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Forum: Builds
02-08-2011, 12:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,675
Posted By shligger

Just keep in mind that the parts and labor will...

Just keep in mind that the parts and labor will probably cost more than your Blazer.
Forum: Builds
02-07-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,675
Posted By shligger

How much power are you looking for? Even though...

How much power are you looking for? Even though a Blazer is a light-duty truck, it can tow up to 5000 pounds. If you want more power, trade in your Blazer and buy a bigger truck and save yourself a...
10-11-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By shligger

Why the change to the floor shifter? I've always...

Why the change to the floor shifter? I've always preferred columns because it frees up the center console.
08-14-2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 611
Posted By shligger

That thing is demolished! I know the calipers on...

That thing is demolished! I know the calipers on my Blazer are consumed by rust and I'm hoping something like this doesn't happen. It's good you made it back safe.
08-14-2010, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,139
Posted By shligger

I remember I propped my plunger switch down when...

I remember I propped my plunger switch down when working with a friend. I had the radio on and wanted to keep the doors open so I jammed a pen between the button and the door.

After 2 hours of...
Forum: General Chat
08-14-2010, 12:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By shligger

The brakes in the Blazer didn't seem amazing to...

The brakes in the Blazer didn't seem amazing to me at first. The vehicle noise dives easily and it felt like it's brakes were weak but it has pulled through for me in hard braking situations. I'd...
Forum: The Lounge
06-25-2010, 02:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,911
Posted By shligger

Thanks for the suggestions! I don't want an...

Thanks for the suggestions!

I don't want an all black car though, too much heat for my tastes. I'll take a picture of the interior right now. It's pretty torn up for being the second interior. ...
Forum: The Lounge
06-25-2010, 02:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,957
Posted By shligger

The Blazer's foot room, while adequate, is not as...

The Blazer's foot room, while adequate, is not as expansive as one would think. The transfer case takes up a lot of room as well as the center console. It feels much more likea sedan than a pickup...
Forum: The Lounge
06-24-2010, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,911
Posted By shligger

Restoring a '71 Camaro, need cosmetic advice

Hey everyone, I'm going to have an old Camaro fall in my lap soon. My mom bought it about five years ago and has been slowly restoring it. After all this time, it's up to tip-top mechanical...
Forum: The Lounge
06-24-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,957
Posted By shligger

Out of all the new muscle car reissues, I like...

Out of all the new muscle car reissues, I like the Challenger the most, the Ford second and the Camaro last. The Camaro just looks weird to me with no looks taken from the old models.

Also, if...
Forum: General Chat
06-22-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,956
Posted By shligger

Thing looks pretty cool. I don't like the paint...

Thing looks pretty cool. I don't like the paint that much but the engine is the expensive part. Just make sure you don't dig yourself a hole.
Forum: General Chat
06-18-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,613
Posted By shligger

I just saw that thing on Craigslist today under a...

I just saw that thing on Craigslist today under a different posting. I chuckled because I saw this thread yesterday.

It's incredibly ugly to say the least. I don't know why anyone would bother...
Forum: The Lounge
06-18-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,934
Posted By shligger

Also, will they not sell a LHD car in Australia?

Also, will they not sell a LHD car in Australia?
Forum: The Lounge
06-18-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,934
Posted By shligger

At least cars won't rust out on you. It's good...

At least cars won't rust out on you. It's good you found a job so quickly after your old one was lost. I've been struggling to find any work at all in the states.
Forum: General Chat
06-18-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By shligger

Depends on how much it costs. It's dangerous to...

Depends on how much it costs. It's dangerous to buy a vehicle that already needs repairs. Bring the vehicle to your own mechanic if you have the chance.
Forum: General Chat
06-16-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By shligger

Great job. Everything looks clean and seamless.

Great job. Everything looks clean and seamless.
06-07-2010, 03:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,663
Posted By shligger

The only first gens I see are plagued with rust. ...

