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Forum: The Lounge
04-16-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,068
Posted By 95BlackGA

My '91 has 240k+ miles on it. It's a pile of...

My '91 has 240k+ miles on it. It's a pile of crap. However, I bought it, knowing it was a pile. It has it's issues. I've kept on maintenance, and general repairs. Once I can get money to truly put...
Forum: General Chat
04-09-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Got a new gear reduction starter. Starts a lot...

Got a new gear reduction starter. Starts a lot better now, and I don't have to cycle the ignition for the solenoid to actually engage the bendix drive.
Forum: General Chat
04-06-2014, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

That's alright, my ProComp's didn't make a bit of...

That's alright, my ProComp's didn't make a bit of difference from the stock shocks with 230k on them. Next time I'll go with the 9000's over the 1000's.

Today, I was driving home without the...
Forum: General Chat
03-30-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Fixing to head to a JY to find locking handle....

Fixing to head to a JY to find locking handle. I'm going to see if I can get an older Toyota parking brake cable and handle. Should be rather cheap, and work well.
03-29-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,817
Posted By 95BlackGA

You'd have to lift more to get rid of the...

You'd have to lift more to get rid of the rubbing, without trimming. With my 3" BL, and 31's on my first gen, I rub still, with a LOT of trimming. 4" BS 16" rims. 2.5" of the bottom of the fender...
03-29-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Posted By 95BlackGA

Ball joints, and if they're not in good...

Ball joints, and if they're not in good condition, the CV shafts. If you're cranking the T-bar, these parts would be first to go due to the new angles. Both are "fairly" easy to replace, and don't...
Forum: General Chat
03-29-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Got my dash lights changed! Will see how well...

Got my dash lights changed! Will see how well they work tonight. Trying to find a locking cable, so I can finally get my front diff. to lock in.
03-28-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 974
Posted By 95BlackGA

I have a body lift, and 30.5"-31" tires. 16" rims...

I have a body lift, and 30.5"-31" tires. 16" rims with a 4" backspace. My tires rub like crazy, even with a lot of trimming.



Going from this, You'd probably want to look at a 5-6" backspace....
Forum: General Chat
03-28-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

It's a Blazer, you'll never get rid of them...

It's a Blazer, you'll never get rid of them...
Forum: General Chat
03-28-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Pulled the instrument cluster. Really want the...

Pulled the instrument cluster. Really want the lights to work.
Forum: The Lounge
03-28-2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,766
Posted By 95BlackGA

A few issues with my record, and required SR-22,...

A few issues with my record, and required SR-22, I pay $86 a month. I use "SafeAuto." Didn't even raise, when I had my accident last year.

*Suspended License x 2
*Driving W/O x 1
*No Insurance...
03-26-2014, 10:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,624
Posted By 95BlackGA

My '79 K10 had the Federal's on it for a bit....

My '79 K10 had the Federal's on it for a bit. Great traction, good on road (noisy). Only draw back was the tread didn't allow for clearing sticky mud from them. After 35MPH they'd sling the tacky mud...
03-26-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,301
Posted By 95BlackGA

Needing new dash lights.

My dash lights have been out for quite a while. Luckily, I haven't had the need to drive during the night. However, lately, I've been driving early morning to work. I'm pretty tired of straining my...
03-26-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,395
Posted By 95BlackGA

They stay in place. Unless you get a kit that has...

They stay in place. Unless you get a kit that has relocating brackets. My Blazer had custom brackets made for the front bumper, but there's a nice 1.5" gap at the rear bumper...
Forum: General Chat
03-25-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Looks good. I'm not huge on the Xtreme's, but I...

Looks good. I'm not huge on the Xtreme's, but I can appreciate the work people put into them.
Forum: General Chat
03-24-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Yeah, that's from my accident last year. I've...

Yeah, that's from my accident last year. I've been wanting to swap a 350tbi in it, which is why I haven't changed it yet. That plans seems to be falling through though, so this will probably get...
Forum: Builds
03-24-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,057
Posted By 95BlackGA

If you don't smoke, you can modify the ashtray,...

If you don't smoke, you can modify the ashtray, make it a mechanical fold down (think PS1 tray just upside down). And mount switches there. Gives a stock look, and gives you something to modify.
Forum: Lifting Tech
03-24-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,364
Posted By 95BlackGA

With my 245/75-16's (30.5"-31"), I rub even with...

