In the beginning... a very stock K5 Blazer purchased
in 1991. The running boards were the first to go! GM 10 bolt axles
front and rear, 208 t-case, 465 4 speed, and a TBI 350 exist under
the sheet metal. The rear 10 bolt broke twice! A 383 was installed
but didn't live long due to operator error.
Stage 2
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Ugly, but a 14 bolt FF is in the rear, Dana 44 front,
205 t-case, and a 6" Skyjacker lift is added. Don't ask about the tires.
Stage 3
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New paint is obvious. 35" Boggers, Skyler top, and a
91 grill is installed. A used 454 is installed but didn't survive
long. It's now considered the money pit!
Stage 4
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A few suspension mods. Softer springs, crossover
steering, Revolers, greasable bushings, shackle flip, longer shocks
and custom mounts help achieve a score of 986 RTI on a 25 degree ramp. Also replaced the Dana 44 with a Dana 60. New gears and lockers front and rear along with beefy 1 ton CV drive shafts. The Swamper Radials replaced the Boggers and fuel injection is added to the second 454.
Transfer Case:
NP 205, twin stick, 1350 CV joints front and rear, High Angle
custom flange front and rear
Front Axle:
Dana 60, 35 spline shafts, Warn 35 spline premium hubs, 4.88 gears,
ARB air locker, crossover steering, AGR Rock Ram Steering, alum
diff cover, 4x Doctors diff guard, Rock Rod tie rod
Rear Axle:
GM Corporate 14 Bolt, Detroit Locker, 4.88 gears, TSM rear disk
brakes, Mag-Hytec diff. cover
Suspension:
6" BDS front springs, Offroad Design 4" shackle flip with custom
BDS rear springs, Rancho RS9012 shocks, Off-Road Design HD front
shackles
Wheels & Tires:
Eagle 16.5 x 9.75 rims, Super Swamper Radial TSL
36x14.5x16.5
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