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05-10-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By Gibbles

I got mine on ebay, someone pointed them out over...

I got mine on ebay, someone pointed them out over on zr2usa and I grabbed em.

and on the deer, lol
I was told I needed to have the antlers in clear view, so I left em in clear view.

I had a...
05-09-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By Gibbles

I paid about $35 shipped for my tails, still...

I paid about $35 shipped for my tails, still running them also.

It's funny when I notice the confused look on peoples faces, and then they get real close lol
01-15-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,212
Posted By Gibbles

On my blazer I pulled the front skid plate off,...

On my blazer I pulled the front skid plate off, and it was right there.
Just turn the wheel so you can get acess to everything.
and the nuts in the frame have some sort of bracket holding them in...
10-29-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By Gibbles

Here they are installed on a ZR2 ...

Here they are installed on a ZR2
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/Gibbles1221/ZR2Tail.jpg

I have another picture with my deer on my roof rack from a few days ago... ...
10-14-2009, 10:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 61,699
Posted By Gibbles

There is another factor with dex also, if you get...

There is another factor with dex also, if you get the mix off you will have problems (I think that's what happened to me) I bought my ZR2 with 39k, it had just come off of a lease, I heard that dex...
10-13-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 61,699
Posted By Gibbles

I thought Dex would work, and I left it in there...

I thought Dex would work, and I left it in there for one or two years before I gave it a good look over, it turned to sluge.
I do not have any leaks, I kept my overflow tank filled, and it never...
10-12-2009, 11:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 61,699
Posted By Gibbles

I use what ever is on the shelf, but there are...

I use what ever is on the shelf, but there are two types, super flush, and 15min flush.

I tried the 15min flush but that did not do much on the dex buildup, so I did the super flush and left it...
10-09-2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,301
Posted By Gibbles

my cat rattles, but it's the heatsheild. ...

my cat rattles, but it's the heatsheild.

It's pretty bad, but it makes kinda a pinging sound.
I had a heck of a time trying to find the rattle, one day it was doing it while idling so I got...
10-07-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,324
Posted By Gibbles

Lots of guys on the ZR2 forum are getting crap...

Lots of guys on the ZR2 forum are getting crap gas mileage.
Change your plugs, wires, dist cap and rotor. (ac delco platinum spark plugs, and don't cheap out on the wires)
Do a seafoam treatment...
10-07-2009, 12:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 61,699
Posted By Gibbles

One more thing, they also found out that coke...

One more thing, they also found out that coke does not have enough acid to do much of anything, a radiator flush has enough acid to do damage to your skin, and it gets a nice bubble action while...
10-07-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 61,699
Posted By Gibbles

Any shop that would cut corners like that... ...

Any shop that would cut corners like that...

A bottle of proper radiator flush costs about $6, I think a 2liter of coke is about $2...
And I know the radiator flush will work, I'll spend the $6...
10-07-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,787
Posted By Gibbles

I use seafoam often, even on the motorcycles and...

I use seafoam often, even on the motorcycles and yard equipment.

I like to use seafoam in the oil before an oil change, I'll drop a half can in the oil and drive for about 100 miles, then drain...
10-06-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 61,699
Posted By Gibbles

and I just googled it, coke will eat aluminum ...

and I just googled it, coke will eat aluminum
The only reason why it does not eat the cans is due to the plastic lining.
10-06-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 61,699
Posted By Gibbles

I'll save the coke for my rum, and I'll only use...

I'll save the coke for my rum, and I'll only use a proper radiator flush for my engine.

That's almost as bad as the guy telling the other guy to use water to flush out his crank case. :p
10-02-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,724
Posted By Gibbles

Just make sure you torque the axle nut to 180foot...

Just make sure you torque the axle nut to 180foot pounds with those bearings, mine did not come with the little piece of paper so I used the 103lbs that everyone told me, they ended up replacing the...
10-02-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,212
Posted By Gibbles

Pitman arm should be a non wear item from what I...

Pitman arm should be a non wear item from what I understand, the idler arm needs to be replaced often though.

