My small 96 Blazer build
#632
08-28-2013, 09:09 AM
Sorry Gitch no Facebook for me! I don't do any social media unless you count automotive and gun forums as social media. I pm'd you about Gchat though.
Well welcome to the forum! As you can see I spend way more time posting here than s10forum. I just like the people and atmosphere on this forum much better! We have a pretty good crowd here and I think you will enjoy it.
Well welcome to the forum! As you can see I spend way more time posting here than s10forum. I just like the people and atmosphere on this forum much better! We have a pretty good crowd here and I think you will enjoy it.
#633
08-28-2013, 12:04 PM
How many inches of lift does that Performance Accessories provide? Was it a 2"?
Last edited by DiffBuster; 08-28-2013 at 12:11 PM.
#635
08-28-2013, 01:06 PM
Nice job on the drain plug and cover. Wish drain plugs were factory items. Doesn't take much to have a drilled n tapped hole on the differential bottom with a plug just like the filler plug. Or a drain plug on the cover.
For those who do not have welders you can add a threaded bushing type drain plug, either in the cover or in the iron differential pumpkin.
This type goes on a thin pan (i.e. tranny pan) or differential cover, between the silver-color two hex parts.
This type can be used on the thick walled differential - hole is drilled & tapped.
Bonus is the plug is magnetic, and will grab any metal debris.
For those who do not have welders you can add a threaded bushing type drain plug, either in the cover or in the iron differential pumpkin.
This type goes on a thin pan (i.e. tranny pan) or differential cover, between the silver-color two hex parts.
This type can be used on the thick walled differential - hole is drilled & tapped.
Bonus is the plug is magnetic, and will grab any metal debris.
#636
08-28-2013, 01:28 PM
I decided I didn't want to do any actual work today but rather play with the Blazer and needed something that would give me some joy after the headache the headliner has been. I had the stuff necessary to build a drawer for the false floor in the back so that's what I did!
Here are the glides all mounted up. They lock closed as well so the drawer won't be slamming open and closed.
You can also see that I mounted the glides so the weight will be resting on the floor and not cause stress on the mounting points when loaded up.
Here's the drawer with a nice recessed handle so it won't get smashed off (you will see what I'm talking about later)
and mounted in the frame
Here it is in the truck.
You can see that I mounted it deep in the frame to intentionally leave plenty of space in front of the drawer for other things like my heavy a** 3/4 drive socket set (also the reason for the recessed handle!).
Here are the glides all mounted up. They lock closed as well so the drawer won't be slamming open and closed.
You can also see that I mounted the glides so the weight will be resting on the floor and not cause stress on the mounting points when loaded up.
Here's the drawer with a nice recessed handle so it won't get smashed off (you will see what I'm talking about later)
and mounted in the frame
Here it is in the truck.
You can see that I mounted it deep in the frame to intentionally leave plenty of space in front of the drawer for other things like my heavy a** 3/4 drive socket set (also the reason for the recessed handle!).
Last edited by DiffBuster; 08-28-2013 at 01:38 PM.
#637
08-28-2013, 01:37 PM
Hey Rex, this is a helluva rig you have created. I finally got to read it all the way through. What a profound amount of inspiration you have provided! Thanks for all of the info and ideas. I finally got the front diff back in mine and got her back on the ground. I am sure I will be hitting you up with some questions once I get a chance to get started doing some mods. Love the Monstaliner and that is where I am going to start. Thanks again. Keep the write ups coming Bro.
#638
08-28-2013, 02:25 PM
Nice job on the drain plug and cover. Wish drain plugs were factory items. Doesn't take much to have a drilled n tapped hole on the differential bottom with a plug just like the filler plug. Or a drain plug on the cover.
For those who do not have welders you can add a threaded bushing type drain plug, either in the cover or in the iron differential pumpkin.
This type goes on a thin pan (i.e. tranny pan) or differential cover, between the silver-color two hex parts.
This type can be used on the thick walled differential - hole is drilled & tapped.
Bonus is the plug is magnetic, and will grab any metal debris.
For those who do not have welders you can add a threaded bushing type drain plug, either in the cover or in the iron differential pumpkin.
This type goes on a thin pan (i.e. tranny pan) or differential cover, between the silver-color two hex parts.
This type can be used on the thick walled differential - hole is drilled & tapped.
Bonus is the plug is magnetic, and will grab any metal debris.
Hey Rex, this is a helluva rig you have created. I finally got to read it all the way through. What a profound amount of inspiration you have provided! Thanks for all of the info and ideas. I finally got the front diff back in mine and got her back on the ground. I am sure I will be hitting you up with some questions once I get a chance to get started doing some mods. Love the Monstaliner and that is where I am going to start. Thanks again. Keep the write ups coming Bro.
#639
08-28-2013, 03:44 PM
The important thing is keeping it safe and functional.
