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Some interesting parts on it: looks like the steering box is ported for a rock ram, the steering shaft upgraded from the rag joint, high steer arms, aluminum radiator w/dual electric fans, new leaf springs. So, yeah, with the D60/14BFF detroits you have $4K of parts in it.

24 bolt wheels & load range E tires They "came off" an up-armored Humvee. After finding out that the Blazer weighs a porky 6120 lbs, I decided I want more margin. I liiiike margin.

The CUCV 1008 pickup axles, like I have on my Blazer, are geared 4.56. With 37s the engine is working hard at 60 MPH. So, with the smaller 33s you are planning, yes, I agree 3.73 would be a good choice.

Here: http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/tubedoors.htm I really like them, so much more visibility on the trail. Especially when you want to see drop off on the passenger side.

Yes, all stock hinges & hardware. Link: http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/tubedoors.htm

Me too...but then, my starting position was the 33 year old truck had no residual value to start with. So where does THIS wire go anyway :)

was at Jack's this morning. I don't know what some of this stuff is :

just knockin' around town keeping the fluids moving.

Mine is a rust free AZ truck, I have ~$15K into it, and I'm not done yet. So I can only imagine how much a rusty truck could cost.

No sense changing oil either...engine still runs, right? Just messin' with ya.

muffler ? Daaaang, I knew I forgot SOMETHING....

I'm trending the other way as I like the 24 V system: a 24V electric fuel pump left over from the M35A2 and a 24V electric winch. Off topic, I know. Maybe "start" another thread.

Took the truck for a spin in the 108 degree heat, just to verify all systems are "Go". Now, all of MY systems might not be Go, but the truck is good :)

performed gravimetric analysis on the M1009 That is, I had it weighed :) Steer axle 3120 lb, drive axle 3000 lb, gross = 6120 lb. That is with a full tank of diesel + 2 spares + full CO2 tank + spare driveshafts + jack + tools. Don't forget I have a cage & rock sliders installed. And me, after...

I mount my own as well. The O-rings come in two sizes: too big and too small. You can read stories about heating up the small ones or freezing the large ones, none of that is worthwhile. Get the big ones (or even a spool of the correct diameter rubber), use a single edged razor blade to cut the...

Did you know that 5/4 of the population does not understand fractions?

Oooh, I see. I have one of those diesel transfer pumps from HF. Quite often I see a piece of construction equipment waaaaay out in the boonies ( or even in the median of a major interstate) just parked there, "offering " to donate fuel in an emergency :) I have never had to take up the offer...

Are you guys running out of fuel ? I'm trying to imagine a scenario where the stock, giant diesel tank isn't enough.

pic of the cutdown runflats retains beadlock feature, but can air down.

changed it up 2 spares