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Need advice on a cheap reliable 4x4 to replace my CUCV with

campfire said:
Rather than do all that, why not simply swap for an M1009? Keep the drivetrain you know, the brand you like, and have the softer ride of the 1/2 (or 5/8?) ton suspension. If you're really worried about the G80, they're not hard to swap out. But I would run it till it broke (if ever).
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Sounds like a plan to me!Then , later on , you have a solid foundation for more modifications , if you want.
 
Im going to keep the m1009 in the back of my head if I find a nice one.

But its hard to beat an 05 crv with less than 100k on the clock for less than 8k.

Ive always had my eye on a m1009 though
 
Dabba said:
Im going to keep the m1009 in the back of my head if I find a nice one.

But its hard to beat an 05 crv with less than 100k on the clock for less than 8k.

Ive always had my eye on a m1009 though
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I thought you wanted 4wd? Isn't a CRVHonda more like an all wheel drive?
 
blazinzuk said:
Get what ya want. Put up with it.

Simple as that
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That's basically what it boils down to.

MEANSTREAK K30 said:
I thought you wanted 4wd? Isn't a CRVHonda more like an all wheel drive?
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It's a FWD car that activates the rear wheels when tire spin is recognized.

Had a friend put a vtec head on his CRV, ran low 13's in the 1/4 on drag radials :D
 
skunked said:
That's basically what it boils down to.



It's a FWD car that activates the rear wheels when tire spin is recognized.

Had a friend put a vtec head on his CRV, ran low 13's in the 1/4 on drag radials :D
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DAAYAAAM!!!
 
Yeah I just did more research on the crv. Eff that half assed awd. I'll look for subarus.

I wish I can get a low mileage tahoe. I'll keep my eye out. Can't beat part time 4wd
 
Why not a mid 2k s10?? Simple, cheap and easy to fix.. Buy a manual and a 4.3 ?? 17mpg.. Decent power. Still gm. I bead the crap outs mine and it took every ounce with no complaints..
 
Ehhh S10s.

So i was doing my research on the jeeps. It looks like I may go for something between 02 and 08. Ideally the v8. I know the straight 6 has a good rep but apparently the trans its paired with isn't as good and goes around 120-150k
 
stay ......... RUN away from the jeep v8 equipped with the 4.7 v8 . . . read up on problems with them . they do run o.k. but have a few major items that go bad . and not easy labor time to fix .
 
Stay away from an M1009. If you want to stick with a Blazer, look for a civilian model with a 6.2. Preferably 1987-1991. Make sure it has decent gears (3.42 or 3.73).

Martin
 
What problems? Ive read that theyre decent. I'm worried about the 42re taking a dump on me with the straight 6
 
82355 said:
Stay away from an M1009. If you want to stick with a Blazer, look for a civilian model with a 6.2. Preferably 1987-1991. Make sure it has decent gears (3.42 or 3.73).

Martin
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Is it cause the m1009 are 24 volt? Other than that they are the same as a regular blazer for the most part , aren't they?
 
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