With my 245/75-16's (30.5"-31"), I rub even with a LOT of trimming (2" back from the tire). I have a 3" body lift, no suspension lift. With an additional 2" lift, I wouldn't see any rubbing at all. ...
Forum: General Chat
03-24-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Painted the grill, and the rest of the rims....

Painted the grill, and the rest of the rims. Still need to remove the molding and get the new marker lenses on. New hood hopefully soon.
...
Forum: General Chat
03-22-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 889
Posted By 95BlackGA

Re bled today, still dropping real low, and is...

Re bled today, still dropping real low, and is soft. I did find out I over torqued my caliper pins and shredded the threads. That's fixed. Still soft brake pedal.
Forum: General Chat
03-22-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

"PlastiDipped" one of my rims, to see if I like...

"PlastiDipped" one of my rims, to see if I like the black on it. No real prep on it, but looks good from afar. Used 2 coats of PlastiDip. Painted my front and rear bumpers black. After the new...
Forum: General Chat
03-21-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 889
Posted By 95BlackGA

Brakes : New rotors/pads/wheel cylinders/shoes

'91 S-10 Blazer - 4.3L - 4 wheel drive - NO ABS (came stock with ABS)

So... Just replaced the rotors and pads up front. Wheel cylinders and shoes are less than 6 months old, with less than 3000...
Forum: General Chat
03-21-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Got the front end finished up yesterday! Brake...

Got the front end finished up yesterday! Brake performance is still really poor. :( That's what I'm working on today. Got out of work early, so I have the entire day to troubleshoot.
Forum: General Chat
03-20-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Continuing my install of the new front end parts....

Continuing my install of the new front end parts. What a headache... Quick question : The new Pro Comp ES1000 shocks are a bit more narrow at the mounting eyelets, they don't seat snug with the...
Forum: General Chat
03-19-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Been a while since I posted on here. I have a few...

Been a while since I posted on here. I have a few things planned today, got all the parts in yesterday.

New brake pads and rotors
New CV shafts
New shocks
Add A Leaf (Rear end is starting to...
Forum: General Chat
10-06-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Lines are all plumbed, have brakes again! Still...

Lines are all plumbed, have brakes again! Still needs to bleed them, and possibly replace the master cylinder.
Forum: General Chat
10-04-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Removed the plumbing from the 4WAL HCU, bought...

Removed the plumbing from the 4WAL HCU, bought some extra line to plumb everything with the stock lines just in case I mess something up.
Forum: General Chat
10-03-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Bought a flaring kit to FINALLY remove that...

Bought a flaring kit to FINALLY remove that dreaded 4WAL system I have.
Forum: General Chat
10-01-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

I'm jealous of the Moog components! I should have...

I'm jealous of the Moog components! I should have went Moog when I did my hubs. Mine are lasting so far, so not going to complain! Replaced my MAP sensor. Idle is a little high still, but it did drop...
Forum: General Chat
09-29-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Sprayed some rust inhibitor and undercoating...

Sprayed some rust inhibitor and undercoating underneath the blazer. Fixing to test the MAP sensor on it.
Forum: The Lounge
09-16-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,512
Posted By 95BlackGA

Have mine set aside already. Buying it at 7 am....

Have mine set aside already. Buying it at 7 am. I'll be on my first break at work then. No rush, no hassle.
Forum: General Chat
09-15-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Just got done tearing apart the dash so I could...

Just got done tearing apart the dash so I could mount the Tach a little better. My idle is right at 1500, I'm betting it's the distributor. I've been having issues with it lately.
Forum: The Lounge
09-14-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 864
Posted By 95BlackGA

It's been low 80's here the past couple of days,...

It's been low 80's here the past couple of days, and it's been absolutely wonderful! Turned off the A/C at night, and just opened some windows, with a fan. Lower 50's at night. This is what I would...
Forum: General Chat
09-14-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Installed a SunPro Super Tach II Mini. Good...

Installed a SunPro Super Tach II Mini. Good little product. Mainly using for future trouble shooting. Found out I'm idling real high, not sure why though. I'll figure that out tomorrow.

Rich : I...
Forum: General Chat
09-09-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

How much are you wanting to pay for one? I know...

