100 Things I have learned from my Blazer
 

Another forum I'm on has one of these...I'm curious what we can come up with. :icon_playing:

There are tons of things that we know now, that we didn't know before. Things that had we never purchased our Blazers, we may have never learned. Everything from basic to advanced mechanic skills, to the inner workings of the 4x4 community, or just the way of the world in general.

Things I Learned from my Blazer:

1. Oil cooler lines are prone to leakage.
2. Never trust that the guy at the quick lube place has done his job correctly or at all.
3. An alignment is absolutely necessary after tampering with the torsion bars.
4. An old pipe is perfect for adding leverage while wrenching a stubborn nut.
5. Never curl your thumbs around the steering wheel while off-road.
6. if you lose something and the truck still runs, or runs better without it, you didn't need it.
7. You always remember the part you need after the parts store has closed.
8. A BFH is one of the greatest tools ever invented.
9. Wal-mart does not have anything that you really need for your truck.
10. Spotters are very important.
11. Too many spotters is a bad thing.
12. It is not a good idea to use a chain or steel hooks to "un-stuck" someone.
13. Custom pin-stripes and metal fabrication can be done from inside the vehicle.
14. You can never explain to your non-internet buddies how you meet guys online without them making fun of you.
15. No, it's not a hunting vehicle.
16. The more you have to change out the same part, the faster you get at changing out that part.
17. After-market support isn't necessary...but it would be helpful.
18. Anti-Seize is your friend.
19. Always have tools in your truck.
20. Rear sway bars are useless.
21. Ask first, replace second...repeat.
22. Salvage yards do not save skid plates.
23. If you tell most people that you go "offroading" they instantly think less of you, when you try to explain, they lose interest.
24. Buying your wife a (matching) rig makes things MUCH easier.

So who's got #25??

25. When you think it will break down it won't
26. When you don't think it will break down it does
27. will perform better offroad than most stock Jeeps however the Jeep that got stuck gets more respect than the Blazer that actually makes it through

28. Tires are expensive
29. Rust is a pain to fix
30. touch up paint does not match
31. soldering irons can burn ALOT
32. 2Dr Blazers have a lot of door panel squeaks and rattles
33. Antifreeze is Flammable!
34. Tranny fluid gets everywhere
35. Loose hood bolts can be very noisy
36. ZR2's are Badass
37.The rear shock towers are welded to the frame
38. Always carry a chain
39. Never let your friends drive your truck
30. Napa sells good parts
41. Never shop at autozone
42. Limited slip diffs are very fun
43. Always park away from other cars
44. A stock blazer can beat a stock explorer
45. Armor all is amazing stuff
46. POR-15 is the best rust-proofing you can buy
47. Their are many Blazer hater out there
48. PB Blaster Works wonders
49. Oil leaks are a pain
50. Skid plates DO work
51. Always check the autoparts store clearance rack
52. DEX-COOL SUCKS!!!!!

53. Everything in the front suspension and steering WILL need to be replaced.
54. Never push the 4x4 button while your tires are spinning.
55. The back glass will squeak.

Haha...we might just have to rename it "Things I have learned from my Blazer". We might reach 100 on day 1 lol.

#27 is so true lol.

Works fine like that in mine.... the manual says to be moving forward and push it...

56. 4x4 backspacing on rims is a pain.
57. Rust is the 8th deadly sin
58. Somebody should make bumper relocation brackets for the 1st gen.
59. Buy turn signal bulbs in bulk.
60. Alternator whine SUCKS in stereos.
61. Go ahead and buy weather stripping and the backglass struts, if you don need them, you will soon.

Let's keep em' comming...

Spinning not moving. Like on snow. Makes a really bad sound. Never want to hear it again.

Ah... misread on my part... Yea, sitting running like 3k just tossing mudd would make a funny lil sound

62. Uncovered roof lights are illegal in some states
63. cold air intakes are worthless for 4 wheeling
64. Ebay headlights are junk
65. Advanced auto shackles work good
66. cranking the t-bars lead to front end issues..
67. 31's make mpg suck
68. Trimming the fenders doesn't always work
69. Running a stereo system takes months to perfect
70. Test puddles before you drive through them
71. Tow straps/chains are a necessity
72. Take pictures of everything

73.....