I did have to use different bushings, it was an energy suspension part. I'll look for the number.
I used some shock bushing sleeves (cut in half) that I had laying around for a spacer.
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'89 Blazer LS swapped DD/Adventure Rig
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I did have to use different bushings, it was an energy suspension part. I'll look for the number.
I used some shock bushing sleeves (cut in half) that I had laying around for a spacer.
I can't find the part number but here is the website.
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/universal-link-flange-type-bushings.asp
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/universal-link-flange-type-bushings.asp
So back to my driveshaft.
What could be causing my slight vibe at ~75 and above? I was told I need to remove the crossmember spacers once I have the CV shaft installed. As of now, the pinion is pointed straight at the tcase.
Any ideas?
What could be causing my slight vibe at ~75 and above? I was told I need to remove the crossmember spacers once I have the CV shaft installed. As of now, the pinion is pointed straight at the tcase.
Any ideas?
"Once you have the CV shaft installed"?
So, if I am reading this right you do not currently have a CV shaft installed, but the pinion is pointed at the t-case output? There's your vibes right there...and yes get rid of the T-case spacers once you install the CV shaft.
So, if I am reading this right you do not currently have a CV shaft installed, but the pinion is pointed at the t-case output? There's your vibes right there...and yes get rid of the T-case spacers once you install the CV shaft.
I phrased that wrong. Yes, the CV shaft IS installed now and there are currently vibes around 75mph. I'll pull the spacers and see what happens.
Update: I got my new Borla muffler installed today and the thing is freakin' sweet.
No more raspy, loud ass flowmaster and now a more refined, mellow tone. It is still loud when you want it to be though. The best thing about it is, NO DRONE whatsoever.
I'll get ya'll a video if I can figure it out...
I also got my remote start working again since the swap, just in time for some cool-er weather.
Evidently I lost power to the main power input to the control box at some point when I was wiring the 5.3. I am going to track down the loose end and see what I can do. As of now i have it plugged into a different aux port on the interior fuse panel. It made me feel good to have wired the 5.3 ignition circuits in a way that I could retain the previously installed system!
No more raspy, loud ass flowmaster and now a more refined, mellow tone. It is still loud when you want it to be though. The best thing about it is, NO DRONE whatsoever.
I'll get ya'll a video if I can figure it out...
I also got my remote start working again since the swap, just in time for some cool-er weather.
Evidently I lost power to the main power input to the control box at some point when I was wiring the 5.3. I am going to track down the loose end and see what I can do. As of now i have it plugged into a different aux port on the interior fuse panel. It made me feel good to have wired the 5.3 ignition circuits in a way that I could retain the previously installed system!
How do you use the remote start with a 5 speed?
Martin
Martin
Lol don't leave it in gear!! I don't use it during the day, running errands and whatnot. Too much risk of getting in a hurry and leaving it in gear.
It really only gets used in the mornings.
But the keyless entry is super handy.
Aren't they wired so if it's in gear it won't start remotely?
Exactly. There is no switch, just gotta be aware of where you left the shifter when you parked
Unless it was a semi, I have never let a vehicle with a manual transmission sit parked without being in gear.
Martin
Martin
Which Borla did you get? I installed the Flowmaster kit for blazer but the Series 60 muffler may be a touch too loud. Curious which one you got.
Unless I'm parked on a hill mine is in neutral, my parking brake is adjusted tight. Do you leave yours in gear just as a fail safe?
It is a Borla pro xs. Part number 40349, I LOVE it
Half of my junk doesn't even have a parking brake.
Even in vehicles with a functioning parking brake, I only use it if the engine is running.
Martin
Even in vehicles with a functioning parking brake, I only use it if the engine is running.
Martin
I just swapped the tcase spacers around and here's what it looks like now 
I hope maybe with the pinion a few degrees below the tcase output my high speed vibe will go away.
On another note:
Balance beads in tires are a crock of shit!!
I started with 6.5oz in my 35s and then went up to 9.5oz, shook like a mfer over 55 regardless. I finally broke down and dynamic balanced them with nail on inside and outside. Its still not perfect because they took an absurd amount of weight.
Anyone have any advice? I think I may have them road force balanced next, once I get a set of rally wheels painted and ready to go. The 7" wide alloys are just too skinny for me.
I hope maybe with the pinion a few degrees below the tcase output my high speed vibe will go away.
On another note:
Balance beads in tires are a crock of shit!!
I started with 6.5oz in my 35s and then went up to 9.5oz, shook like a mfer over 55 regardless. I finally broke down and dynamic balanced them with nail on inside and outside. Its still not perfect because they took an absurd amount of weight.
Anyone have any advice? I think I may have them road force balanced next, once I get a set of rally wheels painted and ready to go. The 7" wide alloys are just too skinny for me.
Driveshaft looks about perfect now. Surprised on the balance beads...are the tires out of round?
