I purchased the shock brace kit and new studs for my K5. I’ve decided to pull the shocks through the bed and tie into the cage. Selling with brand new Rear shock studs. The braces are still raw finish as ORD shipped with the hardware still in the bags.
New was $60 with shipping, looking for $45...
I figured it was time to actually post up a build thread so everyone can point and laugh at the NOOB.
I picked up my donor truck about a year ago. She was not a cherry survivor, nor was she a pile of rust. It ran, I could dive it, and there really wasn't much rust or damage to deal with. All in...
First gen. Blazer LS Swap using a 2006 LQ9 6.0L Gen. 3 VortecMax 345HP with 4L60E/NP205, 14 bolt 411:1 G80 SF 6 lug rear, original D44 upgraded using Yukon Gear Dura Grip , Reid Racing Knuckles, Sky Manufacturing Hi-steer, hydraulic assist steering (maybe PSC)?, hydro-boost 4 wheel disk brakes...
So after converting my 77 sub, sbc, q jet carb, np205, 4.10, 33, to use a 700r4, the truck ran horrible up any grade in 3 and 4th. I pulled the carb off and ran spray carb cleaner and compressed air through all passages, new gaskets, etc. Recheck/set adjustments. Truck ran pretty good for @ 200...
My dad traded in his other truck (1970 1/2 ton short box) for this one in 1999 to be his daily driver/work truck (I was about 6 years old). The short box was too small and he needed something more reliable back then. It was bone stock with the factory 6.6L 400 / TH350 and NP203.
My dad later...
I installed an ORD 3" lift kit on my m1009.
Identical to a 1986 K5 Blazer.
Front Tuff Country HD springs for 3" lift.
Rear Shackle flip for 4" lift.
Here is some testing video i made.
In the notes i have some info regarding driveshaft and pinion angles after shackle flip.
I looked a lot of...
This build was 2 parts 1 i have a truck I made to pretty to wheel so I'm building an ugly one I can actually enjoy.
And 2. My cousin has been trying to join us for blazer bash but his truck wont be ready so we are surprising him with this one
I figured I'd hop on here and make a build thread for my current project like so many of you guys have. I think after attending my first blazer bash my inspiration and desire to dig back into my truck was renewed.
This is my 1978 GMC JIMMY that has gained the nickname Nightmare due to it...
When I was growing up, I had a friend named Walter, who we all knew as Butch. He was NOT a Walter by any means. We got into trouble all the time and he was a scrapper of a kid, rough around the edges, played hockey and was by no means, a big kid. He had heart and was an all around great...