M1028 question on troop seats

[hounddog]

I was looking to purchase a M1028 and was wondering how many holes would be left in the bed and rails if I removed the troop seats. Aside from the troop seats, is there a really big difference between the M1008 and M1028?

 

[Westech]

well the 1028 and 1008 can have troop seats. The 1028 has a rear over load spring and a locker in the front also. Other then that its the same truck.

 

[86m1028]

The 1028 does have a higher gvwr.

T-cases can vary also, my m1028 has an np205 in it.

 

[Cucvnut]

they have a posi not a locker in the front

 

[Westech]

O so sorry.

 

[Recovry4x4]

1028s didn't come with troop seats, although some units could have added them!

 

[Cucvnut]

O so sorry.

shut up :

 

[gwag]

they have a posi not a locker in the front

Just took the posi out of mine and replaced it with a detroit. Can't wait to try it out!

 

[m38inmaine]

The troop seats really don't leave any axtra holes as they attach with a bracket/pin assy. If it was equipped with a cargo cover then there would be extra holes drilled in the bedrails and tailgate.

 

[BKubu]

Kenny is right (as usual!). The M1028s were never intended for troop seats, although there is nothing stopping you from installing them since the beds are identical to those on the M1008s. The M1028s have the heavier rear suspension for hauling shelters around.

 

[Panzer]

Keep the troopseats and I'll sell you a brand new cargo cover for it.
I bought the cover from a seller on this board intending to find a set of seats for my truck but not having any luck. PM me if your interested.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Keep the troopseats and I'll sell you a brand new cargo cover for it.
I bought the cover from a seller on this board intending to find a set of seats for my truck but not having any luck. PM me if your interested.

FWIW troops seats are not required for the cover install. The bows and brackets are separate units from the troop seats.

 

[Panzer]

Really? I thought the sideboards/troop seats were what the bows mounted to?

 

[Cucvnut]

no there is a separate rail that they bolt to on the bed that goes on the out side of the troop seat rail.

 

[2deuce]

I have a M1028 that I use around my small farm. It has the brackets and rail for the shelter and a rack that protects the back window. I was thinking about adding the sideboards and seats but some mods are required to keep it all. Curious if anyone has both on their truck?