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[cyclic]

Yep, you remove the caps and the internal parts.
Then install the NEW external locking hubs.
Really pretty easy.

 

[1985 K5 Blazer]

I rhink it says hi 4 hi 4lo

 

[1985 K5 Blazer]

Thanks for the info by the way.

 

[Phil513]

No prob, glad to be of any help I can. Sounds like you are golden. You are a step ahead of me already, I'm trying to get to 3/4 tons. lol.

 

[1985 K5 Blazer]

Lol! I have been waiting patiently for a k5. So if its true then im greatful

 

[82355]

An M1009 CUCV (Blazer) would have had 6 lug half ton axles from the factory. With terrible 3.08:1 gearing.

The axles you have are from a 1976-1979 K20. They probably have 3.73 or 4.10 gearing.

Installing a set of lock out hubs is quite simple.

Martin

 

[1985 K5 Blazer]

Thanks! And how can you tell what truck they came out of? What should i be looking to tell?

 

[Cucv_M1008]

Sweet M1009, Welcome!

 

[Phil513]

It's interesting the PO upgraded the axles, but no lift, and small tires. Must have been towing?

 

[1985 K5 Blazer]

The story i got from them was that it was gping to get turned into the toy but his work van needed a transmission. So i helped him get his work van fixed by relieving him of his toy . Lol!

 

[Phil513]

Well you win. Blazer with about as beefcake a rear axle as normal people get!

 

[Phil513]

I just bought one myself by the way, waiting for an 8 lug front to match.

 

[1985 K5 Blazer]

Very nice how much if you don't mind me asking

 

[1985 K5 Blazer]

And dose an upgrade like this boost the price of the truck? I only paid 1500 for mine.

 

[Phil513]

I only paid $150, but the 14 bolt is the easy one to get. All the 2 wheel drives had them too. The tough one is the front axle.

It would boost the value to me, but to be honest, our trucks aren't really demanding much of a premium. It would be worth more to someone who knows what they are looking for, but to the masses, not so much. But if you are building a toy, you should be smiling.

EDIT: when I said 2 wheel drives, I mean 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.

 

[1985 K5 Blazer]

Ok thanks. I only ask because a rusted out anything around here that is older usually sells for 2000 and up

 

[Cucv_M1008]

Cucvs have a great following. Is your truck still 24v?

 

[stump_puller]

Cool blazer.

 

[1985 K5 Blazer]

Yeah the only thing that they changed was manual glow plugs

 

[78K30]

New builds are always fun count me in! What part of the country you from?