86 M1009 Project

[tombguard500]

New Tuff Country. Taking off the Rough Country and going with a 2 inch Tuff Country.

 

[mdeamicis]

Thanks for sharing. I just got my blazer and want to go in sort of the same direction.

 

[tombguard500]

Thanks. I will have a lot more progress here in the short future.

I bought 3 inch rear Tough Country springs. When those come in, I'm lifting the body off of the frame, grinding all rust spots then painting and plan on making great strides in progress by July.

I am also in the process of doing a Slip Yoke Eliminator kit and having custom drive shafts built.

My transmission and Transfer case will be back in about a week from today.

More to follow.

 

[CUCVLOVER]

Sweet build.
What kind of power do you think the new engine will produce?
Thanks

 

[tombguard500]

CUCVLOVER, not sure exactly. To be honest, I have never even driven an M1009. As soon as it arrived to my house, I just started tearing it down. If it's rubber, it's been replaced, if it's electrical, it's been cleaned and if it's rusty, it will be wire wheeled.

It is 150HP stock and 240ish TQ, with the Banks setup, it's "supposed" to add roughly 60hp and 115lb ft of TQ over stock. "Should" add some pretty solid power over stock.

More pictures to follow over the next few weeks. I HAVE TO FINISH THIS PROJECT SOON!

 

[tombguard500]

Rear Tuff Country 3 inch springs are in. They come with an overload spring attached, rough country didn't. I'm going 3 in the rear and 2 in the front.

 

[tombguard500]

Just some updates. This weekend, we are lifting the body off of the chassis, grinding and painting all metal with POR15, installing my rebuilt TH400 and re sealed transfer case, de installing the Rough Country lift and installing the Tuff Country, installing the fuel tank-skid plate, receiver hitch and replacing the real outer axle shaft bearings along with draining and replacing the diff fluids. Also installing the Bilstein steering damper, windshield wiper motor and pump and as you can see, all fluids in the two boxes below.
Also installing a Borgeson steering shaft with a U Joint that replaces the rag joint. PSC steering box to arrive tomorrow.

BUSY WEEKEND!!

View attachment Fluids Box 1.pdfView attachment Fluids BX 2.pdfView attachment Pittman Arm.pdfView attachment Diff Cover.pdfView attachment POR15.pdfView attachment Bilstein Steering Damper.pdfView attachment Tranny Filter.pdfView attachment Washer Wiper Motor.pdf

 

[tombguard500]

Cracked the rear diff today, removed the rear axle shafts and replaced the 2 piece bearings and seals with upgraded Timken 1 piece seals and bearings. Also removed the drum setups in preparation for installing the rear disc brake conversion kit.

 

[fitz]

How does your truck sit with the 2"/3" spring combo? I was thinking of going that route with mine. That extra 1" in the rear should make it appear to be level.
Thanks.

 

[tombguard500]

Fitz, I will let you know after this weekend. A lot more to follow.

Progress from this weekend. Did some grinding, ground and painted the rear axle, did some more painting, installed new rear yoke and seal, outer rear axle bearings, lifted the cab off, installed the engine, tranny and new torque converter. Still ran out of time. More to follow next Wednesday. This has me growing weary but it's kind of fun.

 

[mdeamicis]

Any news? I'm in the planning stages of building up my 1009. Your project is very educational.

 

[kimco]

Would also love to see any updates you have. I just won my first auction for a 86 M1009 today. I'm not too far from you, might have to check yours out once I get mine delivered, for reference.

 

[corelokt]

I believe you can keep the dual crossover, but if you don't, I will buy it.

 

[Chevybrit]

What happened to this build????
I hate when this happens ..