nbrown2500
3/4 ton
This is my other project minus the canopy that needs to go to the scrap yard. It's a 3/4 ton Chevy pickup bed trailer I got for free.
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90 k5 Blazer "Jenny Lee" build (NEW GEARS!!)
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nbrown2500
3/4 ton
Got the 8-Lug conversion done for the front and the new tires installed this weekend. Installing the new U-Joints was a PITA.
Looks good
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
A friend was driving behind me the other day and said my blazer was dog walking. When I got back home I started measuring. Come to find out that the center pin holes in the tuff country rear springs are not centered with the eyes. The guy I had put them on during the axle build flopped them around and my axle is angled. Just wanted to let you guys know to measure them springs before you bolt them on. I can't believe i didn't notice this, but I guess live and learn.
you know, that's kind of funny and you have to laugh about it.
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
Yep, I just shock my head and laughed. I just cant believe i didn't notice it because its been like that for almost a year.
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
Got some new parts in the other day, thanks ORD.
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
Got my rear leaf spring turned the right way. She drives a lot better now. Haven't been working on the blazer for awhile been trying to get the house ready for with winter.
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
Painted up some ORD parts yesterday.
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
Installed sway bar disconnects last night.
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nbrown2500
3/4 ton
So for the most part all the major stuff is done to the blazer. The only big project I have left is getting the new gears installed and that isn't going to happen until my friend finishes up another project that is in his shop. I guess its on to the little things now. I would like to finish my center console, track down some grounding issues, do some rust repair and painting, rebuild my warn 8274 and get the doors re-aligned. The wife said she didn't want to take the blazer camping and doesn't want to ride in it. That has changed the course of my build a little. I was going to get a swing down tire carrier for the rear but I think I will just fab up a spare tire carrier for the inside now since square footage is not a major concern and it will save me some money.
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
Took the front bumper off to paint the frame and installed the ORD bolt in gear box brace. Just have to get some rubber hose to put around some of the brake lines.
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
Started by installing new vacuum lines, then I started looking at some of the wiring. Found where some wires were almost cut in half by resting against bracket. Thought to myself, easy fix. Dug a little more and I had to replace the loom behind the engine, not so fun but I got it done with help from a 2x4 and some plywood.
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That's calendar material right there!
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
I've never been in a calendar before 
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
Installed some manual window regulators in the old girl this last weekend and some new felts and run channel. Will need to work on the door panels a little but everything turned out good.
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
Took the grandson hunting yesterday morning. It was a great trip and i got to take the Blazer out as well.
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
The old girl is getting new gears installed this week. Dropped her off at the mechanics. I am very exited. Going with 4.56's from 3.73's
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
So the mechanic called me yesterday and said he had some bad news. At a previous time in my 14 bolt SF's life the pinion must have exploded in the housing. The carrier was cracked and the spider gears where falling apart like clay. He said he didn't know how i have been driving it for so long. I told him in the two years i have owned it i have never heard any noises coming from the rear axle. Any way to make a long story short I'm getting A TrueTrac to install in the rear. 