The only first gens I see are plagued with rust. I live in Wisconsin and winters take their tole on vehicles. You have a really nice looking first gen Blazer right there. I love the stock look.
Forum: The Lounge
06-07-2010, 03:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,775
Posted By shligger

Those are some nice cars and trucks. It's kind...

Those are some nice cars and trucks. It's kind of strange to see cars like newer Crown Vics but I supposed it's to show how things have changed. Some of those old Broncos looked incredible.
06-04-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,133
Posted By shligger

That thing looks mean. I'd love to own something...

That thing looks mean. I'd love to own something like that.
Forum: The Lounge
05-31-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By shligger

Good luck with a new vehicle. Some vehicles are...

Good luck with a new vehicle. Some vehicles are done from the get go but most new cars are reliable and safe machines. It's a shame they don't make small trucks anymore.
Forum: The Lounge
05-31-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 700
Posted By shligger

That's so silly. The wear and tear on the engine...

That's so silly. The wear and tear on the engine is not worth the trouble.
Forum: The Lounge
05-27-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,203
Posted By shligger

The Equinox isn't even on a truck frame though. ...

The Equinox isn't even on a truck frame though. It's on a car frame and has a car engine.

I'd like to see a new small truck by GM but I don't know if it will happen. The small truck mantra of...
Forum: Off Roading
05-27-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,779
Posted By shligger

Why didn't the rear tires spin when you were...

Why didn't the rear tires spin when you were trying to go up that rock/hill structure? It was in 4x4 because the front wheels spun but the backs seemed locked.
Forum: Builds
05-27-2010, 06:43 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 32,218
Posted By shligger

I live in Wisconsin and I see a deer every month...

I live in Wisconsin and I see a deer every month or so. I'm not in the worst deer area but the highways are notorious for deer crossing. Nice job repairing the truck. It sucks that it's taken so...
Forum: Off Roading
05-20-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,580
Posted By shligger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3KeaWg3ylY&feature...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3KeaWg3ylY&feature=player_embedded

These are pretty beefy tracks. I'd love to own a pair in the future.
Forum: Off Roading
05-19-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,580
Posted By shligger

Oh, they do. ...

Oh, they do.

http://www.americantracktruck.com/uploads/images/JPEG/HPIM0598.jpg

http://www.americantracktruck.com/index.php?page=product-videos

These may be expensive but they beat the price...
05-18-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,434
Posted By shligger

In the Blazer's defense, the suspension was tuned...

In the Blazer's defense, the suspension was tuned for a smooth ride, not offroad prowess. The idea of the Blazer was to give the rugged power of 4x4 while retaining the semi-luxurious qualities of a...
Forum: General Chat
05-17-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 905
Posted By shligger

I ruined the double sided tape by trying to...

I ruined the double sided tape by trying to attach it to my dashboard while it was dusty. After digging, I actually found another disk to use.
Forum: Off Roading
05-17-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,580
Posted By shligger

Reading the advice makes my mudding attempt seem...

Reading the advice makes my mudding attempt seem more and more boneheaded. Do mud-ready tires wear quickly on normal roads? Do you normally take these tires off when driving on the street?
05-16-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,087
Posted By shligger

The smoother your ride, the more lean you get on...

The smoother your ride, the more lean you get on turns. The Blazer's actual turning it pretty tight but the high center of gravity coupled with the softer suspension will do you no favors at high...
Forum: Off Roading
05-16-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,580
Posted By shligger

I'm running street tires. My truck has no...

I'm running street tires. My truck has no ability to get through mud without 4x4 as it just sinks into mud.
Forum: General Chat
05-16-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,732
Posted By shligger

It looks so bad and overdone. Honestly, chrome...

It looks so bad and overdone. Honestly, chrome should be reserved for parts of the car that actually have exposed metal. It's pretty nasty on these TrailBlazers.
Forum: General Chat
05-16-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,675
Posted By shligger

My 230 mile drive is put to shame by some the...

