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name paul have 2 blazers one stock other toy 6 in lift 35 bf muds 6.2 diesel i get 24 mpg duel 3 in exhast NO CA SMOG REG. so then i got that going for me yea.. other k5 4x4 gets 15 mpg 31.50 tires.its a 350 tbi. and 89 burb 4x4 3/4 33 in tires gets 12 mpg so the 24 is really nice and i have 35's so im happy think about going to the banks turbo for the 35 hp and 117 lbs trouge . but its 2,k so tax returns will have to help out that up grade.. other things im looking on doing is snokel and i have to exstend all breather tubes form axe and difs to under hood and up out of posabile water areas while fording rivers. and have a nive bumper for truck with wich mount but no winch as of yet.

i do have ? about 6.2 as far as other power upgrades and mods but and anything i can do to it to so called bullet proof it long life ect... 125,000 miles current runs great max speed is i think about 65 or 70 mph and thats fine by me. humm what eles shocks any recomedations ???? :D
 
My name is Joel and I live in east Tennessee. I have 1970 K5 that was once a government vehicle, hence the name 70GIK5. It has a 350 SB, SM465, and the original Dana 20 transfer case. My other vehicles are a 72 Checy C10, an 84 Jeep CJ7, and a 95v Tahoe. Yes, I have too much crap in my garage.
 
Hello everybody.... hello doctor nick

Hi my names Brandon and I am a Chevy Freak!!!!!!!! anyways i live in a small town in Texas called yokum... It's boring but I have land and 2 nice little (cough) 1988 suburbans. one i am restoring and the other i drive to and from school in. I need a suspension lift for my 3/4 ton suburban that is strong and inexpensive. Coming to my first question. which lift do y'all recommend. a 6" Rough country lift with rear springs or a 6" tuff country lift with rear springs???????? I am new at the whole truck thing so i decided that you guys could help me out.... and girls :). ok... akward. I'm new... anyways i recently worked on body repair and small time engine repair for porche racecars and old mercedes.... mercedes are slow and boring.. especially old ones. Yeah im done. CHEVY'S RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
6 in sub lift

from what ive seen and have been in retail alot till a few years ago the lifts your looking at are most likly made by the same place with diffrent names on them. and guss what there all steel to a degree. if it has a Nike swosh then its 100 more , i would go with the rear springs for sure but the brand i would go with the not cheapest but least exspenice kit, do they both come with same mods bushings steering arms , ect shocks no shock what brand shocks theres one for you shock brands do count models and makes. inports form chinna no stick with shoft firm or adj pick one then find one thats made by a comperitor thats less costly to you.. yea im done . o yea let me know what tire size you go to and what mpg you get i have a 89 3/4 burb with 33 no lift i get 12 mpg
 
Hello everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself for know. I live in Eagle River, AK about 20 miles north of Anchorage and I'm the proud owner of an '86 GMC K3500 3+3. I got her with about 125K on the odometer and she's got about 160K now. Still on the original motor and running good but puffs a little smoke at start up. She's stock with a 350, TH400, NP205, Dana 60, and corp 10.5" except for the wheels and tires, 285/75R16 on 8" white spokes. I don't really have any questions or other comments at the moment but would like to say, this is the first and only internet group I've joined. Seems like a good bunch of people and a great subject.

Roll on,
Bart
 
check this

With 160,000 miles on it probably ready for valve cover gaskets. If you do decide to change them, check oil return holes. I've seen them stop up and it will hold oil on top of heads, which will let oil drain around older valve seats.Its cheap enough to do. 20 to 25 dollars for gaskets and a little time. If they aren't stopped up you got new gaskets and are out a little time. BUT If it quits smoking after it starts and runs I wouldn't get to worried about it.
 
Good idea

Yea, I'll check that out. I've been meaning to replace them anyway as they leak a bit but I suspect she's just an old motor and probably needs some work on the valve guides. Like you say though, it quits once she's running so I'm not really worried about it now. Actually I'm kinda looking forward to wearing it out. I'd like to slip in a 400 small block with vortec heads, that outta be kick in the pants. And, there's plenty of other things to do in the mean time. I'm thinking about mounting a York compressor for onboard air next summer. I can't really do it in the winter since I'm driveing it every day but starting to collect parts.

Bart
 
Well lets see... Hi everyone. I am from South Carolina. I currently am struggling through life at Clemson University in the Mechanical Engineering program. I have been wheeling for about 6 years now in Toyotas. Recently I bought a 97 Tahoe to double as a DD and Tow Rig for the Yota. The more I think about it the more I want to SAS the Tahoe.... but that will have to wait til I graduate I guess. Hopefully I can lurk around here and start my pipe dream of a SAS Tahoe on 40's.
 
My name is Adam and I am from Syracuse NY. I just picked up a 1990 K5 Blazer from a buddy of mine for $600. I always planned on buying one down the road after my other car was paid off but i just couldn't pass up the offer. I plan on restoring it over the next couple of years after I drive it this winter. I look forward to learning a little about this truck.
 
whats up my name is eric and i have a 78 k5 blazer 4in lift 35s want to go all out with 12in and 42s maybe 44s i came to this site to learn more about blazers abd what all i could do to mine. I like to drink beer.
 
What's up gentlemen. The name is jeff. Big fan of CK5 and Bowties. I wandered in here 1 day while researching purchasing a K5 off craigslistdotcom. Still love the K5s but i will end up with a Diesel 4X4 Suburban.

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Hi Everyone. I'm just a chick that loves older full size Blazers. My current ride is an '83. I joined to be able to check out everyone's rides.
 
love 2 hack

hey, jay here.im new to k5, in fact i just found out about this site last weekend. 28 years old and have owned 5 burbans and still have 3.one bodydropped, one 4x4, and one old school original.i'll send pictures as soon as i figure out how to use this computer. :hack:
 
Hi There

Hello all,
I've been an enthusiast for a while, and have finally got myself a full size 89 blazer. I look forward to learning how to get the best out of it and see some of the backwoods of Michigan.
Kit
 
biodiesel for 92's?

greetings,
I have some super basic questions regarding a 1992 Jimmy that i'm thinking about buying. i'm interested in using biodiesel as a additional fuel source. I have a reliable local source for recycled oil biodiesel.
Looking for feed back of experiences and knowledge on the caustic properties of biodiesel on the rubber hoses and seals of this truck. I've read a few online sources that say that the auto industry shifted to synthetic rubber (less resistant to corrosion) in either 92 or 94. What year was it and how much of a differance is it going to make?
Also the truck is in need of a new fuel injector pump. The previous owner used bd but i'm not sure how much, could the bd also be a contributing factor to this repair?
I would probably use a mix of petrodiesel and biodiesel, but curious what my options are. thanks,
liquid amber
 
owned my first Blazer back in 96 it was a 84 had it 9yrs gave to my kid and picked up a 87 k5 loved it she was black and red.then this past Feb the 84 died frame rotted she had gone through 3 floods never once quit haulin **** out. so anyway picked up a 90 fullsize blazer and gave the 87 to my son and **** just three weeks ago he was at stop sign got hit was totaled. were rippin front end off have a body man looking at it she bent the frame a hellin` were gonna go ahead and have it pulled and see just how far out it is have a whole new front clip already we got our work cut out but we wanna bring her back to life got to much invested to let her go. hey people keep on blazin`! Later Wolfie :haha:
 
Hey guys. Have been busy since I got on here to do much. Mid west is were I am from Minnesota land of lakes and snow. 74 Chev and 86 CJ7 have the best of both worlds. Later.
 
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