Working on my new M1008

[welpro222]

Thought I would share some pictures of the progress on my M1008. I straighten out the front guard, hammered out the dents on the side of the bed, did some paint work, and added a different set of wheels and tires. Let me know what you guys think of the wheels.

 

[CUCVLOVER]

Sweet truck.
What's the plan for it?

 

[welpro222]

Not sure yet, it might just become my daily driver. I have no further plans for modifications and mainly want to keep it stock, except for the wheels.

 

[cucvrus]

Looks good. Sounds like a plan. Keep it the way it is and keep it simple. It will last for years.

 

[welpro222]

I'm still up in the air about removing the locker and installing it in my suburban.

 

[welpro222]

Oh I forgot, I also bolted on a universal pintle hitch. The original one was missing, and I had a universal one in the shop. It was nice that the bolt holes lined up perfectly.

 

[m1008chevy]

What size tires are those?

 

[Cucvnut]

I dig the wheels! Do you have the old ones still? I need some rollers.

 

[welpro222]

33x12.5-16.5, Im a firm believer that 33" tires are ideal for these trucks that are stock height or up to a 4 inch lift. I already have 3.73 gearing, so this reduces my cruising rpms even more, unless I want to go faster.

I still have the originals, but I want to hang on to them in case I get some different tires in the future.

 

[xfillxupx]

Are you running those 33s without a lift? If so do they rub?

 

[welpro222]

No lift, no rubbing so far. If I stumble across a cheap 4inch lift, then I may install it. The lift kits for these trucks are so easy to install and remove.

 

[1StumpJumper]

I have what you are looking for, front springs & blocks with u bolts 4 in..

I can drop them by if you want them.

 

[welpro222]

Added some front and rear shackles (not original, but close enough for me). Also painted and installed the ladder rack and tool box, painted them tan color.