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Forum: The Lounge
12-31-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 575
Posted By closer

I'm going to get put on the wall of shame for...

I'm going to get put on the wall of shame for this:icon_viking:. But the deal I fell into on the full size was for a 2002 f150 fx4 ext cab with the 5.4v8. My buddy needed cash. So, I got it for $5000...
Forum: The Lounge
12-29-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 575
Posted By closer

It's a sad day... I got rid of my blazer.

After all the work I did to it. I fell into a deal on a full size truck. And then I needed something with good mpg's so the blazer got traded off today. This site has been awesome on finding out what...
Forum: General Chat
12-02-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By closer

Yea. I had it figured out at one point how many...

Yea. I had it figured out at one point how many miles to add to a tank of gass to make up for my bigger tires. My blazer mpg goes from 15worse-19best. I guess I shouldn't complain. Alot of people on...
Forum: General Chat
11-27-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 44,324
Posted By closer

Here's when I finished cleaning it up before...

Here's when I finished cleaning it up before fall. Right now I have my stock rims painted black on it. I also turned down my torsion bars and took out my over-load shocks. I still get crappy mileage...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-07-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,008
Posted By closer

HaHa! You guys can call me an...

HaHa! You guys can call me an idiot:icon_couch:... I pulled my drivers side apart completely tonight. And guess what? That wasn't a short stub shaft in the diff... It was the shaft on the cv axle...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-06-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,008
Posted By closer

Cv axle problems again. Drivers side this time.

Last problem I was having was the passengers side re-man cv axles seemed alittle long and binding. After exchanging two... I got one that works. Now I have a new problem:icon_doh:. Since it is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-16-2012, 04:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,124
Posted By closer

Mine was fairly easy to get un-clipped. It's...

Mine was fairly easy to get un-clipped. It's hardtelling how many times it's been taken off with 112,000 miles. But I still had to use a flat screw driver to help me get it out of there. But I'd do...
Forum: General Chat
07-30-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By closer

Well... I removed my brushguard, safari rack, and...

Well... I removed my brushguard, safari rack, and tail light brush guards.... Just to paint them this weekend. LOL! We''ll see if it gets better mpg anyways.
And my rack has the little wind...
Forum: General Chat
07-30-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,662
Posted By closer

I have the full brushguard from EBAY on mine. If...

I have the full brushguard from EBAY on mine. If I hit a deer, I'd have to say it will probably be toast. LOL! The upper support is kinda flimsy, and my lower brackets mount from the bumper mounts....
Forum: General Chat
07-29-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By closer

2" body lift=really bad mpg's?

It's kind of retarded to ask:icon_doh:. But to the people out there with a 2" body lift and non-stock sized tires give me an idea of how much crappier mpg's? I'm sitting at 16.5mpg consistently with...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
07-23-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,498
Posted By closer

I think the one I have on my blazer is a 49" It...

I think the one I have on my blazer is a 49" It looks fine with it centered. I bought a Recon brand Line of fire LED bar. It was alot more expensive. But it's as bright as my factory tails. My buddy...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-10-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,253
Posted By closer

Anyone have noises randomly coming from the gas tank?

When I was changing the tires around on my blazer yesterday. About 15 minutes in to changing the tires(keys out off the ignition) it sounds like my fuel pump is running or something's running in my...
Forum: Website Problems and Suggestions
06-09-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 859
Posted By closer

I was looking into creating a "build" thread. Picture questions?

I've been on the site for awhile. But I never actually made a build thread on my blazer. Now that I've got quite abit of stuff done to it I'm ready to take that leap. But I've already posted pics of...
Forum: General Chat
06-09-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,765
Posted By closer

Got some 245/60/18's on some old rims and put...

Got some 245/60/18's on some old rims and put them on the blazer.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-09-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,127
Posted By closer

Got a sweet deal at my local tire store! $140 for...

Got a sweet deal at my local tire store! $140 for for 1/2 tread goodyear fortera's 245/60/18/ Came up to being almost exactly 30" tall x 9.5" wide. Exactly what my 31x10.5x15 measure out. And a...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-09-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,127
Posted By closer

That's what size tire I had on these rims before...

That's what size tire I had on these rims before when I bolted them on my blazer for a short time (tires were bad). The local tire store actually has a full set of used nitto terra grappler's...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-08-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,127
Posted By closer

Well, I researched some. The 255/55/18's I had a...

