Big White Gorilla
Newbie
Im josh from tucson az i own a 76 blazer powered by cadillac 8 in lift an 38s i love this forum lots of good info stay wrench'n
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The Texas Way
Registered Member
Thats AWESOME!! I think your drive line is sharp, now I've got a new goal!
DurtySpeed
Registered Member
Just saying hi. Just picked up my K5. Its an 85 on 8 inches with 38 inch tires. And some other goodies. Stay tuned and I will post up all the other details when I can post pics.
veeub84
Newbie
I'm glad to be here! My name is Jerame. I currently have a 75 K10. Pretty much all stock right now. 350 with the SM456 and I think it's the 208. It's the all wheel drive Xfer Case.
joeheys2003
Newbie
hey im joe i have a 77 k5 i need help finding parts im trying to get good gas which i know is an oxymoron small block 400 and good gas mileage but im going from north washington to south washington
so far i have taken out seat that are not nessesary and am buying fiberglass fenders to replace my rusty ones outer and inner any help would be greatly apreciated oh and sorry i cant spell
so far i have taken out seat that are not nessesary and am buying fiberglass fenders to replace my rusty ones outer and inner any help would be greatly apreciated oh and sorry i cant spell
dDubya
Newbie
First K5
Hello everyone, name's Dan. I just picked up my first K5 Blazer from a tow yard. It was a forfeited impound and I got it real cheap. The interior is totally shot and I am in the process of rebuilding/replacing it. It has a strong 350 w/ 150,000 miles. It actually runs very well. The truck needs suspension work: bushings, balljoints, bearing, etc. I'm planning to have it complete before my son is born at the end of March. Good to meet ya.
Hello everyone, name's Dan. I just picked up my first K5 Blazer from a tow yard. It was a forfeited impound and I got it real cheap. The interior is totally shot and I am in the process of rebuilding/replacing it. It has a strong 350 w/ 150,000 miles. It actually runs very well. The truck needs suspension work: bushings, balljoints, bearing, etc. I'm planning to have it complete before my son is born at the end of March. Good to meet ya.
golfert87
Newbie
New to CK5
Hello I am Trenton, 23 years old and i own a 1988 K5. I live in Canyon, TX which is 15 miles south of Amarillo. My K5 isn't lifted but has 33 BFG tires and American Racing wheels. I'm glad to be a part of CK5 it looks like a great site!!!
Hello I am Trenton, 23 years old and i own a 1988 K5. I live in Canyon, TX which is 15 miles south of Amarillo. My K5 isn't lifted but has 33 BFG tires and American Racing wheels. I'm glad to be a part of CK5 it looks like a great site!!!
AlphaVictorTango
Registered Member
First Post
Good Afternoon. My name is Mark and I've been watching this forum ever since I bought my '90 V2500 Suburban about 6 months ago. This looks like a great place and am looking forward to sharing my experiences with this truck.
Good Afternoon. My name is Mark and I've been watching this forum ever since I bought my '90 V2500 Suburban about 6 months ago. This looks like a great place and am looking forward to sharing my experiences with this truck.
selk78
Registered Member
hi my name is Sean, I live in garden grove ca, I just recently found this site, currently drive a fj40 land cruiser but i'm on the search for a 1974 k5 blazer, that what i learned to drive in when i was 14, it was my dads truck until i turned 16 then he gave it to me when i got my license, me being a young driver at the time and not being the best driver i was involved in a accident and totaling my blazer ( police report and insurance company found me NOT at fault) 17 years later i highly think its time i get back into the truck i soo miss, so thats my sorted story so hello and hope to get to know some of you on hear! 
this is what i had and hope to find ah nether one again....
this is what i had and hope to find ah nether one again....
wheelinjunky
Newbie
hey all
my blaze started out life as a 73 full top, I got it from a very good friend 10 years ago and it had a 4" rancho spring-block lift and 3/4 ton axles with 33" bias mud tires, yuck!
Now it's sittin on a hybrid version spring 4" rancho w/ 52" main leaf for the front In the rear is plain ol' 63" leaves, the frame is from a 90" 1 ton, which I shortened 6' at the rear and re-formed to have the similar angles to the blazer frame. I also boxed the frame with 3/16 plate full length, and substantially braced the gear box from previous breakage issues wheelbase is now 120" has a 60 in the front now and the 14 bolt is shaved and outfitted with disk brakes There is an arb in the front and a detroit in the rear, with 5.13 gears It is powered by a .040 over 454 with tbi and th 400/205 Pretty straight forward drrivetrain i spose...
The body is not though
narrowed 21" in front , 05" suzuki king quad headlights, comp cut rear quarters and narrowed 28" completely gutted panels to save some weight and the bottom has been boat sided 12" for some amazing clearance.. all riding on 44" boggers! lol! I'll get pics on here as soon as possible thanks for reading about my rig
So, here i am, with absolutely no pics to post at this time of course, but hopefully you willget the idea.... here goes!Welcome to CK5, stop in and say hello, this is a great place to make your first post and tell us a little about yourself/truck.
my blaze started out life as a 73 full top, I got it from a very good friend 10 years ago and it had a 4" rancho spring-block lift and 3/4 ton axles with 33" bias mud tires, yuck!
