Best way to get that #3 plug is a few short, worn extensions (to give just enough wobble to get in there) through the wheel well, and just put the hex part way into the plug socket - just enough to be able to turn it. Once cracked loose you can usually spin it the rest of the way easily, unless there's alot of carbon.

If I remember right, the OE gap was supposed to be .060" - good way to fry the module. I used to run them at .045" - much easier on the system jumping the smaller gap.

 

The Blazer or the boss?

 

I found that it actually saved time to put the front end on stands, remove front wheels & go through wheel wells to change plugs. I used the "slide protective sleeve out of the way and turn steering wheel so flat spot lines up" method to access the #3 plug. Get socket on it, then insert extensions.

Here is a compilation of #3 plug methods:
https://blazerforum.com/forum/tech-a...ilation-40425/

 

haha. The blazer.

 

Thanks for the tips guys, I'll definitely remember them when I do the plugs in a few weeks.

I had to change my right rear caliper today since the piston decided to seize in it on my way home around lunch time, smoke was rolling out from the wheel when I got out. It only cost me around $80ish after I brought my old one in for a the core exchange.

 

Installed a new battery in my 97. Now the gas hand jumps back and forth when the turn signal is on. Had the alternator checked. It was good. Strange.

 

ground issue?

 

Fixed my sliced ABS wire on drivers left, so now I have no lights on my dash finally lol. However, it felt like it was kicking in when I put the brakes on a small bit of gravel at the end of my driveway where it shouldn't. So I'll try it for a bit, and if it keeps kicking in everywhere where it shouldn't, then I'll figure something else out.

 

i was able to reassemble the torsion bar and lower control arms with some help from a friend,
hoping to finish the upper control arms and all 4 ball joints tomorrow, waiting on new hubs and cv axles to arrive

 

Installed 98 side view mirrors on my 97. Much better in every way. Now if I can figure out how to connect the wires to make the power functions work.