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04-12-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 29,343
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Couple EGR questions. I did mine this past week...

Couple EGR questions. I did mine this past week and noticed a HUGE difference in throttle response pulling onto the highway/going up steep hills (and so far no more EGR or po3xx codes). Thanks for...
Forum: General Chat
04-12-2011, 05:04 AM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,706
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Thanks. The leds are from Ebay. Same place I got...

Thanks. The leds are from Ebay. Same place I got the bumper. Pretty much anything I get is off [email protected]
Forum: General Chat
04-11-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,706
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Pulled the new used bumper I got from a shop in...

Pulled the new used bumper I got from a shop in Florida out of the cellar. Sanded, primed, painted, and clear coated. Let all that set while I pulled the old rear one off (which was so rusted the...
Forum: General Chat
04-10-2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 54,154
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Logged in on the laptop. The android won't show...

Logged in on the laptop. The android won't show the poll appearantly, just the thread.
04-09-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,504
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Those are nice. Have them myself. Also off Ebay....

Those are nice. Have them myself. Also off Ebay. So far nothings melted. Probably the easiest mod you can do.
Forum: General Chat
04-09-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,674
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

simple things like a tin can and hose clamps to...

simple things like a tin can and hose clamps to patch a hole in an exhaust pipe. There's my liscense plate heat shield for the cai. I try and fix things correctly, wether it's used or new parts. Any...
Forum: General Chat
04-09-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 54,154
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

bright red. dunno the gm name used on the 98 for...

bright red. dunno the gm name used on the 98 for this shade. too lazy to lookup the paint code.
Forum: General Chat
04-09-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 64,903
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Had a 2wd and rolled it in the winter. I have a...

Had a 2wd and rolled it in the winter. I have a 4wd now and love it. Did great this past winter.
Forum: General Chat
04-09-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,706
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Had the coolant flushed (to correct a random...

Had the coolant flushed (to correct a random overheat/no cab heat), new cap and thermostat too. switched to the green coolant (after much research), pulled the egr and seafoamed it (put a gasket...
03-15-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,281
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Refurbishes or "re-treads" are a poor choice. The...

Refurbishes or "re-treads" are a poor choice. The tend to wear faster and the quality is sometimes questionable.
Forum: The Lounge
03-15-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 8,674
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

I'm paying 3.63/g for 87 just west of the...

I'm paying 3.63/g for 87 just west of the Corning/Elmira NY area.
03-15-2011, 07:18 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 303,177
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Preparing to install a JVC double din stereo...

Preparing to install a JVC double din stereo today. Did a quick search to see what I'm in for and found this PDF on stereo installation. Thought someone would find it helpful;...
03-06-2011, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Welcome. Best luck with the mounts. Sounds like...

Welcome. Best luck with the mounts. Sounds like you got a nice ride overall. Anywhere near Baltimore (I'll be there for the MDF at the Sonar in May).
Forum: The Lounge
03-06-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 8,674
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

It's about 3.55 right now here, but that changes...

It's about 3.55 right now here, but that changes every morning. Dropping about 50 bucks every 4 days to fill my truck.


For those not familiar with the conversion here it is; 1 liter = 0.264 US...
03-05-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 613
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

I'm on the PA border now. Someone send me a...

I'm on the PA border now. Someone send me a mountain. Too damn flat here.
03-05-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,281
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

I have Goodyear Wrangler's that came new with the...

I have Goodyear Wrangler's that came new with the truck. They have done very well in the snow. I've spoke to someone who has the Firestone Destination A/T and he's very happy with those. Low road...
Forum: Detailing
03-05-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,733
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

I had to check the time after reading this man. I...

I had to check the time after reading this man. I thought it was a late night infomercial. lol. I can appreciate your enthusiasm. I'll have to check it out (check the ingredients). I like a shiny...
03-05-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 613
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

I'm also in New York, but still missing New...

I'm also in New York, but still missing New Hampshire. Welcome! 11 years ago I was in living in Windham on the other side of Oneonta. Nice country up there.
Forum: General Chat
03-05-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,706
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Yes 1/8th of a turn (typos). I gotta do some...

Yes 1/8th of a turn (typos). I gotta do some condensing myself. Too much crap in the back of the Blazer (extra weight for those snow days). I'm not happy with the price of gas, but there's nothing I...
Forum: General Chat
03-04-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,706
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Put the new steel step-hitch on the rear (5 min)...

Put the new steel step-hitch on the rear (5 min) then re-did the plugs from last year (2 hours). #3 took the longest as I couldn't remember how I got it out before. Made sure to check each and every...
Forum: Builds
02-23-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,732
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Got the lights in. Shined it up a bit. You can...

Got the lights in. Shined it up a bit. You can see how rusted the bumper is. It's eating through the paint from the other side. My next project is to install a new one. Then maybe stainless nerf...
Forum: General Chat
02-23-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,706
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Yeah, I have one of those spacious outdoor...

Yeah, I have one of those spacious outdoor garages too. Sucks.

I installed the tails I've been waiting for. Took a half hour (10 minutes to figure out removal of that first door/gate shock to get...
Forum: General Chat
02-23-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 17,666
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

My wife has an 06 Taurus. I hate driving the...

My wife has an 06 Taurus. I hate driving the thing.


You know you love your Blazer when you have your wife make the recyclables run in her Ford Taurus (my truck IS NOT for hauling trash! lol)
Forum: General Chat
02-22-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,058
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

I got mine from Sabersport on ebay. They're the...

I got mine from Sabersport on ebay. They're the same style as the ones Davtak got except I went with chrome and he got black (they have both). Cost about 100$, plus ship.
02-19-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,590
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Why are you blowing money on gas caps man? One...

