Blazer Bash 2023 last minute thrash.

[ktmoutfront]

Because no one else has started this thread, where are you at in your prep?

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[Fastereddie]

My prep consists of checking the fluids and nitrogen pressures. I usually put more work into the trailer I’m borrowing haha.

 

[Wes Harden]

I have the whole front axle apart.
No front drive shaft.
Will service trans for 3rd time in less 20k miles, go back to stock pan, for drive shaft clearance.
Valve cover gaskets and front crank seal minimum. I want to pull the motor, and spend some $$ with @folkenheath and get some new heads, retro fit roller cam, but at my current pace looks like just fix the oil leak and live with the compression.
Nut, bolt fluid check. Maybe stick in a cb, it had one at one time coax and power still there.
got some tie down tracts for rear cargo area need to install.
figure out what I want to bring for spares then cut that a third or more.

 

[500$k5]

 

[nvrenuf]

@500$k5 did you build the tank skid or is that the CFMi skid? If CFMi, please post feedback for quality and fit. Thanks!

 

[500$k5]

@500$k5 did you build the tank skid or is that the CFMi skid? If CFMi, please post feedback for quality and fit. Thanks!

It is from CFMI. Looks great, and they built it really fast. I'll post more, when I get it installed, for fit!

 

[Babaganoosh]

Currently debating if I take my truck or not. Either way it needs a prep from last years shenanigans.

 

[500$k5]

Currently debating if I take my truck or not. Either way it needs a prep from last years shenanigans.

Whose turn is it to follow, and bend their frame?

 

[ktmoutfront]

Currently debating if I take my truck or not. Either way it needs a prep from last years shenanigans.

This event happens every year. You would think that would motivate people to fix their junk right after last year.

 

[500$k5]

This event happens every year. You would think that would motivate people to fix their junk right after last year.

If only a Blazer was the only thing that needs work....... Dirt bike, street bike, atv, SxS, daily driver, camping truck, camper, Blazer, drag car........ I have a headache.....

 

[ktmoutfront]

If only a Blazer was the only thing that needs work....... Dirt bike, street bike, atv, SxS, daily driver, camping truck, camper, Blazer, drag car........ I have a headache.....

First world problems.

 

[Babaganoosh]

Whose turn is it to follow, and bend their frame?

Technically you, I got it last year.

 

[Babaganoosh]

This event happens every year. You would think that would motivate people to fix their junk right after last year.

Been working on other projects and was wanting to give it a rest this year to motivate someone else to get their K5 done.

 

[Chickntrk]

My CFMi front winch cradle fit perfect!

 

[500$k5]

Technically you, I got it last year.

If you don't bring your truck, I can't bend my frame!

 

[Babaganoosh]

If you don't bring your truck, I can't bend my frame!

I think we might both benefit on that.

 

[Wes Harden]

I have the whole front axle apart.
No front drive shaft.
Will service trans for 3rd time in less 20k miles, go back to stock pan, for drive shaft clearance.
Valve cover gaskets and front crank seal minimum. I want to pull the motor, and spend some $$ with @folkenheath and get some new heads, retro fit roller cam, but at my current pace looks like just fix the oil leak and live with the compression.
Nut, bolt fluid check. Maybe stick in a cb, it had one at one time coax and power still there.
got some tie down tracts for rear cargo area need to install.
figure out what I want to bring for spares then cut that a third or more.

Front axle is done, front drive shaft installed. Back to original trans pan, deep one won't clear the drive shaft. Topped off the a/c.
Not going to be updating the engine, just fix oil leaks.
Still need to add my arb compressor, put in cargo tie downs. modify the spare tie down. replace bent drag link. All in all I could leave tomorrow if I had to.

 

[Capt Ron]

I got the 40" Yokohama's mounted on TR wheels. I will probably mount the fifth tire on a standard 17" black spoke I already have.

 

[Babaganoosh]

Front axle is done, front drive shaft installed. Back to original trans pan, deep one won't clear the drive shaft. Topped off the a/c.
Not going to be updating the engine, just fix oil leaks.
Still need to add my arb compressor, put in cargo tie downs. modify the spare tie down. replace bent drag link. All in all I could leave tomorrow if I had to.

Same, it’s just how much I want to be prepared and not anal and over think things.

 

[500$k5]

Got the tank skid plate painted. Can't wait to scratch it up!