YZEATER
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the k20 i found in a local trader paper and the k5 i found on craigslist.
CK5
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got my first k5 (build thread) went wheeling
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chevyridinhigh79
1/2 ton status
lucky! and good finds on both btw
YZEATER
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did some work to the blazer. welded the d60, and got the correct front shocks on. put on my 39.5 tsl's too. might have to trim some more sheet metal. using up my $6 edelbrock shocks. still gotta fix a couple things yet.
big blaze 18
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did some work to the blazer. welded the d60, and got the correct front shocks on. put on my 39.5 tsl's too. might have to trim some more sheet metal. using up my $6 edelbrock shocks. still gotta fix a couple things yet.
whats size lift did you end up with? it looks like 6'' but i aint sure.
chevyridinhigh79
1/2 ton status
4" iirc. he used a shackle flip out back with stock spring hangers
YZEATER
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4" lift. you also gain 3/4" in the front when you swap in a d60.
YZEATER
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just got done with adding hydro assist last nite. used a tractor supply 2 x 8 ram. it's not completely finished, still need to get new tie rod ends for the drag link and a different pitman arm. i used heim joints on the tie rod with a .5 wall dom tube. we'll see how they last. this all was bought and installed this week so we could go wheeling this weekend.
after the last wheeling trip the steering box got torn from the frame so i fixed it with the weld on repair plate and ORD's brace. so i hope this helps.
got some crappy pics. and a couple videos. should have better pics this weekend on a trial run.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/1979 BLAZER/Picture007.jpg
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/1979 BLAZER/?action=view¤t=Picture003.flv
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/1979 BLAZER/?action=view¤t=Picture005.flv
after the last wheeling trip the steering box got torn from the frame so i fixed it with the weld on repair plate and ORD's brace. so i hope this helps.
got some crappy pics. and a couple videos. should have better pics this weekend on a trial run.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/1979 BLAZER/Picture007.jpg
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/1979 BLAZER/?action=view¤t=Picture003.flv
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/1979 BLAZER/?action=view¤t=Picture005.flv
chevyridinhigh79
1/2 ton status
did you use the mount for the factory steering stabilizer? and are your front u bolt plates from ruffstuff?
YZEATER
1/2 ton status
no, i torched off the stabilizer mount, it's not strong enough to use for hydro assist.
yes those are ruffstuff spring plates, and no i would not buy them. they are bent around the springs on the top. they need to have a bent edge like diy4x's.
yes those are ruffstuff spring plates, and no i would not buy them. they are bent around the springs on the top. they need to have a bent edge like diy4x's.
YZEATER
1/2 ton status
went wheeling, and the hydro assist works great. don't mind the stalling, needs a new carb and fuel pump. i couldn't reach the clutch pedal on the steep uphills cause my seat won't go up any further, and it's about shot too.
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/6-28-09%20WHEELING%20PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture013.flv
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture014.flv
dropping in
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture015.flv
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture016.flv
ever see a blazer wheelie?
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture017.flv
jeep trying it.
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture018.flv
same jeep making it.
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture019.flv
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture020.flv
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture021.flv
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/6-28-09%20WHEELING%20PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture013.flv
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture014.flv
dropping in
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture015.flv
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture016.flv
ever see a blazer wheelie?
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture017.flv
jeep trying it.
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture018.flv
same jeep making it.
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture019.flv
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture020.flv
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/...LING PICS/?action=view¤t=Picture021.flv
chevyridinhigh79
1/2 ton status
i actually bought ruffstuff plates for the rear and i seem to like them so far. nice work on the hydro assist btw
sweet k5 though that looks like some fun wheelin
YZEATER
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was busy for 2 weeks getting ready to on a wheeling trip. put in a 396/402 bbc. new clutch, new carb, plus some other stuff. narrowed the front, took off the top.
here's a couple video's. by the looks of the smoke, looks like it needs re-ringed.
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/SIX%20POINTS%20AUG-09/?action=view¤t=S5031936.flv
this was after about 5 minuets of trying it easy.
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/SIX POINTS AUG-09/?action=view¤t=S5031932.flv
here's a couple video's. by the looks of the smoke, looks like it needs re-ringed.
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/SIX%20POINTS%20AUG-09/?action=view¤t=S5031936.flv
this was after about 5 minuets of trying it easy.
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/YZEATER/SIX POINTS AUG-09/?action=view¤t=S5031932.flv
chevyridinhigh79
1/2 ton status
where were you wheelin at? looks like a good place, its nice and shady and probably cool too. do you still have the 350 from the K5?
YZEATER
1/2 ton status
check out meridian offroad adventure. they have evets a couple times a year.
i have the 350 from the blazer, but my buddy is getting it. i have other 350's also.
i have the 350 from the blazer, but my buddy is getting it. i have other 350's also.
jtrapani
1/2 ton status
whats knocking in your engine?
cool bro! it's wat more solid than my 79 was. we pulled the body off but never unbolted it.
TruckNutzDude
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Sounded like the engine wanted to come out to make room for a big block to me. (mine sounds the same, I think it's a rod)
