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Old Apr 21, 2021 | 10:24 AM
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Definitely an upgrade.
 
Old Apr 22, 2021 | 08:41 AM
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Thanks! I really didn't like it when we first bought it but it kinda grew on me lol. Now i really like it the way I've got it set up. Other than it rides like a covered wagon and I'm replacing front end parts constantly lol. That should change over the summer though hopefully. I have to take care of a few things on other projects and a couple personal things then it is time to sas it!
 
Old Apr 22, 2021 | 08:48 AM
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I can't wait to do that to mine! In the meantime, I'll just rebuild and swap in the zr2 components lol. Dropping off rebuild kits today for the mechanic.

I'm jealous of those tinny tires tho lol
 
Old Apr 22, 2021 | 09:15 AM
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I have to take care of a few things on other projects and a couple personal things then it is time to sas it!
That'll be sweet. What do you have planned for axles and suspension?
 
Old Apr 22, 2021 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DonL
I can't wait to do that to mine! In the meantime, I'll just rebuild and swap in the zr2 components lol. Dropping off rebuild kits today for the mechanic.

I'm jealous of those tinny tires tho lol
I've been following your build and been waiting for you to get the zr2 diffs installed. The 35s look good on my jimmy but damn they are hard on front end parts!
 
Old Apr 22, 2021 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom A
That'll be sweet. What do you have planned for axles and suspension?
About the same as yours Tom, except I'm using gm 10 bolts for now and 6" k10 lift springs. Changing the drive train to a 350 ,700r4 ,208 combo. I was planning on having it done already but have had to move twice so that has slowed me down.
Have you ever posted a buid thread on your blazer?
 

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Old May 24, 2021 | 08:55 PM
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So this happened today. No damage other than the tire.





 
Old May 25, 2021 | 05:03 AM
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That sucks! Glad it wasn't bad!
 
Old Jul 26, 2021 | 09:42 PM
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Well she is loaded up and ready to head to shop for the tear down. I haven't driven it since the front tire blew out. First the drive train will get pulled and the it will sit until I get the blazer running. Then ill have to strip my donor suburban for the trans, transfer, springs and axles.

 
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Oooh! Suburban transfer-case, trans, springs and axles?? That will be sweet!

One bit of advice, don't put those skimping tires on again!
 



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