Why are you blowing money on gas caps man? One would have been sufficient. If it's not working a different brand name won't make much difference. A PO442 can also be caused by the EVAP canister or...
02-19-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,149
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

I paid 50$ for a cai on ebay (bomz I think)....

I paid 50$ for a cai on ebay (bomz I think). Threw away the filter and bought a K&N for 44$. Made my heat shield out of old license plates (knew they'd be good for something). Make sure you get or...
Forum: Detailing
02-17-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,735
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Bleach is highly corrosive to metal. Even if...

Bleach is highly corrosive to metal. Even if diluted and "washed off quickly" residue remains on the surface. It will get itself into cracks and crevices you can't reach and water alone won't remove....
Forum: Builds
02-15-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,732
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Thanks. I originally ordered the chrome backing...

Thanks. I originally ordered the chrome backing (same style), but after getting them I opted to return them for these;
...
02-15-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Welcome to the forum. Your written English is...

Welcome to the forum. Your written English is fine. Better than most of the youth in this country even.
Forum: General Chat
02-15-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,706
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Sounds like it'd be easier to just unscrew things...

Sounds like it'd be easier to just unscrew things then pry them off. I'd chalk that to stupidity. My wad is blown for awhile myself. Got lots of nice accessories though. Have tail lights coming and...
Forum: General Chat
02-15-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,058
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Mine came with everything prewired and lights...

Mine came with everything prewired and lights installed. All I had to do was connect the wire taps to the neg and pos parking light wires (brown/black) to get the halos to light. Was a lot easier...
Forum: General Chat
02-15-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,706
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Same here. It's almost OCD behavior. My wife...

Same here. It's almost OCD behavior. My wife laughs at me for it.
Forum: The Lounge
02-15-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1,439
Views: 45,295
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

^ Is correct. Jumped through some hoops to get...

^ Is correct. Jumped through some hoops to get the job I have.
< Really doesn't want this 4-day weekend to end.
v Would rather walk than be seen in an import.
Forum: General Chat
02-15-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,706
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

So you have to spend more on replacement parts....

So you have to spend more on replacement parts. It's a marketing strategy.

Later I'll be aiming the lights. Gotta go back to work tomorrow for the AM shift. Those 4 day weekends just fly by.
Forum: General Chat
02-15-2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,058
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Great link thanks. I used wire taps to put mine...

Great link thanks. I used wire taps to put mine on. Put one on the signal first by accident. Had to pull the tap off which was easy.
Forum: Builds
02-15-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,732
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

The lights came off of Ebay here; ...

The lights came off of Ebay here;

http://stores.ebay.com/Snappylights

The grille guard is a Hunter Truck accessories guard. Paid a bit more to get the stainless, but still a reasonable amount....
Forum: Builds
02-15-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,732
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Thanks. It's just a stock 2nd gen grille I...

Thanks. It's just a stock 2nd gen grille I customized a little.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n482/Tombsmoker/Blazer%20Forum/GEDC0208.jpg
02-15-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,377
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

I think that's how people here get away with...

I think that's how people here get away with that. I don't have stock fogs, just the 4x4 lights. If I aim them low with the lo beam I should be ok. thanks for the tip. Didn't know about that rule. NY...
Forum: General Chat
02-15-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

I guess that would be true.

I guess that would be true.
02-15-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,377
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

I see them (grille mounted) used a lot on Jeeps...

I see them (grille mounted) used a lot on Jeeps and trucks around here. Although I don't know if these people have had tickets in the past for that.
Forum: General Chat
02-15-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Facebook

Is there a Facebook like link or full page for the forum? I thought someone said something about that shortly after I joined last year, but can't find it if there is.
02-15-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 750
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Never been a fan of wagon wheels on trucks, but...

Never been a fan of wagon wheels on trucks, but those are nice. Got any other plans for your Blazer?
Forum: General Chat
02-15-2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,706
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Sucked really. It was gorgeous for February in...

Sucked really. It was gorgeous for February in NY, then the wind picked up. Next thing I know I'm being rained on and it's 35 degrees. I need a garage.
Forum: Builds
02-15-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,732
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

I'm replacing the stock tail lights next week....

I'm replacing the stock tail lights next week. Gotta get the bumper and lower half of the gate replaced and fix some spots on the wheel well corners (rust). I need a safari basket (well want really)....
02-14-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,319
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

I got splashed a bit when I did mine. Just a bit...

I got splashed a bit when I did mine. Just a bit in the line I didn't catch in the oil/fluid change pan. I didn't relieve the pressure or remove the battery cable though. Asking for it I guess. The...
02-14-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,377
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Found my own answer. Thought I'd post it for...

Found my own answer. Thought I'd post it for others;

http://www.carsdirect.com/car-repair/how-to-aim-your-headlights

Step #1 Materials

For this job, you don’t won’t need many tools. All...
02-14-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,377
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Aiming new headlight fixtures

Ok, I have all these new lights installed but they are not aimed yet. My 4-day weekend ends tomorrow so I got to get them adjusted. I remember reading somewhere (in a garage years back perhaps?)...
02-14-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 455
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Welcome from the east. Go Bears!!

Welcome from the east.

Go Bears!!
02-14-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 444
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

Wecome from just north of you.

Wecome from just north of you.
Forum: Builds
02-14-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,732
Posted By 98HeavyChevy

My 98 4x4 Blazer build

My son's under the weather and I'll be keeping him home from school tomorrow. So, I went out just now in the snow and snapped some pictures of the new lights, rims, and grille guard. (I just resized...
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