Advance Auto also sells the lock cylinder for the 1st gens. I got mine from the local junkyard, though I haven't gotten around to having it re-coded to my key yet.

 

Sorry, I should have known better then forget the year hahaha.....it's a '92. As for whether it's a lift gate or a drop gate with a lift window I'm not sure as I've never got it to open. But I'll assume you are correct since you all are the experts.

 

Quicksilver: i replaced my tailgate lock assembly cuz it was seized and the only place u can go to get it (atleast around here) is the dealer. it costs about $73 and u have to either have the dealer ship it out to a locksmith to code the lock for ur key for about $15 or u can try ur bet w/ going to the locksmith ur self.

to open the tailgate w/ out the lock u have to press on the lever thats to the leftside. replacing the lock is not that hard. if u have any questions lemme know cuz i did this recently to mine.


Peru Motors: if ur looking for a new tailgate check out craigslist.com thats how i found mine for $50 painted otherwise u can go to a local body shop and see if they can order one for u. for the shell it would prolly be around $100 unpainted. they can get it from aftermarket places other than GM.

 

Thanks for all the input guys - you'll have to forgive my noobishness this is the first Blazer (hell, first SUV/Truck for that matter) that I've ever owned so I'm still trying to track down places to get parts and such. This place has been an awesome find.

@94blueknight - I actually found the truck on craigslist....it needs a little work as there is some body rust, but runs great. As for hitting you up for install help - when I track one down I'm sure I'll be doing just that haha...

 

haha no problem were all here to help out whether new or old. and ya u can find some great stuff on craigslist at great deals its just finding it that sometimes can be the problem

 

dont get it from the dealership...im an idiot and paid almost $82 for the lock cylinder, because I needed it immediately and couldn't wait to order it from lmc.

 

I replaced mine with one I purchased from a local dealerand had a local locksmith re-key it to be the same as my door key.

 

got mine from advance for about $15 never bothered to even put they key on my key ring let alone have it recoded since i have the electronic release on the dash as well as button on my key ring, I just wanted it in to cover the hole