WTF did I get myself into. The wiring harness arrived. How am I gonna get this all together. Seems like I'll never get this done...
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77 Blazer - The Beast build
- Thread starter ZombieK5
- Start date
Picked this 77 Blazer from NY today (I am in Philly)
Factory 400ci smb.
CURRENT STATUS
468 BB with 700R4 & cast iron cased NP205
Front is a Dana 60 and Rear is 14 Bolt
Seems to be 4.88 geared
20" Weld Racing rims & 39.5
4" Suspension & 2" Body lift
Got knuckles on. Waiting for crossover top on passenger side.
Got the steering arm installed and torqued down. The Preload on the driver side (long end) is a tad more than the passenger side. Anyone see any concern with that?
The new aluminum radiator came in finally. 7month wait... Frostbite FB167
My buddy at Vintage Air gave two thumbs up on this model.
My buddy at Vintage Air gave two thumbs up on this model.
I wouldn’t sweat it.
I got the 14 bolt into the garage and started disassembly. This axle is already showing to be much simpler than the Dana 60. The pinion gear however is a bit more complicated than the Dana 60 but I think it will end up being much easier in the long run.
Build Update - LAST of 2022!!
Box 2 of 2 arrived for the Wire Harness. They seem to have done a fantastic job. Asked for a Dual Battery setup and the extra heavy guage wires were a big suprise....gonna be an interesting few weeks when I get to install this giant octopus of wires.
Box 2 of 2 arrived for the Wire Harness. They seem to have done a fantastic job. Asked for a Dual Battery setup and the extra heavy guage wires were a big suprise....gonna be an interesting few weeks when I get to install this giant octopus of wires.
UPDATE
Had to take a break from the Blazer after the clutch bearing exploded on my Toyota and the air conditioning compressor pulley seized on my honda. I hate doing random car work in the middle of winter in Pennsylvania. Thank heavens for the recent warm weather. I was able to charge the new air conditioning compressor and get the car back on the road.
I got the ring gear bolted to the new differential. Tightening those bolts was an effort. Thankfully I own a rather large plumbers pipe wrench to help keep the differential from moving while tightening it down to 120 ft lb. Next I need to get the truss rod welded to the axle tube before moving forward with installing the new differential.
Why would someone use RTV on the inside of the axle flange...??
Had to take a break from the Blazer after the clutch bearing exploded on my Toyota and the air conditioning compressor pulley seized on my honda. I hate doing random car work in the middle of winter in Pennsylvania. Thank heavens for the recent warm weather. I was able to charge the new air conditioning compressor and get the car back on the road.
I got the ring gear bolted to the new differential. Tightening those bolts was an effort. Thankfully I own a rather large plumbers pipe wrench to help keep the differential from moving while tightening it down to 120 ft lb. Next I need to get the truss rod welded to the axle tube before moving forward with installing the new differential.
Why would someone use RTV on the inside of the axle flange...??
They used to much and it squished down would be my best guess.
NEW WORK DONE
Got the DIY4X Wraptor Truss welded on.
Preheated to 350+ and did two passes with .03 wire. Wrapped in welding blanket. Was having issues seeing thru my welding helmet but I think this will do fine.
Got the DIY4X Wraptor Truss welded on.
Preheated to 350+ and did two passes with .03 wire. Wrapped in welding blanket. Was having issues seeing thru my welding helmet but I think this will do fine.
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beags86
Eastbound and Down
Where did you buy that harness? Or who makes it?
DIY4X.COM
Called the Wraptor anti axle wrap system
https://diy4x.com/product.php?productid=17762&page=1
Not the truss, the wiring harness stuff.
I had it done by Jabin Wood. Easy to find him on Facebook. Send him a DM. He is slow to respond, keep sending msgs. Does good work but pricey. Will do total custom job based on what you want
Right on, I got my power window relay harness from him years ago.
Still having issues with the 14bolt. Waiting for pinion shims.
In the mean time I tore apart the NP205. And by "tore apart" I really mean that. I have needle bearing everywhere.
Hope to get case painted and the case together in the next 10 days.
In the mean time I tore apart the NP205. And by "tore apart" I really mean that. I have needle bearing everywhere.
Hope to get case painted and the case together in the next 10 days.
Transfer case 98% done. Was a challenge but definitely a doable project for anyone w basic tools. Painting was probably the hardest part.
Well.... I am a glutton for punishment. Had the 205 all together and decided to go with a 32 spline front output. Had to remove one half of the unit which involved removing all the RTV (Ugggggh) and new gasket. BUT it sure is pretty. Also got a Yukon 1410 32 spline yolk for rear output. Very nice pieces. Sat the new 1410 yolk next to my old 1350. Big difference...
Just to put it all back together now...again.
Just to put it all back together now...again.
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You never fail to build it way overkill Chris, nice work!
Don't toss that 30 spline front flange output, many people want to upgrade to that one.
Don't toss that 30 spline front flange output, many people want to upgrade to that one.
