If by daily driver with NO MODS and meant to be driven on the highway for long periods of time then get a M1009. The M1009 can run all day long at highway speeds. I have a M1028 (truck CUCV) and drive it everywhere including highways but dont like running it over 65 mph (34" tall tires) for any amount of time. Well there was that 10 hours road trip...... If I had the stock 235/85R16 on then it would be a 55MPH only rig. Mods you would have to do if you have the M1028, M1008, M1010 or M1031 and want to run it as an expedition rig would include swapping out the HD Turbo 400 to a built up (by Monster Transmissions) 700R4 OD transmission. This gives you a 30% Over Drive and a really nice low 1st gear. The NP208 is a good transfercase but should be swapped out to a NP205/203 Doubler. A NP205 LoMax would also be nice but good luck finding one. An Atlas 2 speed wouldnt be to shabby either. The dream engine would be a Peninsular built 6.5 that produces 220 hp and 420ft lbs trq. But are pricey to say the least. They also make a 300 HP and a 320 hp version but not needed for what we do. At the very least a Banks Sidewinder would be nice (plus all mods to beef up engine strength internally). I run mine stock for now and you get use to Granny/Handicap stickered vehicles passing you going up any grades even when unloaded. Load it down with all the kit we take and you will be the slowest one out there. Not that its a bad thing (unless there is traffic). On 55 mph roads you will have a blast. Off road you will be just fine and will welcome the Stout Dana 60 King pin front axle and the Beefy Corporate 14 bolt out the back. The Detroit locker is real handy as well! Throw in an ARB up front and you will be next to unstopable off road. With the tire sizes we generally run you will never need to worry about breaking anything in the drive train. The NP208 is fine but needs to be treated well. Change the fluid once a year and I doubt she will go South on you unless it was abused before hand. That, you just wont know. If you throw in a NP205 with a Doubler then you will have a low range, Mid range and high range gear for any situation! Not to mention it would match the rest of your gear train in strength IE bullet proof. BUT THEY ARE NOT FOR MOST PEOPLE! Its stricly back to basics with these trucks. NO AC, No POWER anything and they are noisey. Just the way I happen to like my trucks. Oh sure I have an 2011 3/4 4x4 Dodge with the fancy Cummins and every option under the sun but man, I sure like my Military truck. In fact I almost never drive my new truck when im home. The wife uses it for work and to pick up the kids but I still prefer to ride in my Mil Spec Rig. I hope this answers a few questions for you and anyone else has.
