need expert advice

[tom]

I want a reliable stick shift blazer. Reasonable to drive on the road and capable on the trail. I want it tough enough to drive me home every time out. It must be stick shift, with modest size tires (33's or 35's). How do you think I should start, (1) SM465 with tall axel gears and a deep reduction transfer case, or (2) NV4500 and 4.11 or 4.56 axels and standard transfer case? What's your vote? Thanks.

 

[Brady]

I have a '73 with the 465 trans 205 transfer,dana 44 front,12 bolt rearboth with 4.10 gears and detriot lockers.I drive this all over cruises great.It is alittle loose in corners because I don't run a swaybar.I have 33" swamper TSLs.I do break stuff sometimes.Usually U-joints easy to fix.I am planning on doing the doubler from ORD.Brady

 

[Blazer79]

If you post what are the gear reductions of each tranny and what engine you have we could help better.

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