Will civilian 10b rear work M1009?

[GFB]

Might have a chance to pick up another M1009 that supposedly has a bad rear end. Local yard has one out of a k5. Is the pinion yoke the same? Brakes?

 

[dstang97]

Read the FAQ. Even if the pinion was wrong you could swap them and why would the brakes matter?

 

[GFB]

I've read the FAQ. It says they have a 10 bolt rear end. That's it. If they have larger brakes the parking brake linkage could be different. I suppose brake lines could be made to work with anything with the right fittings, but plug and play would be nice. Just wondering if what I'm thinking is an easy fix is going to turn out to be a PITA.

 

[Cucvnut]

yes it will fit nothing different on a M1009 vs a K5.

 

[ODdave]

same.

 

[goldwing2000]

Just make sure it's the same gear ratio. Not as many civvy trucks came with the 3.08 gears that most of the CUCVs have.

 

[WARWAG]

Just order a N.O.S. Surplus Corp 10 bolt axle. Its the exact axle thats in the M1009 and ready to bolt in. Ive seen them for $375. Do a search on here and you will find that thread.

 

[Cucvnut]

Just make sure it's the same gear ratio. Not as many civvy trucks came with the 3.08 gears that most of the CUCVs have.

ummmmmmmm lots of 305 powered k5's had 3.08 gears.

 

[ODdave]

usualy if it had a 700r4 it had 3.42's, if it had a th350 they where 3.08's

 

[WARWAG]

Bah. The GM corporate 10-bolt is the cheapest axle in the world. You should be able to get a matched front a rear set for that much money.

In fact, if the replacement has a different ratio then just get both the front and rear and upgrade.

I also remember when you could get a M1009 on GL for $375...........

 

[goldwing2000]

ummmmmmmm lots of 305 powered k5's had 3.08 gears.

usualy if it had a 700r4 it had 3.42's, if it had a th350 they where 3.08's

Well, there ya go. I've had three and none of them had 3.08s. And none of my friends with them have had 3.08s. I've had a 3.42 and two 2.73s (those were real dogs). Gave them all up for my 14BFF and 8-lug 10-bolt 4.10s!

Maybe it's a regional thing.

 

[Cucvnut]

maybe in CA gold... stupid smog stuff.

 

[goldwing2000]

Can't post a link, obviously, but just found a pair of matched 3.08 axles on eBay, in Kentucky, for $300.

 

[WARWAG]

And I remember when gas was less than $1.00 a gallon. What's your point?

I'm not talking about "in the days of yore", I'm giving current market prices. In fact, if the OP already has a line on a junkyard axle, I'd venture to say he's only going to pay about $75 for it.

Well I was being light hearted as I thought you were. But apparently you were bashing. So in that case..... A used axle is a gamble at best and is ..well used. He may or may not get his money worth. $375 for a N.O.S. axle that is the direct replacement is not allot of money and will save him money in the long run. The brakes are new as are all of the bearings and everything else thats in an axle. I was just giving him another option.

 

[bigjmcconnell]

I know I'm not anywhere close to you guys but if you need a NOS M1009 axle, I have one.

Like WARWAG says, In the past, I've bought junkyard axles then put over $400 into them replacing brakes, bearings, e-brake stuff etc not counting my time...

 

[wired1000]

I'm also in the market for a NOS rear axle. Anybody near Chicago have a lead on one? bigjmcconnell: it will cost as much, at least, to ship to Chicago :-/

 

[bigjmcconnell]

bigjmcconnell: it will cost as much, at least, to ship to Chicago :-/

That's what I have found. Unless someone has a commercial account though their work. They seem to get big discounts.

 

[wired1000]

I'll ask the shipping guy at work... that'd be great