Matt9589's '98 Blazer Build
 

After driving this Blazer around stock for a year ive decided to hook it up a bit. wallets tight atm so it will be a slow build. My blazer is a 1998 Blazer LS 4 door 4x4 with 150k miles. Heres what ive done already;

-2'' T-Bar crank
-Flowmaster glasspack
-K&N Air Intake

The Plans;

-2'' shackle lift
-Replace front shocks w/ Skyjacker 0-6'' shocks
-Aluminum skid plates
-31x10.5 Duratrac
-magnaflow catalytic converter, High flow
-re route tailpipe
-FIX MY 4WD!!! wont engage, makes noise tho???
-headlights and tail lights
-Paint rims
-PIAA Light kit on roof
-Bull bar
-Dyno tune
-Debadge
-Safari Rack
-Monstaliner
....thats all i can think of now. heres a pic of it from the sumer, before the tbar crank and a pic from today after (excuse the mud;))


ANy advise, criticism are welcome! more pics to come!

After T-Bar crank (excuse the mud:p)



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Sounds like you have a plan! I will mention that they don't make a 3" BL for the second gens only the first. The first gen can be made to work with a second gen but then you will have to fab up your own bumper brackets and possibly a few other small things. Just go with a 2" and you will be happy. And do some searching there are more than a few threads related to the 4x4 issues with these things. Keep us updated!!

Mines a 98 also and pretty much want do the same stuff as you. I already have the cold air intake safari rack debadged and 4offroad lights on the rack. I also replaced the stock fan with an electric one with an adjustable thermostats. Adds a few more horsepower. Ill put up pictures when I get home from work

Thanks. I didnt know about that. Two inches is still plenty.
Newguy, was installing the efan hard? What one did you get?

What safari rack did you get?

not sure of brand, got it on craigslist. Think its a yakima

My short build list

https://blazerforum.com/forum/builds...project-69432/

got some paint for the rims. hope it turns out ok. will found out tomorrow. also got some exhaust piping so i can have a tailpipe and exhaust tip.
https://blazerforum.com/forum/attach...ine=1358380459

remove the plastic front bumper flange today. Painted it with bedliner. looks good. tomorrow im going to paint the grill to. Pics tomorrow!

lookin like a good plan in action.
that wheel paint works great. i used that with self etching primer and several clear coats as well. should work great for you.

thanks!

Painted the rims today. I surprised my self and did good!:icon_biggrin: here are some pics
https://blazerforum.com/forum/attach...ine=1358466700
https://blazerforum.com/forum/attach...ine=1358466700
https://blazerforum.com/forum/attach...ine=1358466700

ordered these headlights today ;-)
Blk Housing Halo Rim Projector Head Lights Lamp 1998 2004 Chevy S10 Blazer Truck | eBay

Put on two off road lights today. There not the PIAA ones I wanted, but I cant get myself to pay the price for them. These are from Harbor freight. I didn't get to wire them, ill get to that tomorrow. also got my 2'' shackle lift. That will go on tomorrow as well! Pics tomorrow!

Got new rubber! Decided to go for the Cooper Definity Dakota M/T 30x9.5x15. I read good reviews and the price was unbeatable ($135ea). Will test them out tomorrow! Here is a pic from earlier today before new tires:
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let us know how you like these... i was thinking about getting something very similar to those. cant wait to see them on your truck!

Will do!

tested the new tires today! Didnt get stuck at all. and my 4x4 dont work!https://blazerforum.com/forum/attach...ine=1358726110

The rims turned out very nice. I've been looking to do that myself and now I have some insight and motivation. Nice work

Thinking about getting this in 2 weeks
Chevy / GMC Suspension Lift

Built a pair of sway bar disconnects. The new brushings actually improved my handling a bit!
The old:
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The new:
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Final product:
http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9fdffcd6.jpg

Just a quick note to endorse the duplicolor rim paint. I used it on a set of severely oxidized American Racing rims my son got for his Cherokee. I rubbed the rims out with scotch bright pads, shot them with self etching primer and then black in thin coats. They came out great.

have you gotten these installed yet?!?! i wanna see pictures. im thinking about getting ones that are similar but i havent seen them on anything except stock s-10 photos. i want to see what they would look like on a blazer.

anyway. its looking good man! keep it up.

haha, I actually didn't order them,I have to wait till next Friday for them, I will order them I promise lol. And thanks!

right on. i was trying to be patient but as you can tell i just had to see if you had forgotten to put up some photos. :icon_hyper:

gut i could just sit around and listen to some music in the mean time..... :icon_jammin:

some pics from today. Decided to drive down the river on an old railroad maintance trail:
https://blazerforum.com/forum/attach...ine=1359052295
https://blazerforum.com/forum/attach...ine=1359052295

I see you used my idea!! I like it but the final product pic isn't showing up:(

yes! great idea!. let me work on that pic...

Here ya go
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Yeah it says you moved or deleted the photo. The disconecct idea is the one I'm referring to.

Thank you thank you!

I wasnt able to drill a hole threw the screw. I need to find someone with a drill press. for now tho, i just tighten them after i go somewhere. doenst really come loose tho.......

Yeah I used a vice and started with a small pilot hole and worked my way up. It took a while but I got it done. They look good nice job!

Thanks:icon_biggrin:

got my shackles in the mail today! Went to install them and found out why everyone complains about the bolts being stuck..........gggrrrrrrrrrr

this may take a while:icon_frown:

I am interested in more info on your electric fan. What brand did you use.how did you wire it up

electric fan?? I didnt do that yet. soon tho.

Not sure sure what brand, a friend had several in his garage so I took the one with 5 blades thinking it would move more air. Bought a cheap adjustable thermostat from advanced auto and wired direct to the battery. Put an inline fuse also. Wiring direct to the battery will allow it to run after there truck is shut off. Which doesn`t bother me any and will cool it down faster. Never runs more than a minute at most. Definatly notice a difference driving, not a lot but there is a diffrence

sorry matt i seen the post on the electric fan a couple of pages back and wasnt paying attention to the poster so i assumed it was you..didnt mean to jack your thread.

newguy

thanks for the info

Rick