Posted by Geoff on June 09, 1997 at 22:39:44:
In Reply to: Dodge M880 Questions posted by Tom Kelso on April 06, 1997 at 12:50:47:
: I am considering the purchase of a Dodge M880 to use
: as a daily driver and would like to know if anyone has
: had much experience with them. The "Standard Catelog
: of U.S. Military Vehicles lists them as rated for 1-1/4
: tons. I have inspected a few and do not see much difference
: from the standard W200. A surplus store near Harrisburg, PA
: sell them for about $3,000. Are there any special
: considerations I shoud be aware of in these vehicles?
: Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The Dodge M880 is a Dodge civilian W200 with the Spicer 44 live front end no different than the civilian truck - that was the point, that parts would be readily available from multiple sources. Lots of aggravation to own due to the high maintenance design of the front drive axle wheel group. Buy with fore knowledge of what your getting into as most mechanics don't have a clue how to properly repair and disassemble/reassemble this type. - Good Luck!