Short of that, use some penetrating lube, and use a puller if you can... I have never...
10-02-2009, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 755
Posted By Gibbles

check the rubber hoses, make sure they are in...

check the rubber hoses, make sure they are in good condition and not cracked/falling apart.
If worst case you may need to replace it, I have another hard drive for my laptop with my GM manual...
10-02-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,972
Posted By Gibbles

Glad you got it figured out, I was going to say a...

Glad you got it figured out, I was going to say a passlock problem sense the security light was blinking, but I think with a passlock issue the truck will start then die after a second.
10-02-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 61,699
Posted By Gibbles

I kept my coolant full, and I was sure I could...

I kept my coolant full, and I was sure I could get the dex to work!

I did an extended flush the other day, I did two 15min flushes before that when I decded I was done with the dex, I put green...
10-02-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 604
Posted By Gibbles

I had a relay go bad on my 03, it was hanging on...

I had a relay go bad on my 03, it was hanging on the firewall right above the tranny dipstick, that made my blower not work at all, but if I smacked it with a screw driver, it would start to work for...
10-02-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,301
Posted By Gibbles

How is your fuel filter? replaced it anytime...

How is your fuel filter?
replaced it anytime recently? :)

I had a cat go out once, and it got so hot coming up a hill it was making a ton of noise and glowing.
I had a fuel filter get plugged...
10-02-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,121
Posted By Gibbles

When I had my issue I started swapping parts out,...

When I had my issue I started swapping parts out, to test a coil you really need a scope, but you can check it for function by looking for a spark, but spark does not always mean a good coil.

And...
10-01-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,121
Posted By Gibbles

At night pop the hood and take a look, look for...

At night pop the hood and take a look, look for little blue flashes.

Take your dist cap off and look everything over, I had a screw work it's way out on my 03 and my truck still started and ran...
10-01-2009, 06:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 61,699
Posted By Gibbles

I tried hard to run dex in my 03, I flushed it...

I tried hard to run dex in my 03, I flushed it out and put dex back in about every other year, this year was the last, now I'm running green.

Remove your radiator cap and take a good look at it,...
09-25-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By Gibbles

Welcome, and if you don't have a key, may I...

Welcome,
and if you don't have a key, may I suggest a lock smith? ;)
They really don't cost that much and it may save you on the damage. :D
09-25-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,444
Posted By Gibbles

Helping my sister-in-law move crap around...

Helping my sister-in-law move crap around today...
https://blazerforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=688&pictureid=4438
09-25-2009, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,444
Posted By Gibbles

Thanks! And I got the export tail lights...

Thanks!
And I got the export tail lights installed.

https://blazerforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=688&pictureid=4439

Sure was abunch of work just to get weird looks from other blazer...
09-24-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,444
Posted By Gibbles

Cool thanks :)

Cool thanks :)
09-24-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By Gibbles

Thanks! I have the turns wired up, today is...

Thanks!

I have the turns wired up, today is the day for the brake lights. :)

And I found you can remove the socket core for the bulb sockets, I used an awl and with a bulb inserted just tug...
09-24-2009, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,444
Posted By Gibbles

Thanks And your lucky, you can just run the...

Thanks

And your lucky, you can just run the wires from the trailer lights. :icon_wink:

For the 4 bulb swap I have to run new wires for the turns, and I think I may beable to tie into the...
09-23-2009, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,444
Posted By Gibbles

Thanks! I have a few on my photo bucket...

Thanks!
I have a few on my photo bucket account, here is one I took while out bunny blasting.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/Gibbles1221/ZR2Gun.jpg
Here is one before the Tbar crank at the...
09-23-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,444
Posted By Gibbles

New member with 03 ZR2

I'm from salt lake city utah, I have an 03 ZR2 blazer that I bought back in april of 06, and it's still going strong.

So far the mods I have done are a new valve body, B&M shift +, .75in Tbar...
09-18-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By Gibbles

I just scored a set of OEM Euro tails for my...

I just scored a set of OEM Euro tails for my Blazer on ebay, any chance of putting the pictures back up. :)
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