Putting a M1008 to work

[tmuenster]

I have had my two M1008's for a few days now. I have been reading a lot of posts here on the SS site. It is a tremendous resource. After considering the options, here is a list of upgrades I intend to do to my trucks to make them more useful for my purposes:

• Doghead relay upgrade
• New 33" tires (No body lift requred)
• Change all the fluids
• New shocks
• New Paint
• New brake pads
• Replace the dash pad, seat upholstery, add a stereo
• Remove troop seats in bed of truck (Please let me know if anyone is interested in these parts)
• Remove radio power module in bed of truck (Let me know if anyone would be interested in this part)

Thanks again for all the help and information,
Tom

 

[ilovemyblazer]

All very good upgrades! Id be very interested in the troop seats, although we are too far away from each other to make a deal

Good luck and keep us updated on the progress!

 

[hemi348]

A resistor bypass would also be a good (free) modification.

Very nice truck!

 

[SPECIALTYLC]

Make sure to change the steering shock while you are at it. Dont want the death wobble to raise its ugly head.

 

[tmuenster]

I thought I would add a few pics of my recent additions to the M1008. Here are the new 33" and a pic next to my other M1008 that still has the old tires.

Thanks for the tip on the steering stabilizer. I did add one along with new shocks. The tire shop recommended a very heavy set of shocks and I think something a little softer would have been better. It rides very rough now. However I think it will be great when I am hauling things in the bed and towing.

 

[2HIJOS2126]

Great start so far.....

 

[wayne pick]

I thought I would add a few pics of my recent additions to the M1008. Here are the new 33" and a pic next to my other M1008 that still has the old tires.

Thanks for the tip on the steering stabilizer. I did add one along with new shocks. The tire shop recommended a very heavy set of shocks and I think something a little softer would have been better. It rides very rough now. However I think it will be great when I am hauling things in the bed and towing.

They all ride rough, have fun!

 

[tmuenster]

A few more pics of the truck with the new paint....