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  1. flewbyu

    lifted, new shoes!

    That's what people were telling me about my Z, the 10 wouldn't stand a built motor. Its had 440 hp and 520ftlb on it for two years, and the posi still works. I actually twisted the stock driveshaft in that. You can see the car in one of the pictures in the original post... Maybe I can get lucky...
  2. flewbyu

    A visual cheat for your locking hubs

    My white stripes show free...
  3. flewbyu

    lifted, new shoes!

    If you only have two inches of clean yoke showing you should be ok, its roughly 8 inches total. But, measure with dv off of rear yoke and fully inserted. Measure center front UJ to center UJ eye on rear yoke...just trying to be helpful!
  4. flewbyu

    lifted, new shoes!

    Correct, 6" front and rear. Driveshaft from Gregory's in Virginia Beach. Those guys do great work. Needed 2.5" stretching... Now I'm looking for a mud hole until I can get to the beach!
  5. flewbyu

    lifted, new shoes!

    Finally got lift complete, pulled components from junked Suburban. Blocks and two add-a-leafs in rear, all spring in front. Dual stabilizers. Got tires and wheels used. Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 14.50 15 on alum 15x10 wheels. Have 3 of the 31 10.50 15 for sale if interested. Brand new. Mounted...
  6. flewbyu

    First M1009 pics

    PM sent...
  7. flewbyu

    First M1009 pics

    Well, I've had it about a month, finally go around to snapping some pics. Before and after 6" lift. Guess some 35 x 12.50s are next... Runs great, very little rust, only 57000 on clock. WV ARNG truck. Thanks for looking...
  8. flewbyu

    Please Comment on my Lift Plan

    Gonna need to stretch rear driveshaft about 3". Still gonna vibrate. May have to lower T case cross member and reset rear end to raise differential to eliminate vibration. Just installed 6" all spring kit on mine...
  9. flewbyu

    intermittent low coolant light

    OK guys, Thanks very much for the info. Great site you have here...
  10. flewbyu

    intermittent low coolant light

    Just took delivery of 1984 M1009 with 57000 on clock. Seems to be in good shape with little rust. Will post pictures when camera is charged...Trouble is I have an intermittent low coolant light. Rad is full, as is overflow tank. Heater works great, and no temp light ever. How do I...
  11. flewbyu

    1984 M1009 external wires

    Found out it is a 24V jump starting connection.
  12. flewbyu

    EUC cleared, picking up M1009

    Congratulations. Looks good, how many miles on clock?
  13. flewbyu

    1984 M1009 external wires

    Don't know, will have to post pics after purchase finalizes. Thanks guys.
  14. flewbyu

    EUC cleared, picking up M1009

    Wow, only one reply? I was hoping this would get a lot of attention...about to get my first M1009 as well. Bump for ya...
  15. flewbyu

    1984 M1009 external wires

    Each conductor strand is as big as my pinky finger, so pretty heavy gauge stuff, if that helps...
  16. flewbyu

    1984 M1009 external wires

    I was thinking block heater, charger hook-up, or jump start.
  17. flewbyu

    1984 M1009 external wires

    From Mil, and yes, very much so. Pos and Neg very clearly defined. Thanks.
  18. flewbyu

    1984 M1009 external wires

    Hi guys. In an effort to show off my "Newbiness" I want to ask a quick question. I am about to pick up my first MV, a 84 M1009. It has a two condutor, heavy gauge red wire with a flat rectangular connector on the end protruding from the passenger (right) grill at the bottom just above the...
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