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Old 12-24-2012, 10:26 PM
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Merry X-mas to you too!

It took me 7 years, it will be 8 @ the end of March 2013 to build the blazer. I figure I have 8 days to do the build thread. I lost some power steering fluid this morning with it been so thick. I hope it didn't blow out the seal on the box again.
 
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Old 12-31-2012, 08:46 AM
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I've got an 05 2wd blazer, manaual tranny. Was wondering if u have any suggestions as to a specific rear diff locker. Preferably not electric
 
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Old 01-01-2013, 12:26 PM
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Rear lockers are not cheap. I am really happy with my e-locker.

So, the big question is what do you want to do with your blazer?

-street
-off road
-track
-gravel
-larger tires

What size rear end does your blazer currently have?

-7.5
-8.6

I didn't go air because electric is easier for me because no compressor is needed. I didn't go auto locker because I want to control locked or unlocked. (on dry rocks and tight trails open diff is awesome)

When you answer these questions I will give you more input. Good luck!
 
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Old 01-01-2013, 12:42 PM
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damn dude i didnt even know they made normal blazers in 05! I thought they came out w the trailblazers which i hate the look of. this thing is LEGIT!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 01-01-2013, 07:22 PM
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Thanks Dustin!

2005 was the last year for blazers in Canada. They were blowing them out for $18000. Great price for a brand new 4x4.
 
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Old 01-01-2013, 07:27 PM
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Flexing on 31's





A little bit of mud on 31's

 
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Old 01-01-2013, 07:31 PM
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I made up some swaybar disconnects.



I didn't use them much and because they sat so low they got destroyed twice.
 
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Old 01-01-2013, 07:34 PM
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Now this is where the story gets good.........







33x10.5x15 KM2's on Z28 rims painted black.

The blazer still had some rake because I only had a slight T-bar crank.
 
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Old 01-01-2013, 07:42 PM
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With the wheel turned just right I was still getting a bit of rub on the fender. I also built up the steering stops about 5/16", more is needed. The tires still rub the frame. The frame rub doesn't bother me much so it is not at the top of the list to add another 1/16"weld bead.



Parked beside a stock blazer.



The rake of 2" was bothering me along with the fender rubbing os this was my next purchase.



I also had a motor mount go twice so I fabbed one up out of the first broken one.



 
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Old 01-01-2013, 07:47 PM
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With a whole lot of help from Jared, I was able to install the RC lift.

Link;
https://blazerforum.com/forum/liftin...install-74701/

I also repaired the weather stripping.



Flexed out the 33's a bit.







 
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