Those 2 stickers I wanted on the truck at all times. Even when the top was off, I wanted to make sure the sweet schat was known and always present.
CK5
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'86 Jimmy 4in Lift, 40’s, tons, 8.1 Swap- 700r4 said PNNNNN
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This is not a dedicated trail rig, but does trailer to the destination usually. I am currently in the planning phase of doing a 52/56" spring swap, and getting back to being more road worthy.
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Looks great...wish mine was rolling around!
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Us poor blazer guys lack sticker room, especially when the top is off!
Damage report from Tuttle Creek last Saturday:
Left fender damage. Couldn't tell you what happened there
Right fender was from a trail called north fence. Yes, I hit the fence. Added to the existing damage, but luckily Ebke had boots on and kicked it back into place......a bit.
Then got in a tight trail trying to exit for a lunch break. Added some more curves to the passenger side.
All in all a good trip. Need to figure out why the truck is going back and forth from closed to open loop once it's warmed up. And I really need to get the t-case clocked and a new x-member built.
Left fender damage. Couldn't tell you what happened there
Right fender was from a trail called north fence. Yes, I hit the fence. Added to the existing damage, but luckily Ebke had boots on and kicked it back into place......a bit.
Then got in a tight trail trying to exit for a lunch break. Added some more curves to the passenger side.
All in all a good trip. Need to figure out why the truck is going back and forth from closed to open loop once it's warmed up. And I really need to get the t-case clocked and a new x-member built.
Not damage you just added "Character" to the truck!
looks like you might need a front bumper! 
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Were part of the no bumper no wench gang. Approach angles ftw.
I might be past the point of no bumper haha.
Maybe just narrow the front end. Problem solved right?
Maybe just narrow the front end. Problem solved right?
Maybe narrow front and rear.... 
Well, I've been working on my weight lately.....oh the K5, right. Uh, you first. I'll follow...
Ya narrow problem there is after you narrow you think you can fit everywhere. Damage ensues.
Best advice I can give on narrowing the front is ditch the core support and skin the fenders.
Best advice I can give on narrowing the front is ditch the core support and skin the fenders.
That's honestly the route I was thinking, Airwick. I like tube thingys.
Notice how your short wheel base Blazer hits everything and seems too wide for the trails, and John's full length, bobbed and dovetailed long box fits everywhere you did, just fine, and climbs better???
Martin
Martin
I did notice him get high centered from his long wheel base. That was funny.
I was wondering if your t case was gonna get hung up again
I avoided those situations. I know when to accept it.
That's ok. It won't be hard to rectify. Clock and skid plate you wouldn't have an issue.
Honestly the debate I'm having right now, is whether to clock the t-case all the way flat or not. I've heard good points on both ways.
-Clock it all the way up, so that you have a flat bottom.
-Clock it as high as possible, without getting into the floor. Gain lots of clearance, without a lot of fab to clear the floor. Also less strain on the front drive shaft.
-Clock it all the way up, so that you have a flat bottom.
-Clock it as high as possible, without getting into the floor. Gain lots of clearance, without a lot of fab to clear the floor. Also less strain on the front drive shaft.
I'm one of those anything for clearance guys.
But I would clock it the minimum amount without floor mods. Then build a good skidplate that is seperate from any transfer case mounting. Center clearance just doesn't seem as important as it used too. Rocker clearance IMHO is way more important.
But I would clock it the minimum amount without floor mods. Then build a good skidplate that is seperate from any transfer case mounting. Center clearance just doesn't seem as important as it used too. Rocker clearance IMHO is way more important.
I need to work on the rocker clearance big time. Although I haven't had rocker contact for a bit, it needs to be done.
I'm thinking of the maximum clock, without floor mods. I do have a 1" body lift and poly bushings, so that should help with floor clearance.
I'm thinking of the maximum clock, without floor mods. I do have a 1" body lift and poly bushings, so that should help with floor clearance.
