realrose20
Registered Member
hey
yeah the pickins are good on the farms you just got to find them
yeah the pickins are good on the farms you just got to find them
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oneton72gmc
Newbie
Well I am a new guy...
I live in Sandy, OR and have been wheelin' the last 4 years. My first truck was an International, but then I got wise and bought a Chevy (kinda).
My truck is or was a 1972 3/4 ton GMC. I removed the bed, have 35 spline 60's front and rear, 44" boggers rear, TSL's front, 5.89 gears, winch and thats about it.
I live in Sandy, OR and have been wheelin' the last 4 years. My first truck was an International, but then I got wise and bought a Chevy (kinda).
My truck is or was a 1972 3/4 ton GMC. I removed the bed, have 35 spline 60's front and rear, 44" boggers rear, TSL's front, 5.89 gears, winch and thats about it.
86 GMC JIMMY
Newbie
New To The Forum Own A 1986 Gmc Jimmy
Well This Is My First Visit To This Site. I Just Bought A 86 Jimmy Full Size Lifted 7" With 35x14x15 Super Swampers On It. She Is Not It Bad Shape But I Want To Re Build The Truck From The Ground Up. It's Still Got The Stock 10 Bolt Rears In It. This Is My First Concern. It's Got A Chevy 350 With About 400 Horse With A Th350 Behind It With A Nice Shift Kit. What Can These Rears Take? What Can I Replace Them With That Would Be A Good Bolt On? Im Sure You Guys Will Be Of Much Help Through Out This Build. Thanks Guys
Chris
Well This Is My First Visit To This Site. I Just Bought A 86 Jimmy Full Size Lifted 7" With 35x14x15 Super Swampers On It. She Is Not It Bad Shape But I Want To Re Build The Truck From The Ground Up. It's Still Got The Stock 10 Bolt Rears In It. This Is My First Concern. It's Got A Chevy 350 With About 400 Horse With A Th350 Behind It With A Nice Shift Kit. What Can These Rears Take? What Can I Replace Them With That Would Be A Good Bolt On? Im Sure You Guys Will Be Of Much Help Through Out This Build. Thanks Guys
Chris
blazerbuilder84
Registered Member
Hello. I know that the stock 10 bolt axles are pretty weak. If you want a serious axle, most "crawlers" use the 1 ton Dana 60's and 70's. If you are looking for something that isn't as strong, but a lot stronger than the 10's, not to mention a LOT less expensive, the early to mid 70's 12 bolt axles will do just fine. You can use your current 6 bolt wheels and tires, which will instantly save $800 to $1500 in itself. The 12's can be re-inforced by welding gussets from your axle tubes to the gear housing to reduce flexing in extreme situations. I have seen, first hand, a 1973 1/2 ton Chevy pick up with 40" tires out wheel a 1 ton Chevy pick up with 44" tires. The 1/2 ton had gusseted axles, and towed the 1 ton back to town, because the axle tubes broke.
I am planning on installing Dana 44/14 bolt axles on my Blazer, simply because I can pick up a set for $300. Parts for the 3/4 tons are also more expensive than 12's. I have built pick ups in the past, and have had starter Blazer projects in the past, but was never able to finish them. I am very excited about this project. Time and money are my only roadblocks. I wish you the best of luck with your "girl" and hope you will keep us posted with the progress.
I am planning on installing Dana 44/14 bolt axles on my Blazer, simply because I can pick up a set for $300. Parts for the 3/4 tons are also more expensive than 12's. I have built pick ups in the past, and have had starter Blazer projects in the past, but was never able to finish them. I am very excited about this project. Time and money are my only roadblocks. I wish you the best of luck with your "girl" and hope you will keep us posted with the progress.
86 GMC JIMMY
Newbie
1986 GMC jimmy rears
Thanks alot for all the info. If you would like to see pix of her in her current state feel free to send me an e-mail at [email protected] thanks again
chris
Thanks alot for all the info. If you would like to see pix of her in her current state feel free to send me an e-mail at [email protected] thanks again
chris
S10XtremeSR
Newbie
new to the site
Hey guys I am new here and have 2 rigs. Names Mike and I am 25. live in PA. 1st is my baby, and she needs alot of work but I love her to death.
1983 Custom Delux 20 series. Hoosier 35x12.5x16.5 tires. 4 inch lift and 355 rat motor. and is in need a of new body. (one day when I get enough money) plans include 12 inch lift. what size tire unsure rebuild the motor and keep it as my pride and joy.
Next is my new work truck
01 S-10 ZR2. 5 inch bds suspension and 2 inch body. right now 35x10.5x15 super swapper ssr. 4.3 and about 33,000 miles on her. plans are SAS, canback topper, exocage.
Hey guys I am new here and have 2 rigs. Names Mike and I am 25. live in PA. 1st is my baby, and she needs alot of work but I love her to death.
1983 Custom Delux 20 series. Hoosier 35x12.5x16.5 tires. 4 inch lift and 355 rat motor. and is in need a of new body. (one day when I get enough money) plans include 12 inch lift. what size tire unsure rebuild the motor and keep it as my pride and joy.
