How long have you had and how much have you put into your blazer?
New Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 8
From: Thousand Oaks, Ca
Bought my 00' 2dr in 08' with 98k miles for $3000. Now has 199k.
-New engine installed - cracked the block @ 150k
-Rebuilt trany when the engine was replaced
-2x Alternator - replaced it with a refurbished one that failed on the last day of the warranty so it was replaced again for free.
-Radiator
-Water pump
-Thermostat
-Fuel pump
-Fuel cap
-Driver door panel
-then the usual maintenance stuff break pads, tires, oil, coolant.
Toys added
-Stereo
-4x speakers "rear and door"
-amp and subs
More stuff coming soon. Someone abandoned a 2dr LT and it's been sitting at our tow yard almost long enough so I'm going to swap some body parts on it.
Current issues
-ABS & Parking break light come on together. Results in no ABS. It doesn't happen all the time. Can figure out what the cause is though. The manual says pull over immediately and have it towed to the dealer.
-Heater core leaks. I just corked the hoses. Heater never worked though. Happened two weeks ago.
-Differential is starting to go.
-Need to replace the lifts on the rear glass. Sometimes it holds and sometimes it doesn't. It's not fun getting hit with that spike to the back of the head.
-New engine installed - cracked the block @ 150k
-Rebuilt trany when the engine was replaced
-2x Alternator - replaced it with a refurbished one that failed on the last day of the warranty so it was replaced again for free.
-Radiator
-Water pump
-Thermostat
-Fuel pump
-Fuel cap
-Driver door panel
-then the usual maintenance stuff break pads, tires, oil, coolant.
Toys added
-Stereo
-4x speakers "rear and door"
-amp and subs
More stuff coming soon. Someone abandoned a 2dr LT and it's been sitting at our tow yard almost long enough so I'm going to swap some body parts on it.
Current issues
-ABS & Parking break light come on together. Results in no ABS. It doesn't happen all the time. Can figure out what the cause is though. The manual says pull over immediately and have it towed to the dealer.
-Heater core leaks. I just corked the hoses. Heater never worked though. Happened two weeks ago.
-Differential is starting to go.
-Need to replace the lifts on the rear glass. Sometimes it holds and sometimes it doesn't. It's not fun getting hit with that spike to the back of the head.
Starting Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 197
From: Ontario, Canada
I got mine a little over a year ago for $600, somewhat running.
So far I have put:
-Fuel injector
-Fuel pump
-Fuel filter
-(2) 4x4 actuators
-Plug wires
-IAC vlave
-TPS sensor
-cv axle
-Thermostat
-Starter
-Sway bar links
-Breaks, front and back
-(4) Wrangler territories 235 75 r15
-Battery
-Rear axle seal
-Vacuum switch and all vacuum lines
And many other things... I have also added 4 ipf 900 series lights, 12" kicker sub and a 300watt kicker amp. I am always adding stuff to it every week.
So far I have put $3400 into it... At least its reliable now and fun offroad.
So far I have put:
-Fuel injector
-Fuel pump
-Fuel filter
-(2) 4x4 actuators
-Plug wires
-IAC vlave
-TPS sensor
-cv axle
-Thermostat
-Starter
-Sway bar links
-Breaks, front and back
-(4) Wrangler territories 235 75 r15
-Battery
-Rear axle seal
-Vacuum switch and all vacuum lines
And many other things... I have also added 4 ipf 900 series lights, 12" kicker sub and a 300watt kicker amp. I am always adding stuff to it every week.
So far I have put $3400 into it... At least its reliable now and fun offroad.
Last edited by bear159; Jun 9, 2013 at 10:15 PM. Reason: Forgot a few things...
New Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 2
From: Denver
Almost done!? Yea, right.
We got the Jimmy Sept. 2009. Soon after that the sunstar gear went out in the trans so we had it rebuilt with a HP replacement. The next winter we had a rebuilt engine installed. After that I installed a Rough Country lift kit, ZR2 T-bars, and skid plates.
I am really proud of my Hunter grill guard/Stowmaster towbar/winch mount, all of it removable by pulling out two pins.
Had to replace my fuel pump this week. $49 on ebay, Some may think it is a risk, but as they are all made in the same factory in China, what is wrong with saving $200?
I am really proud of my Hunter grill guard/Stowmaster towbar/winch mount, all of it removable by pulling out two pins.
Had to replace my fuel pump this week. $49 on ebay, Some may think it is a risk, but as they are all made in the same factory in China, what is wrong with saving $200?
Beginning Member
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 16
00 blazerZR2 got it new in 00 now has 276196k her lts a long list. Fuel pump x4 all oem, 145amp alt snoway 24D snow plow. Plugs and wire's, water pump, radiator, breaks and more breaks, ball joints, heater core, cv axle drivers side 2 times. Transmission cooler. U joints 4times, oil changed every 5000miles.
Things to be done before winter.
1. New inner and outer tierods.
2. New skins
3. Drain and fill the tcase and front and rear diff.
4. New pump stops on the front.
5. Find a new drivers side seat.
6. Pray for lots of snow.
Things to be done before winter.
1. New inner and outer tierods.
2. New skins
3. Drain and fill the tcase and front and rear diff.
4. New pump stops on the front.
5. Find a new drivers side seat.
6. Pray for lots of snow.
Starting Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 116
From: delaware
add to my list..
$900 for head gaskets to be replaced and machining/cleaning/putting new valve seals in the heads.
$100 for all i need to get rid of rust on rockers and a few other spots (inc Bondo, Primer, etc)
next on the list is complete front end bushings and body mounts
$900 for head gaskets to be replaced and machining/cleaning/putting new valve seals in the heads.
$100 for all i need to get rid of rust on rockers and a few other spots (inc Bondo, Primer, etc)
next on the list is complete front end bushings and body mounts
