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Forum: Builds
05-02-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

Yeah, it looks sharp... wait til I toss the...

Yeah, it looks sharp... wait til I toss the aftermarket lights in there.
Forum: Builds
05-02-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

LOL, afraid not, I searched extra long to find...

LOL, afraid not, I searched extra long to find them that way :D
Forum: Lifting Tech
05-02-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,919
Posted By steelrfn

There are several threads here addressing most of...

There are several threads here addressing most of these already:

1) yes, you will need a wheel alignment because you are changing the geometry.
2) not that I am aware of.
3) Yes, but I don't...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
04-27-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,594
Posted By steelrfn

I have the at2's as well, and have no complaints....

I have the at2's as well, and have no complaints.

Do yourself a favor though, let the guy know whether you want the white lettering in or out, I didn't specify, and after the two hour wait it...
Forum: Builds
04-26-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

Quick update: Beast is no longer a daily...

Quick update:
Beast is no longer a daily driver!!!!
Got the Kia back from the shop today, so time to get crazy :D

Had to take a hiatus from any upgrades though because it's time to get the kids...
Forum: Article Submissions/Discussions
04-26-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,246
Posted By steelrfn

Here's a way to get around trying to put in a new...

Here's a way to get around trying to put in a new pin.
I just used the bottom part of the shaft where the pin fits in, cut off and drilled out, around a bolt long enough to fit up through with a...
Forum: Builds
04-12-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

I thought so too, actually pulled the grill off...

I thought so too, actually pulled the grill off Beast and swapped them to make sure I like the look.

And my black head lights from ebay should complete the look, getting the turn signals too :D
Forum: Builds
04-12-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

One more update: Broke down and blacked out the...

One more update:
Broke down and blacked out the whole grill on Beauty as well:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc38/steelrfn/IMG_20110412_073058.jpg

Also learned a valuable lesson, if the...
Forum: Builds
04-12-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

Here's a little bit of farmers ingenuity I used...

Here's a little bit of farmers ingenuity I used on Beast.
The problem:
The hinge side pin had cracked almost in half and the detent wheel had rusted off anyway.

The solution:...
Forum: Builds
04-12-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

Here's a picture of the lower tabs: ...

Here's a picture of the lower tabs:
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc38/steelrfn/IMG_20110412_181323.jpg

Like I said, the grill on that truck has all the tabs broken off so the previous owner...
Forum: General Chat
04-11-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,678
Posted By steelrfn

I got sick of having to unscrew and screw in all...

I got sick of having to unscrew and screw in all the electrical connectors to remove and reinstall my amps and subs, (family of 5, lots of time I need that extra space), so I cut a three prong...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
04-11-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,394
Posted By steelrfn

Just glad to hear it didn't turn out to be...

Just glad to hear it didn't turn out to be something serious.
Forum: Builds
04-10-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

Thanks for the compliments, and believe me, I am...

Thanks for the compliments, and believe me, I am just getting started :D

As far as the headlights, I double checked them, I think the weird look is a combo of them being the cheapest halos off...
Forum: Builds
04-10-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

The problem is actually that the grill is busted,...

The problem is actually that the grill is busted, the only thing holding it in is two screws at the top.
I am going to pick up a new one for it as soon as I find a decent one in a scrapyard.
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
04-10-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By steelrfn

Do a forum search, multiple people here have done...

Do a forum search, multiple people here have done it.
I believe most folks have used some sort of plate on the inside, but again, try searching and there's probably several step by steps for ya.
Forum: Builds
04-10-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

Today was a good news/bad news day. On the good...

Today was a good news/bad news day.
On the good news, beauty is now bed lined, and I am happy with the look:
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc38/steelrfn/blazers/IMG_20110410_183905.jpg

Did...
Forum: General Chat
04-09-2011, 11:32 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 54,231
Posted By steelrfn

I actually have red and tan two door 2000's and...

I actually have red and tan two door 2000's and just sold my white 1991 two wheel drive to my 16 year old son.
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
04-09-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,482
Posted By steelrfn

Based on what I have read here and several other...

Based on what I have read here and several other forums, (and an internet search before I shot my mouth off), I would say you should be able to drive it in two wheel without the cv joint.

Also,...
Forum: General Chat
04-09-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,758
Posted By steelrfn

Also quite fond of my pick-n-pull class 3 trailer...

Also quite fond of my pick-n-pull class 3 trailer hitches, at $25 a piece you can't beat them :D
Forum: Builds
04-09-2011, 07:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

Beauty is in a friends garage for the night, all...

Beauty is in a friends garage for the night, all taped up ready for bed lining tomorrow.
Going to do those stupid vent things on the back window as well, tested an area on beast and it's sticking...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
04-08-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By steelrfn

Red is switched power, but should NOT be wired to...

Red is switched power, but should NOT be wired to the dimmer, it should be wired to the radio fuse. If that wire is hooked to the dimmer then that would cause the radio to only work when the lights...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
04-08-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,494
Posted By steelrfn

To get a professional, factory look, just buy the...

To get a professional, factory look, just buy the mounting kit for your new head unit. I have had success using both the specific one for the blazers and the universal one, although the universal...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
04-08-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By steelrfn

Yes, that power retains the memory in the stereo...

Yes, that power retains the memory in the stereo and keeps the time set in the clock.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-08-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,425
Posted By steelrfn

Thanks for the quick responses guys, sounds like...

Thanks for the quick responses guys, sounds like not only were these known about before here but have already been tested and pretty much debunked.
I think I will stick with my original plan and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-08-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,425
Posted By steelrfn

2 scary free mods

Perusing the threads over at desert dimes and saw a couple of mod suggestions that, frankly, scare me.
That being said multiple sources claim that both give more low end power and a difference that...
Forum: General Chat
04-07-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By steelrfn

I wouldn't leave it on base, after a period of...