Well, I researched some. The 255/55/18's I had a stock height only required trimming because of the width of the tires. So I used my calculator and came up with these sizes:
225/60/18=28.6in tall x...
Forum: The Lounge
06-08-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,906
Posted By closer

HaHa! I just put them on my blazer to measure for...

HaHa! I just put them on my blazer to measure for bigger tires...one side only of course!
Forum: Tires and Wheels
06-08-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,127
Posted By closer

Anyone with 18" rims on a 4x4? Suggestion on tires size?

Alright, I've been going on a shopping spree for my Blazer lately:icon_party:. Now I'm thinking about getting some tires for these 18" rims that are in my garage. I did have some 255/55/18 tires on...
Forum: General Chat
06-08-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 74,302
Posted By closer

1998 4 door LT. 209,000'ish miles. Rebuilt trans...

1998 4 door LT. 209,000'ish miles. Rebuilt trans at 190,000. rebuilt front-end at 201,000.
Forum: General Chat
06-07-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,765
Posted By closer

Got my black headlight and turnsignals housing in...

Got my black headlight and turnsignals housing in today! Next up this weekend is to make all my battery cables out of 2-gauge wire. I got the stuff... Just not the time.
Forum: General Chat
06-06-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,765
Posted By closer

I got my EBAY safari roof rack in the mail today!...

I got my EBAY safari roof rack in the mail today! Now I'm just waiting for my black headlights to come in tomorrow! Then maybe I might write up a build thread on it finally.
Forum: Builds
06-05-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 95,762
Posted By closer

I took the moulding on my K1500 before I got the...

I took the moulding on my K1500 before I got the blazer. Someone told me to use a heat gun while taking the moulding off. It made it alot easier! But it looks like you got it cleaned off pretty good....
Forum: General Chat
06-01-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,765
Posted By closer

I did the AD244 alternator swap today. Got my...

I did the AD244 alternator swap today. Got my alternatore from the local salvage yard for $40. It came out of a 2003 5.3 suburban and is the 130amp model.It required a carquest/gates belt...
Forum: General Chat
05-31-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,765
Posted By closer

I ordered new black headlight and turnsignal...

I ordered new black headlight and turnsignal housings,sylvania silverstar ultra bulbs, a tire cover for my spare on the rear carrier,a safari rack, and got a matching 31" tire mounted on the spare...
Forum: General Chat
05-31-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,578
Posted By closer

Anyone have aftermarket mirrors on their 2nd gen?

My outside mirrors have been broken off and glued,screwed, and practically duct taped back on. I'd like to find something different than the stock mirrors. I found some M3 style on EBAY, but they are...
Forum: General Chat
05-28-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,765
Posted By closer

I buffed and detailed my blazer this memorial day...

I buffed and detailed my blazer this memorial day weekend:icon_patriot:. I will say for 200,000 miles it still looks purdy:icon_teeth:. But I also blacked the all the trim. And I finally got my A/C...
Forum: Builds
05-27-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 95,762
Posted By closer

I think it'd look good with a safari rack and the...

I think it'd look good with a safari rack and the spare tire up top. I like the 2 doors without the tire carrier. But either way I like your blazer... It's kind of funny... Mine is getting pretty...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
05-27-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,311
Posted By closer

I'm having charging issues.. I think?

My alternator went out last year. And it drained my battery, leaving my stranded. So after I got the truck towed. I bought a used alt from the salvage yard. To my surprise it was a reman'd alt. I had...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-20-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,124
Posted By closer

I'm also going to buy an actuator for the...

I'm also going to buy an actuator for the non-climate control from a salvage yard and see if the gear is the same. Heck, even if you didn't want to try and get a used one. The non-climate controlled...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-20-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,124
Posted By closer

Heat stuck on? removed actuator w/pics

My heat has been stuck on ever since I bought this blazer. I just bypassed the heater core in summer. But now I'm trying to get the a/c working. I have climate control and this is on a 1998 LT 4door...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
04-17-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,644
Posted By closer

The problem seems to be that the new cv axle is...

The problem seems to be that the new cv axle is alittle longer overall than my old one. And with everything installed, and put in. If I turn the wheel hub, it will turn 1/2 a turn and get tight. And...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
04-16-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,644
Posted By closer

I've got problem with my cv axle.

I've almost rebuilt my front-end completely minus the wheel hubs. But I was having a problem with bad mpg and the truck randomly wandering all over the road. Well... I didn't have the problem until...
Forum: General Chat
03-11-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,765
Posted By closer

Went from 17 average on a highway trip to 22...

