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tenderfoot
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Your in the right place. I know nothing about diesels myself but lots of 6.2 owners here. Even more former 6.2 owners here. And just as many 6.2 ball buster's but its all in good fun.
Nice looking rig.
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Nice looking rig.
82 was the first year for the 6.2 and the only year with the red engine which has a higher nickel content in the block, injectors are short course thread, and the grill is 83-85
And welcome to the forum
The engine color sounds like promising news! And for the front grill, that makes sense. Thanks!
The 82 front bumper had running lights and turn lights in it someone swapped it out and needed turn signals so they went with the newer style grille.
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With mayonnaise
Pretty sure your in on it too.
Hey, I'm Michael... picked up an 85' K5 Blazer a few months back... Looks like it's got a 4"-5" lift with 33's.
First thing I noticed was over steering, bad brakes and hitting a bump in the road will nearly throw you into the next lane. I've been on a mission to fix these issues from day one... Not a mechanic, but handy with tools and some basic mechanical skills.
Here's some pics of my K5 and some notes on what I've replaced so far:
1) New ball joints (all up front)
2) New inner and outer tie rods
3) New sway bar bushings
4) New steering stabilizer
5) New steering gear box
6) New brake lines, front calipers, rotors
7) New front wheel bearings'
8) New U joints up front
After all this, still seems to have an issue with over steering... which I continue to work on... Wish me luck!
First thing I noticed was over steering, bad brakes and hitting a bump in the road will nearly throw you into the next lane. I've been on a mission to fix these issues from day one... Not a mechanic, but handy with tools and some basic mechanical skills.
Here's some pics of my K5 and some notes on what I've replaced so far:
1) New ball joints (all up front)
2) New inner and outer tie rods
3) New sway bar bushings
4) New steering stabilizer
5) New steering gear box
6) New brake lines, front calipers, rotors
7) New front wheel bearings'
8) New U joints up front
After all this, still seems to have an issue with over steering... which I continue to work on... Wish me luck!
beags86
Eastbound and Down
From this picture alone I can tell that you have some problems. Can't say what they are but the tire wear is a tell tale sign the front alignment isn't right...
Appreciate the feedback, but what are you seeing on the tire wear that looks bad? Tires are old and need replacing anyway, but I want to fix the problems before new tires, otherwise they’ll wear bad again.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
The high low lug wear pattern is a telltale sign of a misaligned frontend.
Couldn't tell you what without some pictures. Start a new thread about it.
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78K5BlazerTJ
Registered Member
Hello, just joined up.
Recently purchased a 78’ K5 blazer after working on/fixing a couple C10’s. To facilitate my blazer purchase.
Stoked to be here to learn share the joy of these amazing vehicles. Located in the East Valley of Arizona.
Recently purchased a 78’ K5 blazer after working on/fixing a couple C10’s. To facilitate my blazer purchase.
Stoked to be here to learn share the joy of these amazing vehicles. Located in the East Valley of Arizona.
Welcome! I joined a while back and just had my first posts last week... in that time. I’ve gotten lots of fixes with suspension and almost have AC working! Greatest K5 group ever!
