What can I do to my 2wd to handle offroading better?
 

I daily drive it but sometimes I go on trails with it through rocky hills and sugarsand. I know I should of gotten a 4wd but it's too late now. What can I do to make it a little more useful in getting through tough spots of excessive sugarsand? I got stuck once in sugarsand, which is why I'm making this post.

BTW it's an 01 blazer with 80000 miles on it.

Your tires will make a significant difference, and if sand is your main concern, then you can still get a good set of daily drivers that will perform well for the stuff you want to do.

http://www.stripersonline.com/surfta...d.php?t=488616

Best of luck :)

add in a phantom grip locker in your rear diff, its basically 2 plates with a set of hardcore springs in the middle that turns ur 2wd open diff into a Limited Slip diff - in other words, 2 tires will power you and spin versus the current one wheel wonder you have.

or if your cheap just weld the diff - that works but i dont personally recomend that.

x2 on both accounts. Tires and getting the power to all driven wheels will maximize the potential of your truck.

A phantom grip (if even available for the 7.625" rear end) may work well for sand, but if screwing around on rocks where one wheel may have a ton more traction than the other, you will want an actual locker. A drop in "lunch box" locker will definitively lock both your wheels together, but they do have downsides.

Thanks guys. I don't see anything on the phantom grip website for a 10 bolt. Anyone have any other suggestions?

Check out SummitRacing.com for the lunch box style locker by Powertrax.

What are the downsides of using the powertrax locker besides screeching tires on every turn

I thought the powertrax locker released during normal driving?

Not necessarily releasing during normal driving, but rather unlocking when not under power. I have used them in the past and they were a bit different to get used to. By far the best way to turn is while coasting. They may have improved over the years though.

i heard u can pressure ur E brake down a few clicks till it gets enough pressure and locks in your non drive wheel in

i know the best thing to do sell it and buy a 4wd blazer.

if you would of taken the to the OP's first statement you would of seen that getting a new blazer is not an option, perhaps next time youll take the time to read the entire thread and make a meaningful suggestion.

We have a detroit ez locker in ours (same as powertrax) the only time it screeches around corners is when my hubby is driving like a dummy. I've had no problems at all when I drive it. But then again I don't drive like a maniac like he does! lol

First check your glove box and make sure it doesn't have the G80 RPO code. If it does just get some tires because the G80 will work fine for light wheeling. If it doesn't have the G80 then reserch all lockers before making a decision. Lunch box lockers are cheap and effective, but if you drive on ice you will fishtail LOTS. You can pick up a whole rear end with a G80 and this will also lit you select from various gear ratios that will allow for larger tires if you want. These are just afew of the many options. All I can say is read, read then read some more on all the S10 spacific sites (if you need some links let us know).

sounds like some one needs a straight axle swap :eek:

that would solve the 2wd-sanding issues ;)

a few suggestions...
1. trade it it for a 4wd!
2. drive faster!
3. Just kidding, someone else prolly has a few ideas though!
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if u are in sand alot, just lower ur tire pressure, and that helps alot