Do you all include the cost of tools that you've bought JUST for the Blazer? Mine has caused me to go out and buy an AC vacuum pump and manifold gauges, Tech2 scanner (well, a clone...), and I don't even want to get into the sockets that the engine bay has eaten and I've had to replace (most recently a 14mm shallow and a 13mm deep, lost during my recent intake manifold gasket replacement, I'm sure they're rolling around on my skid plate lol)

 

I worked as a mechanic for almost 30 years, so I really haven't had to buy any tools just for the Blazer (though I may have used it as an excuse to buy a plasma cutter, lol).

Some of the parts on my Blazer (axles, transmission, transfer case, wheels and tires) came off my old K5, so that money was spent a few years earlier. It doesn't hurt as much that way. But, realistically, I've probably spent around $20k on it, not including the initial investment of $450. And that was with me doing ALL the labor.

 

Granted I use those tools that I mentioned on OTHER vehicles than the Blazer, so I guess I can't say I bought them for the Blazer... maybe because of the Blazer lol

 

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Let see how much other members spent on their blazers lol

 

In the last 6 months, I've spent about $6000 on a new transfer case and rear axle.

 

I think I've only bought two tools specifically for my Blazer, the 36mm socket for the axle nut and the special tool for the door springs. I do have quite the collection of tools from over the years and have no problem buying a tool I need for any project. I spent to many years in the Navy not having the proper tools to make repairs down in the fire room.

I also didn't add in insurance and registrations for the last 20+ years. I don't even want to think of how much that has costs, plus the few times I had to have a shop do a repair due the circumstances at the time.

 

Oops how the old transfer case and rear axle gone

 

Not broken, just upgraded.

 

Wow good job Tom

 

Thanks!