Well i have my 4" lift in the mail, tires already picked out just gotta save for them a lil more.. what else is good to do to your k5 to make it work well offroad but it still is used as a DD.. Thanks mike
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locker for the rear as long as your not heavy on the gas on the street, consider your running 10blts under there
pauly383
Daddy383
I drive mine to work all the time . 4 inches, 33's, ORD disconnects, ORD steering brace ( must have !! ) , shackle flip, brake lines , and Genuine Gear Quic Loc in rear( made by tractech , its a Detroit EZ Locker ) .
This combo kicks some butt off road /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif You are going to rub a bit fully stuffed with the swaybar disconnected , but it won't hurt anything. The ORD disconnects are easy after you've run them awhile, just grease the frame bushings. A rear locker makes it easy to feel like superman. The steering brace will help prevent frame cracks , which could happen anyway with larger than 35's /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
This combo kicks some butt off road /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif You are going to rub a bit fully stuffed with the swaybar disconnected , but it won't hurt anything. The ORD disconnects are easy after you've run them awhile, just grease the frame bushings. A rear locker makes it easy to feel like superman. The steering brace will help prevent frame cracks , which could happen anyway with larger than 35's /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
what exactly do rear lockers do? keep the tires spinning at all times? or prevent that?
pauly383
Daddy383
Well with a stock open rear, when one tire loses traction it spins and the other one gets NO power. A rear locker will power BOTH wheels all the time when in off road situations preventing that, while still unlocking on hard ground around corners for driving to work . A rear locker will make the truck seem unstoppable /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
unick
1/2 ton status
Yea the sterring brace is a MUST. I think you should get and install that ASAP. Frame cracks are a PITA and very expensive. I had to pay more than 1200$ to fix mine. Now I have the brace and keep it tightened up so I shouldnt ever have a problem again.
Nick
Nick
Z3PR
Banned
Hossbaby50
3/4 ton status
steering brace (weld, bolt on, or both)
gears (unless your ratios are ok)
lockers (front and rear)
crossover steering
rock sliders
bumpers
differential armor
fuel injection (if you don't already have it)
roll cage
cushy seats & race harnesses
upgrade axles maybe (depending on setup)
etc.
that list should keep you busy for awhile. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Harley
gears (unless your ratios are ok)
lockers (front and rear)
crossover steering
rock sliders
bumpers
differential armor
fuel injection (if you don't already have it)
roll cage
cushy seats & race harnesses
upgrade axles maybe (depending on setup)
etc.
that list should keep you busy for awhile. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Harley
unclematty
1/2 ton status
1 ton axles
crossover steering
long travel shocks
hydro assist steering
any engine over 500 cid
super low geared manual trans
indestructable t case
big freakin' tires
roll cage
seats and belts
rockin' stereo
bedliner
soft top
winch and bumpers
body armor
remove doors and tailgate
start hackin' off extra metal /forums/images/graemlins/hack.gif /forums/images/graemlins/weld.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grind.gif
crossover steering
long travel shocks
hydro assist steering
any engine over 500 cid
super low geared manual trans
indestructable t case
big freakin' tires
roll cage
seats and belts
rockin' stereo
bedliner
soft top
winch and bumpers
body armor
remove doors and tailgate
start hackin' off extra metal /forums/images/graemlins/hack.gif /forums/images/graemlins/weld.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grind.gif
haha oh man yeah those upgrades would be awesome but im 18.. very poor and use it as my daily driver so doing major upgrades like thats is outta the question, im not going some crazy rock crawling.im in it for some basic trails/mud nothing real serious< thanks for the ideas though!
pauly383
Daddy383
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but im 18.. very poor and use it as my daily driver
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OK, I can understand that. Well you have a lift coming , thats good first step. I would save the rest for the tires. You don't have to have a locker right away, it just makes it easier and opens up more trails to you. You can save for that. The steering brace is not too bad if you put aside some each payday , then get it later this summer or something ( but please get a brace soon ). Disconnects also can be done at a later date, just unbolt yours before you wheel , unless you are comfortable without it. I actually took my Blazer in some cool stuff at stock height, it was fun.
Enjoy yourself, do what you can when you can, in a short time ( time will fly now that your 18 unfortunately ) you could have an awesome blazer /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
but im 18.. very poor and use it as my daily driver
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OK, I can understand that. Well you have a lift coming , thats good first step. I would save the rest for the tires. You don't have to have a locker right away, it just makes it easier and opens up more trails to you. You can save for that. The steering brace is not too bad if you put aside some each payday , then get it later this summer or something ( but please get a brace soon ). Disconnects also can be done at a later date, just unbolt yours before you wheel , unless you are comfortable without it. I actually took my Blazer in some cool stuff at stock height, it was fun.
Enjoy yourself, do what you can when you can, in a short time ( time will fly now that your 18 unfortunately ) you could have an awesome blazer /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
84_Chevy_K10
Banned
I sell the steering brace, too. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Obviously you have come to the right place. Just take your time, and keep asking questions and keep your eyes open for deals. Welcome! /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
yeah the steering brace is def. my number one upgrade, even before i asked these questions i reasearched some stuff on this board and others and a cracked frame would SUCK!!! How much would u sell your brace for? Thanks a lot guys! Mike /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
