Since when did the US use these?...........

[epitts]

Dodge does not use IFS only GM out of the big three use IFS.

 

[Cucvnut]

dodge uses ifs only on the 1/2 ton trucks...gmc on all 3 tons kinda sucks.

 

[Augdog1964]

Rumor

There was a rumor awhile back that Uncle Sam asked each of the big three for X amount of 3/4 and 1 ton pickups to evaluated against the non armored humvee... I remember reading about it in Motor Trend... Not sure if it went anywhere, but a followup said that Ford would be selling their F250 and 350 to the us mil as limited Humvee replacements... non armored utility trucks...
for what its worth...

 

[Cucvnut]

Oshkosh makes a f350 variant truck.

 

[idM1028]

That would be way better than a CUCV II since it has a 5.9L in it. It it is real, then it probably wouldn't have the 5 or 6 speed which sucks a little. But I guess I would still take it!

LSSV=Duramax Can't wait till I see these up for auction on GL.

 

[jdknech]

Oshkosh makes a f350 variant truck.

pics???

 

[mdiver]

you can get bumpers like that here in the states real easily..

Where could one pick one up for a 85 M1008? Love that bumper.

 

[Super Warrantman]

I've never seen any thing like that Dodge so if it was purchased by Uncle Sugar it must have been a very small run and they weren't handed out around here. Wright-Patterson AFB uses some Dodge Ram 4x4 trucks for security duties, but there's nothing special about them. They're painted standard AF blue and they appear to be bone stock models.

 

[Trailhead 4x4]

if it truly were military, I doubt it would have had the bright badging on the side of the doors. No need for advertisement in a tactical environment.

 

[SouthernSteel]

if it truly were military, I doubt it would have had the bright badging on the side of the doors. No need for advertisement in a tactical environment.

My thoughts to becuase even gm took off all the chevy badgeing for the m1008s and 09s Good looking truck though and i have seen those bumpers and it just proves OD green and camo looks good on anything

 

[nattieleather]

When the army wanted to look at replacing the CUCVs they had GM, ford, and Chrysler submit a dozen or so models for testing. The CUCVII was chosen though the replacement was as we know small numbers. It is likely that this Dodge made its way accross the pond and then was dx from there to civilian hands.

 

[A3superdeuce]

I just recently replaced my M1009 with a new COMBATT clone. I've already done the 383 green and kind of like it but have brown, and black standing by. is a blast to drive and gets pretty good mileage out on highway.

 

[silverstate55]

I just recently replaced my M1009 with a new COMBATT clone. I've already done the 383 green and kind of like it but have brown, and black standing by. is a blast to drive and gets pretty good mileage out on highway.

SWEEEET! I've got a 2001 just like yours (extra cab short bed) that I'd like to do something similar, except use a cut-down M105 bed...

Very nice, thanks for the inspiration!

 

[nattieleather]

I just recently replaced my M1009 with a new COMBATT clone. I've already done the 383 green and kind of like it but have brown, and black standing by. is a blast to drive and gets pretty good mileage out on highway.

Questions:

1. Hmmwv rims? Spacers?
2. Where did you get the front and rear bumpers? Did you self make?

Truck looks excellent and you did a good job on it!

 

[caliber1]

Just found these as well. Action shots, looks like they could have beefed the front ends up a little more. Hmm, wonder if HMMWV wheels will fitr my '08. no, gotta be 18" because of the bigger brakes.

 

[indy4x4fab]

Seen for sale on this side of the pond.

I WANT ONE. Cummins please

 

[A3superdeuce]

1.Yes, HMMWV wheels, no spacers
2. Yes, front and rear bumpers were custom built- thinking about doing more for sale or do conversions on customers trucks to include Chevy, and Ford conversions as well.

 

[jbingvtx]

Those bumpers would look tough on my M880!!

 

[epitts]

1.Yes, HMMWV wheels, no spacers.

So you are saying the HMMWV fit with no mods? I have a 2001 also. Also do you have a lift on the truck?

 

[caliber1]

Oshkosh makes a f350 variant truck.

It's already been posted, but.