Next is my new work truck
01 S-10 ZR2. 5 inch bds suspension and 2 inch body. right now 35x10.5x15 super swapper ssr. 4.3 and about 33,000 miles on her. plans are SAS, canback topper, exocage.
hotchevyjohn
Newbie
My 1970 half cab for sale
I have a '70 blazer half cab 4x4 for sale.It is not painted yet,but the bodywork is really,really,really straight.This is a western truck that had only a tiny amount of rust,and I'm fussy since the project has my name on it. And it runs rather well too. [email protected]
I have a '70 blazer half cab 4x4 for sale.It is not painted yet,but the bodywork is really,really,really straight.This is a western truck that had only a tiny amount of rust,and I'm fussy since the project has my name on it. And it runs rather well too. [email protected]
Quyonmob
Newbie
Greetings
Gidday,
New member from Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada.
92 K1500 with a few mods.
My truck is my baby.
Gidday,
New member from Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada.
92 K1500 with a few mods.
My truck is my baby.
ftgflash
Registered Member
hello
my name is travis i live in ft gibson ok
my new rig currently under construction
is a blazer frame, rockwells, 4 link front
and rear. jeep body. blazer body destroyd.
my name is travis i live in ft gibson ok
my new rig currently under construction
is a blazer frame, rockwells, 4 link front
and rear. jeep body. blazer body destroyd.
ford f250 rear axel with differential
My rear differential locked up and now need to fix/replace/rebuild mine, any advise would be appreciated on how I should go about fixing it, should I buy one out of a junk yard, or rebuild my old one? My drive shaft also snapped, my front drive shaft was not on the truck when i purchased it.
So i need a rear axle? front and rear drive shaft,
i was also contimplating installing a rear locker, advice on where I can purchase these parts around the colorado area would be apprciated.
thanks tom
My rear differential locked up and now need to fix/replace/rebuild mine, any advise would be appreciated on how I should go about fixing it, should I buy one out of a junk yard, or rebuild my old one? My drive shaft also snapped, my front drive shaft was not on the truck when i purchased it.
So i need a rear axle? front and rear drive shaft,
i was also contimplating installing a rear locker, advice on where I can purchase these parts around the colorado area would be apprciated.
thanks tom
Slammed89s10
Newbie
hey im new here. my dad and i had a project 85 k5 silverado we were working on but we sold it. i got really big into minitrucks now we have 2 s10 project trucks were workin on.....ill still always be a fan of k5s!!!
new user!!!!
hi
i'm victor ; from honduras ,central america.
I'm a industrial engineer, I have blazer k5 1983 6.2 diesel, is a great truck!!!
I always visit this site, and I made some modifications to my blazer following some instruction from colorado k5 :
I lift the truck 1 1/2"
change the traditional bushing for greasable bushing from ORD(frt and rear).
now I want to put a second frt shock absorber and put the rear spacer ,is some body use a diference metal than aluminun ,I will appreciate your comments
victor
hi
i'm victor ; from honduras ,central america.
I'm a industrial engineer, I have blazer k5 1983 6.2 diesel, is a great truck!!!
I always visit this site, and I made some modifications to my blazer following some instruction from colorado k5 :
I lift the truck 1 1/2"
change the traditional bushing for greasable bushing from ORD(frt and rear).
now I want to put a second frt shock absorber and put the rear spacer ,is some body use a diference metal than aluminun ,I will appreciate your comments
victor
aldrichg9
Registered Member
Hey All,
Just trying to get started on a project 1977 Jimmy that I bought.
Body is OK, floor is no good. Has a GM targetmaster 350 in it for now.
I have lots of work to do, but I'm not sure where to start. This jimmy
needs front cab floors on both sides, a tail pan, and some other rusty
things that need replaced. There is just so much work to do it is
hard to know where to start.
Just trying to get started on a project 1977 Jimmy that I bought.
Body is OK, floor is no good. Has a GM targetmaster 350 in it for now.
I have lots of work to do, but I'm not sure where to start. This jimmy
needs front cab floors on both sides, a tail pan, and some other rusty
things that need replaced. There is just so much work to do it is
hard to know where to start.
aldrichg9
Registered Member
Whoa, Sorry about the big pictures.
fendereff
1/2 ton status
so im suposed to post somthing here so i can be a member. looking for a 3/4 ton straight axle suburban. thats about it.
hello
Never even been in a chat room/forum before but I hve been on the outside looking in to this site for about 3 years. I have a 1989 K5 350 with the SM465. I am actually in Alaska right now but I am driving the Alcan highway out on the 1st of January to Mountain Home Idaho. Anyone from there?
Never even been in a chat room/forum before but I hve been on the outside looking in to this site for about 3 years. I have a 1989 K5 350 with the SM465. I am actually in Alaska right now but I am driving the Alcan highway out on the 1st of January to Mountain Home Idaho. Anyone from there?
hotchevyjohn
Newbie
Living out here in the high desert sure does keep floors and mounts rust free.You should see my half cab blazer that is going to be awsome !!!! Very rare,and awsome.
Rekless_off_road
Newbie
Newbie to site, whats up all. I am into thrashing the hell out of my K5 and building it to where it can hold up to it. Currently it is my winter project now after a long summer of thrashing. But right now it is getting there.
Hi from UT
I just joined this forum after purchasing an 85 Burban. I bought it as a tow rig but I think my mind is being changed (quickly). The rig is stock with the exception of some aluminum aftermarket wheels and some off brand 32's.
See ya around.
Jim
I just joined this forum after purchasing an 85 Burban. I bought it as a tow rig but I think my mind is being changed (quickly). The rig is stock with the exception of some aluminum aftermarket wheels and some off brand 32's.
See ya around.
Jim
