84 1008 build.

[linemech31]

Show me what you need in the wiring harness. I have lots of wiring harnesses for parts and entire used harnesses. How about a picture.

Ill get on that today.

 

[linemech31]

You're making me look bad! I'm a year in and still have a rusty rear frame in the back waiting to be wired and sprayed.

Nice work!

Thank you! I was trying to beat the weather as last week was warm enough to paint outside. I got the nose mostly done. Going with the civilian look.

 

[linemech31]

I have this random wire hanging out near the rear drvr side valve cover harness. Cant seem to find what it plugs into?

 

[cucvrus]

I have this random wire hanging out near the rear drvr side valve cover harness. Cant seem to find what it plugs into?

That is for the M1010 fuel pump heater. It is not used on any others. I think the winterization kit uses it for the fuel fired heater also.

 

[linemech31]

That is for the M1010 fuel pump heater. It is not used on any others. I think the winterization kit uses it for the fuel fired heater also.

Thats odd. I have a 1008. Are you saying that it may of had a winterizing kit at some point?

 

[linemech31]

Show me what you need in the wiring harness. I have lots of wiring harnesses for parts and entire used harnesses. How about a picture.

I think i found the harness in a box of parts that came with the truck. Ill let you know if it doesn't work out.

 

[linemech31]

Found this steller piece of craftsmanship today....

 

[cucvrus]

Found this steller piece of craftsmanship today....

The wires you have there are the fusible links on the alternators. Replace them with new fusible links. That taped one has to go. That is looking for trouble. You can buy fusible link wire at an auto parts store. The black rounds are just fancy butt connections.

 

[cucvrus]

I do like to see that the stock resistors are still hooked up and working. Good Deal.

 

[linemech31]

The wires you have there are the fusible links on the alternators. Replace them with new fusible links. That taped one has to go. That is looking for trouble. You can buy fusible link wire at an auto parts store. The black rounds are just fancy butt connections.

I bought an entire roll of the link a few weeks ago. Ive used 3 feet of it fixing this thing lol.

 

[linemech31]

Got the bumper back from being sand blasted today.

 

[linemech31]

3 coats of Por15 semigloss...

 

[linemech31]

Im super happy with the por 15 finish.

 

[linemech31]

I ordered a 3.5" lift kit which came a couple days ago. Blocks for the back and springs for the front. Got the rear blocks installed after work today. Not too much arguing. Ill post some pics of it tomorrow

 

[linemech31]

Went with 33's

 

[Cory1337]

Went with 33's

I like that tread pattern, what brand are those?

 

[linemech31]

I like that tread pattern, what brand are those?

Those are Ironman all country. Load E 10 ply. They were 700$ installed. Watched a few YouTube reviews people seem happy with them. I really like the goodyear duratrax and have them on my daily driver. But they were about 300$ more.

 

[cucvrus]

The Goodyear Duratrak is the best tire for the M series pick up and cab chassis combination. over the years as the Goodyear Work Horse evolved into the Duratrak I have bought and worn out many sets. on the M1009 IMHO the Goodyear MTR Kevlar makes the look and performs flawlessly on and off road.
In the words of Benjamin Franklin “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” Good Luck. keep up the good work.

 

[linemech31]

"A fool and his money are soon parted" Mr.Tusser. Reading reviews and keeping an open mind are desirable characteristics of adaptability. The duratrax are good tires. The cost and sidewall flex they demonstrate are the downsides. In the 6 sets i have run to the inspection limits of my state.

 

[linemech31]

Thats with the rear lift complete and new tires on. Doing the front springs sunday.