1969 blazer getting back to stock

[gladyskristee]

Hey i got a 69 blazer that my grandfather gave me and im gonna start doing some work on it. i figured that i would replace the shocks and leaf springs for my first project. does this sound like it makes sence? and if not where should i start. it has sat for about 4 or 5 years but it runs ok and every thing that is important seems to work 4x4 ect... sugestions would be great. thanks.

 

[cegusman]

Change all the fluids. Engine oil, Antifreeze, Transfer case, Both diffs...... A tune-up:Plugs, wires, cap, rotor... Maybe even a brake job if needed. Then a lift with new shocks.

 

[blazinzuk]

I would start with things that would wear out while sitting, if you haven't already changed the fluids change them all of them, rad diffs t-case engine trans grease everything that has a grease zerk on it. From there you have to decide whether to keep it stock or not. I think many things can be improved on over stock. You could make it ride super nice with some aftermarket springs or custom springs(not all springs are created equal) I would replace all the body bushings too this will help on bodywork. Hope this helps

 

[Greg72]

Hey i got a 69 blazer that my grandfather gave me and im gonna start doing some work on it. i figured that i would replace the shocks and leaf springs for my first project. does this sound like it makes sence? and if not where should i start. it has sat for about 4 or 5 years but it runs ok and every thing that is important seems to work 4x4 ect... sugestions would be great. thanks.

Fluids.....then bushings (body, spring, etc).....then maybe swap out the front drum brakes for disks. 4-wheel drum brakes really aren't going to be much fun.

Before too much longer, you might want to clarify if you are really keeping this truck stock or modifying it for offroad. Most of the people here automatically assume that you're planning to lift it and stuff some big tires on it!!

 

[Greg72]

Maybe deteriorated rubber items too.....like brake lines, vaccuum lines and fuel hoses.

You can pretty much assume that anything rubber on that truck is deteriorated after 37 years.