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12-17-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,896
Posted By Vader

Just like several other people, mine has the...

Just like several other people, mine has the sloppy steering as well. I was quoted at about $550 for a remanufactured steering box and installtion. Replacing the steering box will fix it, but only...
Forum: Builds
12-17-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 27,763
Posted By Vader

What color HID's are you running?

What color HID's are you running?
Forum: Builds
12-17-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,764
Posted By Vader

Not a bad Blazer. I like the color. Looking...

Not a bad Blazer. I like the color. Looking forward to seeing what else you do with it.
12-17-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By Vader

This! My fuel economy has been total s**t the...

This! My fuel economy has been total s**t the last two weeks with the temperature being so cold. Warming it up helps.

Did you replace the fuel filter?
12-17-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 69,585
Posted By Vader

Where in Alberta are you? What site did you order...

Where in Alberta are you? What site did you order the LEDs from?
12-17-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
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Views: 658
Posted By Vader

Go with Moog if its within your budget. Their...

Go with Moog if its within your budget. Their known for being really good quality.
Forum: Builds
12-17-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,391
Posted By Vader

I like that bumper. Pretty neat design. Is it...

I like that bumper. Pretty neat design. Is it steel or aluminum? I didnt see it mentioned but maybe I missed it.

Poor luck on the crankshaft. Im wondering what they would have had to have done...
12-17-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,723
Posted By Vader

When I did mine I could do all of them but #3....

When I did mine I could do all of them but #3. What a pain in the a**! I ended up not being able to disconnect the steering shaft so I just took it to a mechanic I knew and had him do the last one....
12-17-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,554
Posted By Vader

That would honestly be kinda cool to see...

That would honestly be kinda cool to see...
12-15-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,203
Posted By Vader

Check your distributor cap while your at it. I...

Check your distributor cap while your at it. I had a random missfire code pop up and the engine ran like poop. Turns out the distributor cap was faulty. A new one fixed it right up.
12-15-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 784
Posted By Vader

Shocks wont affect lateral pull. Worn tie rods...

Shocks wont affect lateral pull. Worn tie rods will also cause a pull. If you havent had them replaced in a while you might need too. Inspect your ball joints, as the original ones will be riveted...
12-15-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 309
Posted By Vader

Welcome from Calgary

Welcome from Calgary
Forum: General Chat
12-15-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 72,829
Posted By Vader

Spend $1,200 on a new rad and wheel bearing (plus...

Spend $1,200 on a new rad and wheel bearing (plus labour costs) a little while ago. So far running good.
12-15-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,065
Posted By Vader

Wow I love that rear bumper from BlueLake! That...

Wow I love that rear bumper from BlueLake! That thing is awesome. Priced at $525 aint bad, but I would hate to see the shipping cost on that.

Worth it though. I have wanted a better tire carrier...
Forum: Builds
12-15-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,706
Posted By Vader

Love the wheels. Were you able to find those in a...

Love the wheels. Were you able to find those in a bolt pattern that fits?
12-15-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,963
Posted By Vader

Im pretty sure that the local PD here would not...

Im pretty sure that the local PD here would not find that amusing at all.

I think its cool, but im not willing to find out how expenisve the tickets will be.
Forum: General Chat
12-15-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 64,809
Posted By Vader

Rolled over 331,000km the other day.

Rolled over 331,000km the other day.
Forum: The Lounge
12-15-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,250
Posted By Vader

Finally warming up here in Calgary. The snow...

Finally warming up here in Calgary. The snow piles in my neighborhood are like 3 ft high. Pretty brutal last week.
12-15-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,019
Posted By Vader

So far the LEDs have held up really well. We had...

So far the LEDs have held up really well. We had a week where the temperature reached -35C (-30 F) and they still started up every single time.

At this time, I know it was commented that the...
12-15-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,086
Posted By Vader

I have LEDs in my license plate lights as well....

I have LEDs in my license plate lights as well. They took a bit of playing with to get them to seat right and to actually illuminate. Its not just as easy as plugging in and going like a normal bulb....
11-26-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,019
Posted By Vader

HIDs are legal up here, but the reason I did not...

HIDs are legal up here, but the reason I did not want HIDs was because of the issues at startup in cold temps. I know several people who run HIDs on a variety of vehicles and that is a common...
11-25-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By Vader

I believe they mean the front wheels have a...

I believe they mean the front wheels have a larger offset causing them to stick further out. You can fix that by finding wheels with a smaller offset.
Forum: Off Roading
11-25-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 973
Posted By Vader

Right now I have Hercules Avalanche winter tires...

Right now I have Hercules Avalanche winter tires on it. So far I really like them. Great through the snow so far. They can be studded for ice as well which was a plus.
Forum: General Chat
11-25-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,797
Posted By Vader

Got new LED off road lights mounted on the...

Got new LED off road lights mounted on the bumper! Just gotta get em wired up now.
11-25-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,019
Posted By Vader

LED 9006 Headlight Bulb Review!

