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Hey everyone, im new to this site as well as of last week new owner of an 84 k5 blazer. Iv always have been a big chevy fan and always wanted a k5 so im pretty excited and ready to get to work on it. Iv still got work to do mechanicly (seems the guy i got it from ether knew how to do things properly but decided to jerry rig it any ways or had no clue haha) but was just wondering if you guys had any good basic build ideas i should keep in mind.
 
Connor strom said:
Hey everyone, im new to this site as well as of last week new owner of an 84 k5 blazer. Iv always have been a big chevy fan and always wanted a k5 so im pretty excited and ready to get to work on it. Iv still got work to do mechanicly (seems the guy i got it from ether knew how to do things properly but decided to jerry rig it any ways or had no clue haha) but was just wondering if you guys had any good basic build ideas i should keep in mind.
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The build threads are all in the "Driveway"
The sky is the limit, and everyone has a different take on what or how

Welcome to K5 Anonymous!
 
I think you need to define your end goal for what you want out of the truck.
There is no better place to get advice on these trucks than this place.
Whatever your goal keep safety first priority and reliability close behind.
Welcome aboard
 
Connor strom said:
Hey everyone, im new to this site as well as of last week new owner of an 84 k5 blazer. Iv always have been a big chevy fan and always wanted a k5 so im pretty excited and ready to get to work on it. Iv still got work to do mechanicly (seems the guy i got it from ether knew how to do things properly but decided to jerry rig it any ways or had no clue haha) but was just wondering if you guys had any good basic build ideas i should keep in mind.[/QUOTE
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Check the frame for cracks behind the steering box. Cracks are common on k5's that are used hard. Weld in reinforcement plates are available to fix.Get rid of the 10 bolt rear end if you plan on doing any moderate 4 wheeling.A semi float 14 bolt or full float 14 are the normal replacements. Go with at least 4.10 gears. 4" lift 35" tires and go from there.Of course make sure rest of drivetrain is up to snuff,and fix the "jerry rigs".
 
4xfrankie said:
Check the frame for cracks behind the steering box. Cracks are common on k5's that are used hard. Weld in reinforcement plates are available to fix.Get rid of the 10 bolt rear end if you plan on doing any moderate 4 wheeling.A semi float 14 bolt or full float 14 are the normal replacements. Go with at least 4.10 gears. 4" lift 35" tires and go from there.Of course make sure rest of drivetrain is up to snuff,and fix the "jerry rigs".
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I wheeled for two years perfectly fine on 35's... just find some extra shafts for now and don't get bit by the bug that goes around here that seems to think everything needs one tons.
 
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swettysblazer said:
I wheeled for two years perfectly fine on 35's... just find some extra shafts for now and don't get bit by the bug that goes around here that seems to think everything needs one tons.
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I agree with the right driving style half tons get you by but I'm sick of snapping shafts in my burb with 410s I'm ready to ton it and be done
 
swettysblazer said:
I wheeled for two years perfectly fine on 35's... just find some extra shafts for now and don't get bit by the bug that goes around here that seems to think everything needs one tons.
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Geuss my opinion is based on my bad luck I have had with 1/2 ton rear axles. Like I said MODERATE 4 wheeling , You know. When you go through three 1/2 ton axles in a year and a half , you might want to think about something more .LOL
 
4xfrankie said:
Geuss my opinion is based on my bad luck I have had with 1/2 ton rear axles. Like I said MODERATE 4 wheeling , You know. When you go through three 1/2 ton axles in a year and a half , you might want to think about something more .LOL
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like Rockwells
 
I agree with all your points. Hence my truck getting one tons. But I am also planning on stepping up to 40s, and I know the ten bolt wouldn't last on that. All I'm saying is, take it a step at a time. It's a lot of fun to wheel a stock truck.
 
I think we got trolled, OP no return.


Rockwells on 52" Michelins!
 
Sorry i work nights and have been working on the truck, havnt got a chance to get back on here haha. Any who thanks for all the basic suggestions ill have to check those out. Right now its sitting on a 6 inch lift with 35s. The guy before me put in an electric fuel pump and some other weird things that didnt make sense. So iv been going through and changing or fixing what i need too, like going back to a machenical pump and other things of that sort. Thanks again and sorry for the delay in response!!
 
Connor strom said:
Sorry i work nights and have been working on the truck, havnt got a chance to get back on here haha. Any who thanks for all the basic suggestions ill have to check those out. Right now its sitting on a 6 inch lift with 35s. The guy before me put in an electric fuel pump and some other weird things that didnt make sense. So iv been going through and changing or fixing what i need too, like going back to a machenical pump and other things of that sort. Thanks again and sorry for the delay in response!!
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If you pull that electric pump off, don't throw it away. You'd be surprised how many of us run electric pumps with a carburetor
 
Welcome aboard. Make sure to keep all the thread whores happy, and post plenty of pictures!
 
bent72 said:
If you pull that electric pump off, don't throw it away. You'd be surprised how many of us run electric pumps with a carburetor
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Hmm ill be sure to hold on to it. The only reason i went back to a mechanicle pump is because the electric pump was fuel starving the truck and causing break down issues, like stalling out when trying to give it gas and sometimes not even starting
 
If someone mounted it closer to the engine than the gas tank,that is probably why--electric fuel pumps "push" fuel much better than trying to draw it by suction several feet away from the tank,and they cant keep up--then the engine dies out...they need to be mounted close to the tank,and preferably in a spot where gravity can feed fuel to it,or assist it,not up above the tank..

Having one mounted far from the tank (and higher than it) will ruin the pump quickly too,as they dont like running dry,and some are not supposed to run constantly,they'll only pump when the carb needs gas,then shut off by themelves as pressure builds up in the fuel line when the needle & seat in the carb is closed...they make some for vehicles with fuel return lines that run constantly without harm however..

I like electric pumps,they keep the system "primed" for quick starts and most will deliver more than enough gas to fuel a pretty thirsty engine--no vapor lock is a plus too...
 
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