I wouldn't leave it on base, after a period of time, (navy is 30 days I believe), they will tow it to impound and then in 3-6 months if they can't get ahold of you they will go ahead and auction it...
Forum: Builds
04-07-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

Here's a shot of Beast with the bed liner sides....

Here's a shot of Beast with the bed liner sides. I like it so much I think I am going to do Beauty this weekend.... grill and all....
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
04-07-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,394
Posted By steelrfn

Any luck figuring it out yet? I am really curious...

Any luck figuring it out yet? I am really curious to find out what is causing the problem.

And, this is probably a dumb question at this point, but did you try and completely remove the radio and...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
04-04-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,394
Posted By steelrfn

Thanks, that makes sense.

Thanks, that makes sense.
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
04-04-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,394
Posted By steelrfn

OK, you are way deeper into this than I thought...

OK, you are way deeper into this than I thought :D
Hopefully one of the more knowledgeable folks can help you with the vss wire, because I have no idea why that would even be in the vehicle side of...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
04-04-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,394
Posted By steelrfn

Two thoughts jump to mind. The first is that you...

Two thoughts jump to mind. The first is that you may have simply blown a fuse, and the second is that if you were attempting to splice in the new unit you may have cut the wrong wire.
Forum: General Chat
04-04-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,758
Posted By steelrfn

At the moment it would be bed lining the rocker...

At the moment it would be bed lining the rocker panels.
But as soon as I "adapt" it on there it will be my $40 craigslist brushguard.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-03-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By steelrfn

We had a similar issue on our 2001 Jimmy. Believe...

We had a similar issue on our 2001 Jimmy. Believe it or not it turned out the tire was dry rotted.
Forum: Builds
04-02-2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

Thanks! Today is going to be putting the hitch...

Thanks!
Today is going to be putting the hitch on Beauty and hopefully the brush guard on Beast.
I am going to spray line the guard for sure, and probably the hitch as well.
Also have to change...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
04-02-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,868
Posted By steelrfn

Great to hear you got it working, and nothing...

Great to hear you got it working, and nothing feels as good as getting it fixed yourself.
Forum: Builds
04-01-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

Also scored a grill guard for beast from...

Also scored a grill guard for beast from Craigslist for $40, it isn't the right one, but I think I can adapt it.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc38/steelrfn/blazers/cgfind.jpg
Forum: Builds
04-01-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

Went to the scrapyard today and picked up a hitch...

Went to the scrapyard today and picked up a hitch for beauty for $25
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc38/steelrfn/blazers/junkyardscore.jpg

Will be installing that tomorrow.
Forum: Builds
04-01-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

my first attempt at an upgrade, pulled out the...

my first attempt at an upgrade, pulled out the thrashed grill and rattle can bed lined it... I think it looks pretty good.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc38/steelrfn/blazers/beast1.jpg

As...
Forum: Builds
04-01-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,143
Posted By steelrfn

Steelrfn's triple threat build thread

OK, I have three blazers total, 2 2000 two door four wheel drives, and a 1991 two wheel drive that I actually just sold to my 16 year old son :D

I will be doing some upgrades and tinkering around...
Forum: General Chat
04-01-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,732
Posted By steelrfn

The next step is to check and see if your spark...

The next step is to check and see if your spark plugs are firing.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-31-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 991
Posted By steelrfn

Do you smell fuel at the intake with the cover...

Do you smell fuel at the intake with the cover removed?

Are you sure your plugs are sparking?

Those two things jump immediately to mind.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-31-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,868
Posted By steelrfn

On mine, the main line, going over the rear diff,...

On mine, the main line, going over the rear diff, was also 3/8's, no adapters needed.
As far as locating the right lines, I would suggest either researching what the quick connect lines cost at...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-30-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,868
Posted By steelrfn

If I am reading your response correctly, then...

If I am reading your response correctly, then yes, that's the way mine were both set up.
Do you still have the hard lines coming over the rear differential? That's where mine changed to the quick...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
03-30-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,475
Posted By steelrfn

my 2000's won't let me lock the doors with the...

my 2000's won't let me lock the doors with the keys in it, if that's what you are referring to.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-29-2011, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,868
Posted By steelrfn

OK, not an expert by any means, but have been...

OK, not an expert by any means, but have been under there working on fuel pumps a fair amount recently.
The larger one, at least on my two, was on the right as you look at them where they come over...
Forum: General Chat
03-29-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,066,072
Posted By steelrfn

Also blacked out the grill and repainted the...

Also blacked out the grill and repainted the front fender flares with bedliner... looks great.
Forum: General Chat
03-29-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,066,072
Posted By steelrfn

took both today and got them inspected :D After...

took both today and got them inspected :D
After removing the sides of my brush guard and my off road lights, replacing three bulbs, and the brake light switch that went out ON THE WAY to the shop :(
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-29-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,066
Posted By steelrfn

I believe its located on the rear of the engine...

I believe its located on the rear of the engine at the top. Just remove your intake and then look right behind it, you should see the supply and return lines going into it.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-29-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,970
Posted By steelrfn

Great score! I found one in a junkyard that...

Great score! I found one in a junkyard that bolted right up to my red 2000, and search every time I go to try and find one for my tan one.
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
03-26-2011, 01:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,597
Posted By steelrfn

Ebay has tons of lights to fit your blazer. ...

Ebay has tons of lights to fit your blazer.
There is also someone offering a special deal to members here, look around the forum main page, I believe the thread shows along the right.
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