My small 96 Blazer build
#441
04-27-2013, 01:04 PM
great job Rex, i could not stop but the other day,my voice is shot and just not feeling well.. but will this week, glad to see hobart is hard at work.
#442
05-01-2013, 09:31 AM
So I have alot of add ons coming up so I figured I would start a build thread to show them all off. Up until today I had tinted my windows, put on 31x10.5 BFG's on 15x8 4.5bs rockcrawlers, a decent amount of fender trimming and removed the front valance for clearance.
My 4x4 had stopped working so I decided it was time to make a posi lock system for it. I won't make an entire how to thread but I did take pics along the way and will answer any questions I can. After reading a few threads on here and other forums this is what I was able to come up with. All together I have about $45 in this project. I'm very happy with the install and even happier that I won't have to worry about my 4x4 not working cause of some stupid little hose.
These are the parts I used
I ordered this locking cable Heavy-Duty T-Handle Locking Cables - 10 Feet*-*Buyers*RO9D3.5X10 because its heavy duty and blends in well rather than the silver cables I have seen. It was $24 shipped to my door and I ordered it on Thursday and it arrived on Saturday.
Here are a few photos of the process I used I'm not going to comment on all of them but if you have questions feel free to ask.
The install took about 2 hours start to finish and it works perfectly.
Next to come is Surco roof rack, and bedliner the rockers and bumpers.
My 4x4 had stopped working so I decided it was time to make a posi lock system for it. I won't make an entire how to thread but I did take pics along the way and will answer any questions I can. After reading a few threads on here and other forums this is what I was able to come up with. All together I have about $45 in this project. I'm very happy with the install and even happier that I won't have to worry about my 4x4 not working cause of some stupid little hose.
These are the parts I used
I ordered this locking cable Heavy-Duty T-Handle Locking Cables - 10 Feet*-*Buyers*RO9D3.5X10 because its heavy duty and blends in well rather than the silver cables I have seen. It was $24 shipped to my door and I ordered it on Thursday and it arrived on Saturday.
Here are a few photos of the process I used I'm not going to comment on all of them but if you have questions feel free to ask.
The install took about 2 hours start to finish and it works perfectly.
Next to come is Surco roof rack, and bedliner the rockers and bumpers.
#444
05-01-2013, 10:43 AM
#445
05-01-2013, 11:13 AM
The tcase is electronically controlled so you just use the cable to engage the front diff and the buttons to engage the tcase. The best part is that you can now have 2lo as well. I have not had any issues with mine to date and I love it! Others have built a manual lever for the tcase but that's a whole nother subject and rather involved which I have not done yet so I really don't have any info about it. A few members have done it though so with a quick search you should be able to find some good info on it.
#446
05-01-2013, 02:41 PM
Well I played with my spare doors and have officially started my half door project
So far all I have done is stripping the panel and guts including the window out of the drivers door and then I relocated the interior door handle so that it will still function but be out of the way since there won't be much door left when I'm finished! I need to pick up a few supplies before I can start the major surgery but I am happy with the progress so far. It's a bit slow going since I decided it would be a good idea to dislocate my finger yesterday and now the wife says I have to wear a splint
stupid thing is always in the way!! Well here are some pics so far hopefully I can get some more done in the coming days.
Handle location before
Handle location after
The handle will be at the bottom of the door now and only open from the inside. I think it should work out pretty well.
So far all I have done is stripping the panel and guts including the window out of the drivers door and then I relocated the interior door handle so that it will still function but be out of the way since there won't be much door left when I'm finished! I need to pick up a few supplies before I can start the major surgery but I am happy with the progress so far. It's a bit slow going since I decided it would be a good idea to dislocate my finger yesterday and now the wife says I have to wear a splint stupid thing is always in the way!! Well here are some pics so far hopefully I can get some more done in the coming days.
Handle location before
Handle location after
The handle will be at the bottom of the door now and only open from the inside. I think it should work out pretty well.
#447
05-01-2013, 03:16 PM
blazewolf, have you considered a 231 transfer case, its a manual version of the 3 button
233 T.C. you currently have, i have a spare if you decied to go that way...
233 T.C. you currently have, i have a spare if you decied to go that way...
#448
05-01-2013, 03:23 PM
Wait you have a spare 231? Why did I not know this? Or did I and I'm just that special that I forgot lol! Stop by and perhaps we can discuss a sale of your goods to my stock pile
#449
05-01-2013, 03:56 PM
Well I don't have a big budget to play with, nor the tools or the know how to switch a t-case out. Thanks but no thanks. =^.^=
#450
05-01-2013, 04:04 PM
The tcase is electronically controlled so you just use the cable to engage the front diff and the buttons to engage the tcase. The best part is that you can now have 2lo as well. I have not had any issues with mine to date and I love it! Others have built a manual lever for the tcase but that's a whole nother subject and rather involved which I have not done yet so I really don't have any info about it. A few members have done it though so with a quick search you should be able to find some good info on it.