My 230 mile drive is put to shame by some the 3000+ trips listed here. I do enjoy driving the Blazer on the interstate.
Forum: General Chat
05-16-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,366
Posted By shligger

So that Blazer is entirely stock doing all of...

So that Blazer is entirely stock doing all of that?
Forum: General Chat
05-16-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 905
Posted By shligger

GPS disk mount: how to?

I've had my GPS for a while and dislike attaching it to the windows and windshield. I want to attach it to my dash board (top) but the plastic mounting disk that came with it won't stick to my dash....
Forum: Off Roading
05-16-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,580
Posted By shligger

Best way to travel through mud

I want to conquer a mud hole I got stuck in recently. Of course, I'll have a friend with a truck with me as well as a tripod. What's the best way through a mud that you know you can get stuck in? ...
05-16-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,434
Posted By shligger

Thanks for the advice. I really like how your...

Thanks for the advice. I really like how your truck retains its stock look even with the offroad upgrades.
Forum: General Chat
05-15-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 20,595
Posted By shligger

The towing capacity of a Blazer is around 5500...

The towing capacity of a Blazer is around 5500 pounds, including drivers/passengers. If you're towing that much, you should have a trailer with brakes for safety purposes.
Forum: The Lounge
05-14-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,701
Posted By shligger

Looks aside, I'd consider getting one if they...

Looks aside, I'd consider getting one if they offered it with a V6.
Forum: The Lounge
05-14-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 759
Posted By shligger

The 4.3 was built to replace small block V8s...

The 4.3 was built to replace small block V8s (302, 350 I think) and the 3800 was built to replace it's V8 counter part as well. The numbers are similar but the performance differs. A 3800 can tow...
05-14-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,434
Posted By shligger

Nice job. I really botched my first experience...

Nice job. I really botched my first experience in a mud rut. For light offroading, what would you say is the first, most effective upgrade to get?
05-14-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 702
Posted By shligger

It sounds like you have a loose wire. Trace the...

It sounds like you have a loose wire. Trace the wires from the head lights and see if you can find any frayed wires, loose connections or damaged wire.
Forum: Off Roading
05-14-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,592
Posted By shligger

If that's a curb, I'd hate to see a wall...

If that's a curb, I'd hate to see a wall :icon_couchhide:
05-13-2010, 10:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,497
Posted By shligger

I talked to a guy who drove an early '90s...

I talked to a guy who drove an early '90s Silverado. He said he got rear ended once but the truck took no damage. You see, his truck had a large trailer hitch and ball to match and the vehicle that...
Forum: Off Roading
05-13-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 786
Posted By shligger

First offroad, mud experience

It's been raining often for the past few days. It stopped later in the afternoon. I thought I'd have some fun in my truck and drive over to the local park. When I got there, I saw there was a mud...
Forum: The Lounge
05-13-2010, 02:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,621
Posted By shligger

It's a shame they don't make a mid-size SUV...

It's a shame they don't make a mid-size SUV anymore. I can understand that they have crossovers and full-size SUVs but I want the ability of a truck without needing to be in a tank.
Forum: The Lounge
05-12-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 931
Posted By shligger

What makes a beer pong table different from a...

What makes a beer pong table different from a normal ping pong table? Are there markings for cup slots? Included cups?
Forum: Off Roading
05-12-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,592
Posted By shligger

When I was looking for my first vehicle, I drove...

When I was looking for my first vehicle, I drove a lot of machines that the Wisconsin winter would've laughed at. I needed a cheap vehicle with cargo space that still looked nice for under 3 grand. ...
Forum: The Lounge
05-12-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 931
Posted By shligger

I recall being giddy when I was buying a new...

I recall being giddy when I was buying a new guitar amp on craigslist or new guitar equipment on ebay. It's the worst when you get a tracking number and can watch where the package goes every day.
05-12-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,371
Posted By shligger

Nice looking truck. I really like the fog lights.

Nice looking truck. I really like the fog lights.
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