor. Could be a modular design: each function in a box with its corresponding motor. Just a thought experiment, not claiming its practical.

inventory of 34 yr old parts Now that I have made safety improvements (still need the 5 pt harnesses) its time to improve reliability. I can get into some pretty remote desert locations. Working from nose to tail, am listing any part that is 34 years old. Those parts will get queued up for...

Yes 203/205, also considering 208/241 as I have that hardware. Better yet, next years tax refund for a Magnum box :)

Oh, and I was gonna put two of them in there....