Hey everyone,

I wanted to post my experience with a new LED headlight bulb kit recentley made available on the market! For this review the vehicle I used is my 1998 GMC Jimmy SLS.

Let me start...
11-14-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By Vader

Welcome from Calgary! Where in Alberta are...

Welcome from Calgary!

Where in Alberta are you from?
Forum: Builds
11-14-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1,634
Views: 478,435
Posted By Vader

Paint? All I see is mud.... :) They...

Paint? All I see is mud.... :)



They look sick though.
11-14-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 25,682
Posted By Vader

Should tie in with the regular brake light fuse. ...

Should tie in with the regular brake light fuse.

I would inspect the wiring for any shorts or bad connections. Trace it back if you have too.
11-14-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 357
Posted By Vader

Welcome to Blazer Forum!

Welcome to Blazer Forum!
Forum: Builds
11-14-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,769
Posted By Vader

The paint job is kinda cool. Good work. I...

The paint job is kinda cool. Good work.

I think that's a 95-96. They updated and changed the front end in 97.
Forum: The Lounge
10-28-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 620
Posted By Vader

Silly Canadians.... oh wait...

Silly Canadians.... oh wait...
10-28-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,215
Posted By Vader

You dont have to take the tires off, but its...

You dont have to take the tires off, but its easier.

Their is whats known as the "buisness card prep" where you stick business cards between the tire and wheel to prevent over spray. A few of my...
Forum: Builds
10-28-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1,634
Views: 478,435
Posted By Vader

Jesus, did you steal that from a Tractor or...

Jesus, did you steal that from a Tractor or something??
Forum: Builds
10-28-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,077
Posted By Vader

Looks way better black!

Looks way better black!
10-28-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By Vader

If you want a 16" wheel, take a look at the...

If you want a 16" wheel, take a look at the Camaro IROC wheels. Their the same bolt pattern as the Blazer. A couple forum guys here run them, and they look pretty decent.
10-28-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,108
Posted By Vader

Im pretty sure the factory tire size actually...

Im pretty sure the factory tire size actually works out to a 29" tire. At least mine is on the 235/75/R15's.
Forum: Builds
10-28-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,344
Posted By Vader

Looks great! Same color as mine. I like the Cowl...

Looks great! Same color as mine. I like the Cowl hood for sure.
Forum: The Lounge
10-28-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,509
Posted By Vader

The Edmonton Remand Centre (or ERC for short) is...

The Edmonton Remand Centre (or ERC for short) is for holding people while they await court, and await transfer to a Sentenced facility. People convicted of a crime don't actually serve their sentence...
Forum: General Chat
10-28-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 571
Posted By Vader

Production stopped in 04 on them for the normal...

Production stopped in 04 on them for the normal customer market, but they were made until 05 as fleet vehicles and such. Just type in that yours is a 2004 as their is no difference.
10-28-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,695
Posted By Vader

Another Welcome from Alberta!

Another Welcome from Alberta!
12-03-2012, 06:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,992
Posted By Vader

I would go to a muffler shop. They have all kinds...

I would go to a muffler shop. They have all kinds of piping laying around and can easily weld one on for you for cheap.
Forum: Off Roading
12-03-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,175
Posted By Vader

Theirs been a few stories of a ZR2 out performing...

Theirs been a few stories of a ZR2 out performing some modded Jeeps. They can pretty much go everywhere a stock or lightly modified Jeep can go. If your needing new tires look into the new Toyo AT2...
11-18-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,280
Posted By Vader

And that highlights why I have always wanted a...

And that highlights why I have always wanted a Hummer H1!
11-07-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 746
Posted By Vader

Hopefully this helps. Not my artwork. ...

Hopefully this helps. Not my artwork.
http://s19.postimage.org/9qewvwr4z/foglite.jpg
11-07-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By Vader

Welcome to blazer forum. As for the...

Welcome to blazer forum.

As for the steering, the steering box was found to be defective in several models, including the Suburban and S10's. Replacing the steering box with a remanufactured unit...
11-07-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,524
Posted By Vader

Welcome to Blazer Forum!

Welcome to Blazer Forum!
Forum: General Chat
11-02-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,083
Posted By Vader

Jesus. That's crazy. Are their any markings to...

Jesus. That's crazy. Are their any markings to indicate what brand they may be? Is it possible the PO installed cheap Chinese knock off rotors?
11-02-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,390
Posted By Vader

When I drove my BMW in the winter I left the CAI...

When I drove my BMW in the winter I left the CAI intake on. I didn't see any adverse effects with it so I don't see a reason to remove it.
11-02-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 745
Posted By Vader

The steering boxes in the Suburbans and other...

The steering boxes in the Suburbans and other models were found to be defective. They wear out and the connection becomes loose resulting the wheel ring able to turn with no movement from the wheels...
Forum: General Chat
11-01-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,538
Posted By Vader

I like the first one you posted. But it all...

I like the first one you posted. But it all depends on your budget and what your plans are for it. If your just looking for a good quality, decent SUV then get the blue one. If you want an offroad...
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