How much are you wanting to pay for one? I know there is a black first gen 2 door at one of my local yards. I know it has a perfect body on it (what I usually pick from). If shipping isn't too bad, I...
Forum: General Chat
09-08-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

This Thursday I'm heading to both "You Pull"...

This Thursday I'm heading to both "You Pull" yards, and pulling anything I can come across. One yard just got a few first gen blazers and s-10s in, so hopefully I can find something!
09-06-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,452
Posted By 95BlackGA

I don't think you pissed anyone off. If you want...

I don't think you pissed anyone off. If you want to drop it at all, start with that. Do it the right way. From there you can form the Blazer. At one height something may look amazing, and a few...
Forum: General Chat
09-06-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Pulled the four wheel drive actuator for the...

Pulled the four wheel drive actuator for the front differential. Going to do my own lock on it. Don't like the vacuum set up at all.
Forum: General Chat
09-04-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,132
Posted By 95BlackGA

About $55. I fill up once roughly every 3 weeks....

About $55. I fill up once roughly every 3 weeks. 4 mile total commute daily for work. I was driving a '79 K10 that got 7 miles to the gallon, driving ~25 miles one way. Had to fill that up every 2.5...
Forum: General Chat
09-03-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Adjusted the distributor. Now she's runnin' like...

Adjusted the distributor. Now she's runnin' like a champ! Word is, around here, the other U-Pull yard is going to have a 50% off sale, and I plan on attending! They're raffling off a $500 shopping...
Forum: General Chat
09-01-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Pick-N-Pull had a 50% off sale this weekend,...

Pick-N-Pull had a 50% off sale this weekend, which I wasn't aware of. Went and pulled a 3 piece set of aluminum skid plates, an Accel coil, misc. bolts, a new FPR spring, proportioning valve from a...
Forum: General Chat
08-31-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Pulled my throttle body to clean and rebuild it....

Pulled my throttle body to clean and rebuild it. Got everything off, and the TB was caked in grease. Other than that, all was great, until I pulled the FPR. Spring is in 4 different pieces. New it's...
Forum: General Chat
08-31-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Mounted my RS232 to USB adapter. No more ODB...

Mounted my RS232 to USB adapter. No more ODB connector needed. Still have it in there, just in case. It runs in conjunction with TunerPro RT, so I can monitor the truck.

Pulled the rest of the...
Forum: General Chat
08-30-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,034
Posted By 95BlackGA

Anyone use TunerPro RT?

Has anyone used TunerPro RT on a 94 or older TBI? I have mine setup and reading fine. I'm watching recordings from readings, and see my Injector Duty Cycle percentage in the red. Maxing out at...
Forum: General Chat
08-26-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,798
Posted By 95BlackGA

More comfortable seats. Tire carrier, if you...

More comfortable seats. Tire carrier, if you don't have one. Skid plates, if you're into offroading. Different torsion bars, if you're 4 wheel drive. Grabbing a rear end from a Blazer with the RPO...
08-26-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,827
Posted By 95BlackGA

Have you checked the fuel pressure at all? If you...

Have you checked the fuel pressure at all? If you can't deliver the fuel it'll run terribly. Could be dying.
Forum: General Chat
08-26-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

I have had a busy past couple hours. Went and...

I have had a busy past couple hours. Went and looked around the Pick N Pull and another self service yard today. Pick N Pull had 1 first gen Jimmy and that was it. No other first gens. Nothing I saw...
Forum: General Chat
08-21-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,281
Posted By 95BlackGA

Yeah, it was a much larger portion. 1-1/4"...

Yeah, it was a much larger portion. 1-1/4" Haven't been able to get it off, but know what to be looking for when that time comes. I ran into some issues with other things yesterday and that had to go...
Forum: General Chat
08-20-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,281
Posted By 95BlackGA

Oil Pressure Switch socket?!?!

I got a new oil pressure switch, but the new socket for it, is WAY too small for my old switch. I can't find what size I am needing. It's not the standard 1-1/16" size that the new one is.
Forum: General Chat
08-20-2013, 12:02 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,773
Posted By 95BlackGA

Replaced valve cover gaskets, what a pain. I did...

Replaced valve cover gaskets, what a pain. I did find out I can put them back on perfectly with 0 visibility though... (10pm at night) Got home from work today, just to see a small puddle form under...
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