Now it's sittin on a hybrid version spring 4" rancho w/ 52" main leaf for the front In the rear is plain ol' 63" leaves, the frame is from a 90" 1 ton, which I shortened 6' at the rear and re-formed to have the similar angles to the blazer frame. I also boxed the frame with 3/16 plate full length, and substantially braced the gear box from previous breakage issues wheelbase is now 120" has a 60 in the front now and the 14 bolt is shaved and outfitted with disk brakes There is an arb in the front and a detroit in the rear, with 5.13 gears It is powered by a .040 over 454 with tbi and th 400/205 Pretty straight forward drrivetrain i spose...
The body is not though
narrowed 21" in front , 05" suzuki king quad headlights, comp cut rear quarters and narrowed 28" completely gutted panels to save some weight and the bottom has been boat sided 12" for some amazing clearance.. all riding on 44" boggers! lol! I'll get pics on here as soon as possible thanks for reading about my rig
mr. twisty
Newbie
Hello everyone, just picked up my latest project last night, an 86 K5 4x4. All in all it's in pretty good shape, little rust here and there, couple dings but nothing major. 350 freshly rebuilt (no bore), tranny rebuilt, new exhaust front to back. Guy I got it from was getting ready to turn it into a crawler, just got interested in ATV's instead so I traded him one of mine. I look forward to learning a lot from here, haven't done a project in quite some time so excuse me if I seem like a noob.
bowtie_guy
Newbie
New guy here. Unfortunatly no k5. Wish i had one. Currently have a 05 rubicon and a 98 k-1500. IFS lift for the loss. Would like to sell the jeep and sfa the 98.
72Sturgis
Newbie
72 blazer
Hey there my name is Brian Sturgis and I have a 72' chevy K5 blazer. Ive been working on it for the past 4 years and have made some major progress. Small block 350 with upgraded intake, carb and headers. Full custon roll cage, 4 point harnesses with race seats. Bypass FOA shocks, on board air compressor and full stero system. I am having trouble with my drive shaft and what to up grade. I keep blowing u joints like its nothing. If anybody could point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.
Hey there my name is Brian Sturgis and I have a 72' chevy K5 blazer. Ive been working on it for the past 4 years and have made some major progress. Small block 350 with upgraded intake, carb and headers. Full custon roll cage, 4 point harnesses with race seats. Bypass FOA shocks, on board air compressor and full stero system. I am having trouble with my drive shaft and what to up grade. I keep blowing u joints like its nothing. If anybody could point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.
Do you have a lift ? If so, how much? Check your driveline angles. Too much angle and you'll blow u-joints. Also, are your drive shafts balanced? Loose pinion's ? Too much power, the way you drive? Are you trying to do burn outs on pavement? Ect. Ect. Ect.
Fng
sup fellow addicts, awesome material here. i got 85 k5 a couple of years ago. pulled the turd 305 dropped in a nice 454, put some 3/4 ton axels w/ lockers and 4.56's, some 37" mt's, and the wish list keeps growing.
sup fellow addicts, awesome material here. i got 85 k5 a couple of years ago. pulled the turd 305 dropped in a nice 454, put some 3/4 ton axels w/ lockers and 4.56's, some 37" mt's, and the wish list keeps growing.
gobigorange01
Registered Member
Hello, my name is Josh. I live in East Tennessee. I just bought one of my favorite vehicles of all time. A '72 K5 Blazer CST with a 350,350TH,and factory A/C. I am new to the world of forums too. I am a maintenace mechanic and a student as well. I joined CK5 to learn more about my new ride. I hope you guys can help me find some much needed parts and/or design some custom parts as well. Looking forward to meeting some fellow motorheads!
welcome to the madness boys! nice to see some new members...
Bigbadwolfracing
Newbie
Big Bad Wolf Racing
I've been into mud racing for 8 years now and am interested in building a trail rig. Have found lots of good tech on here over the years and finally decided to join. Starting with 88 blazer, plans include 60/14rears, th400 203/205, 52/63in leafs, and exo cage. Need info on tuning the tbi fuel injection. Can't wait to get started thanks in advance for the help.
I've been into mud racing for 8 years now and am interested in building a trail rig. Have found lots of good tech on here over the years and finally decided to join. Starting with 88 blazer, plans include 60/14rears, th400 203/205, 52/63in leafs, and exo cage. Need info on tuning the tbi fuel injection. Can't wait to get started thanks in advance for the help.
My name is Rob, I am the new owner of an almost fully restored and modified 1986 K5. I am in the Marine Corps, currently stationed in Waco, Texas. I think i deserve a truck like this after my last nightmare with my 74 K10, its a monster and really expensive to keep up, so i opted to sell it and my Harley Davidson to get my new K5 and i couldnt be happier.