Went from 17 average on a highway trip to 22 average mpg's. Now I need to save up for a new power steering box. Then the whole front suspension and drivetrain will be new. And now the wife starts...
Forum: General Chat
03-11-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,765
Posted By closer

I took of my 31's put my stock rear shocks on,...

I took of my 31's put my stock rear shocks on, and removed all lift that I had. All in attempt to see what kinda mpg's I can get. Then I bolted on my gold 16" Iroc factory wheels and tires. Doesn't...
Forum: The Lounge
01-17-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By closer

Yea, I'm not sure on the check engine light. The...

Yea, I'm not sure on the check engine light. The guy I bought it of of put a cluster with a tach in it. And that cluster doesn't have the light in it. But I'm going to pull the EGR apart this weekend...
Forum: The Lounge
01-17-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 698
Posted By closer

Need help with my DD running like crap?

Of course, there's no awesome forums like this site for my DD Ford escort. Anyways... I can't figure this car out. It's an '87 pony(Plain jane) with a 1.9l CFI and a 4-speed manual. The car only has...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-08-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,576
Posted By closer

Well, You were right. Nothing was broken. Luckily...

Well, You were right. Nothing was broken. Luckily I got both ball joints apart with a prybar without tearing up the rubber boots(I know... they make a tool for that:icon_doh:). But that axle was...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-06-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 54,644
Posted By closer

Don't know if it's your problem. But I have rear...

Don't know if it's your problem. But I have rear disc brakes on my blazer. And I had a brake caliper start dragging really bad 2 weeks ago. It got so bad that my wife asked me "Do we have a flat...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
01-06-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,576
Posted By closer

I think something's broken in my front diff?

Well... I was getting ready to put in a new pass. side cv axle only to find out that when I pull the cv axle out of the diff tube. The axle inside is stuck in the cv axle. And of course I'm taking...
Forum: General Chat
01-01-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,050
Posted By closer

SLight t-bar crank and Monroe over-load coil over...

SLight t-bar crank and Monroe over-load coil over shocks on the rear. 31x10.50 on stock sawblade rims.
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-21-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,457
Posted By closer

Make sure to post back if you think it made a...

Make sure to post back if you think it made a difference. My blazer actually has the mount on the engine cradle for a steering stabilizer. But my draglink doesn't have a mount on it. I'd like to get...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-16-2011, 03:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By closer

I've got them set to the exact same height on...

I've got them set to the exact same height on both sides. But that's not saying that one is weaker than the other. It only take like 15min to take the tension off and see if the adjusters are screwed...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-15-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By closer

the pump doesn't make any noises. And the sway...

the pump doesn't make any noises. And the sway bar bushings and links are new. I don't off-road the truck. It actually barely got drove because of gas prices. But now my cheap beater car pooped out...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-15-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By closer

I'm hunting down a steering problem. Need help please?

I replaced pitman arm, idler arm, drag link, inner/outer tierods, adjustment sleeves, upper/lower balljoints (moog), upper/lower a-arm bushings, sway bar bushings and end links, and the drivers side...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-29-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,653
Posted By closer

Na... It's not the blower itself. The fan is off...

Na... It's not the blower itself. The fan is off when it makes the sound.
And I hope it's not an actual frog in there... Must be alot of bugs back there to eat for the last 2 years:icon_teeth:.
It...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-25-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,653
Posted By closer

What makes a sound like a frog in my dash?

Ever since I bought my blazer the heat has been stuck on. Well... short on time last summer, I just bypassed the heater core. Now that winters is peeking it's head just around.... I'm getting ready...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
09-06-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,549
Posted By closer

I have an '86 iroc camaro with c6 corvette rims....

I have an '86 iroc camaro with c6 corvette rims. And we have to run 2" to 2.5" spacer to get the rims to fit in the rear. I've never had a problem with aluminum spacers. Just like everyone says......
Forum: The Chop Shop
09-06-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,542
Posted By closer

I like the complete two tone. I had an '89 escort...

I like the complete two tone. I had an '89 escort GT and I had to replace the hood with a black one. So I painted the bottom of that car black also. Same burgandy color as your blazer. The car looked...
Forum: Off Roading
08-28-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,767
Posted By closer

I used rustoleum satin black on my rims along...

I used rustoleum satin black on my rims along time ago. I scuffed the rims down with fine grit steel wool, blew the dust off with air, and then wiped them down with acetone on a rag. Mines been...
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