Project WAR WAG
- Thread starter Outback
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we have an m1009 and we just love these old surplus trucks, so much fun! your truck looks real nice. 
this was before I mounted our warn 12k 24 volt winch and the next photo is after I switched out the fuel filter set up to a racor spin on with self priming pump in the head. Still need to install the in bowl heater as it gets cold here but very nice upgrade if you ever start to see any problems with yours. 
As the old 6.2's are kinda loud my wife and I figured a little sound dead material would be helpful, it was GREAT. 
We also hated the rear bumper that came stock on ours so we found one from a truck like yours so much more practical in design. I really like your rig and it makes me want to buy a 1028 or 1008 to work on and build. 
this was before I mounted our warn 12k 24 volt winch and the next photo is after I switched out the fuel filter set up to a racor spin on with self priming pump in the head. Still need to install the in bowl heater as it gets cold here but very nice upgrade if you ever start to see any problems with yours. As the old 6.2's are kinda loud my wife and I figured a little sound dead material would be helpful, it was GREAT. We also hated the rear bumper that came stock on ours so we found one from a truck like yours so much more practical in design. I really like your rig and it makes me want to buy a 1028 or 1008 to work on and build. 
Outback
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Ive been pretty busy at work and my time on my build has been limited as has my time home. BUT I finally returned home and had my front axle gone through. All of the bearings, seals and U-Joints replaced. I upgraded to Chromolly 35 spline stub axles from Yukon. I also changed out to Yukon Chromolly 35 spline selectable hubs. Even the King Pins have been replaced as well as there bearings ect.. Here are a few pics.
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Outback
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So the front end is done. Now on to the back. Not the axle but the rear winch mount. I started my winch build by measuring everything out then started wrenching. I removed the rear Pintle mount and the frame supports. Those were right where the winch needs to go. I hope to finish cutting up my winch mount to fit in the location and mock up the fairlead. Then back to work until November 1st. I will have plenty of time off to finish the mount when I get home.
Location of Roller Fairlead
The winch will be behind the bumper with the Fairlead mounted where the license plate usually goes.
Location of Roller Fairlead
The winch will be behind the bumper with the Fairlead mounted where the license plate usually goes.
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Outback
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On a side note. That vender I dropped my winch mount templates off with Never cashed my check or even called me until today 7 months later! They lost me templates and my design plans. They are sending my check back. They didn't loose that of course......... Lesson learned. NEVER leave your original plans or templates with a fabricator. Make duplicates and give them one of those. After I finish the rear winch mount I will revisit the front winch mount idea. I will use a Warn 10K up front as that is the biggest winch I can fit.
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Outback
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Thanks. She is coming along but at a slow pace. Now that our project at work as pretty much been completed I will have more time to focus on the truck.
