CUCV Overland

[cocco78]

I picked up a M1008A1 from Sparta a couple months ago, no problem titling it in MI with the SF97, to bad to hear about WI. I am looking to turn it into a short overland/tow vehicle. I'm specifically looking for an older Bethany pop up truck camper. I plan on lifting it a little bit, maybe 2-1/2" and trimming to fit 37" military goodyears under it.

Test fitting some 37's, they almost fit. I think 2.5" and some trimming would be perfect. Maybe a 1" ORD zero rate for another inch of lift and to push the axle forward 1".

The tires/rims that will be going on.

 

[dieselfuel]

love it man! i'm all about big tires and low lift. my suburban will end up at around 5" and 37x12.50s.

 

[Outback]

To make the 37" tires fit and not rub in Off Road conditions you will need a 4" lift and the 1" Zero Rate leaf. You should also shime the axles to reduce the drive line angle. It will vibrate pretty bad if you dont. I am currently running the so called 36" Military Wranglers on a set of 12 Bolt Military Hummve wheels. The suspension is stock and the tires are really 34" tall. They rubbed pretty bad until I banged the inner fender tabs in. A good off road trip with the wife following me in our Dodge proved to "bang" it out even a bit more. They dont rub nearly as much now. I have the ORD 4" lift with all the upgrades just waiting to be installed. I will run 35" as the 4" lift gives just enough room for those. Hope this helps.

Trimming as you say would definately help. But running 37" and a 2.5" or even 3.5 total with a bit of trimming may not be enough. BUT I DONT KNOW. Keep us posted.

 

[Rovertrader]

Very nice 1028, but I gather you bypassed the glow plug controller card, not the relay as you state.

Correct you are, sorry for wrong terminology.

I have a couple sets of the military Goodyears if anyone needs some, 37/12.50-17 GS-As, E rated