New M1008 Checklist, Anything to add?

[danochamp]

I'll be buying a M1008 as soon as I sell my motorcycle to open the slot for a new toy. I'm only allowed one . Anyway, through my scanning of the forum, I've kind of created a check and repair list that I'll perform immediately, within a year, and if I have the money left over. I'll include that below but what do you more experienced guys think? Is there anything I didn't catch yet?

TO DO IMMEDIATELY:

CHECK:

- HARMONIC BALANCER
- COOLANT CROSSOVERS
- BRAKES
- ALL BRAKE LINES
- ALL HOSES
- THERMOSTAT
- FUEL FILTER
- BATTERIES
- STARTER
- BELTS

REPLACE:

- GLOW PLUGS
- AIR FILTER
- OIL CHANGE
- OIL FILTER
- TRANSMISSION FLUID
- DIFFERENTIAL FLUID

TO DO WITHIN A YEAR:

REPLACE:

- AIR FILTER
- THERMOSTAT
- BRAKE LINES
- FUEL FILTER
- STARTER
- BELTS

MONEY PERMITTING:

- 3.73 GEAR SWAP
- 4" LIFT KIT
- 33" OR 35" TIRES
- STEREO AND SPEAKERS
- EXTRA SEAT (just for fun, gonna mount in the bed )

 

[beanman1]

you forgot the famous starter relay get spares

 

[ralbelt]

Do the Doghead starter relay mod.
Fuel lift pump.
change all rubber vac and fuel lines

 

[DerangedMadman]

With the trucks being old as they are you may also want to check spring and shackle bushings in the beginning. Even if you cannot afford to lift it immediately you still can replace those cheaply and get a better ride quality.

 

[danochamp]

Do the Doghead starter relay mod.
Fuel lift pump.
change all rubber vac and fuel lines

What is the doghead starter relay mod?

 

[Cucvnut]

i would keep the 4 56 gears. with a bigger lift and tires the gears are not that bad.

 

[ralbelt]

GO to the search function at the top of the page and type in doghead starter relay and scroll down and you will find it. I would post a link but I have not learned that function yet.

 

[The G Man]

If you buy from GL...first thing on list might be trans pan...drive shaft and anything else they screw up with forklift..

 

[The G Man]

Check oil filler cap...remove it, shake it and make sure it rattles..if not clean with carb cleaner if it still dont ratttle replace.

Also don't forget the CDR valve if these two screw up on you if can lead to seals leaking and alot of work. I have removed CDR and cleaned them. Most people just replace. Good Luck