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DetroitDan · 01-28-2012, 10:19 AM

new driver is going to want to be darned careful in a short wheelbase truck, even if it isn't lifted. Not very forgiving in the handling department.

Mine had rot in all the usual places that had been previously repaired. I had to do the rear floor dropoffs area, which is like the rear seat passengers footwell. I even had to put in new seatbelt mounts on the sides. The rear crossmember/body mount on top of the frame at the back is prone to rot away, causing the body to sag and the tailgate not to function properly. An 84 I had was so bad it broke the rear glass hitting a big bump, from the body bouncing down further than it should be able to go. Blazers are particularly susceptible to rot underneath, so look close at these area. Mine needs a rear support, they are available through LMC and others. Don't know yet how bad a job it will be, waiting for nicer weather to address it.
I'd check Ebay for body lifts, or Amazon.
Colorado K5 is a great source, CK5

Good luck with it

01-28-2012, 10:19 AM	#5
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: Which K5 Blazer? new driver is going to want to be darned careful in a short wheelbase truck, even if it isn't lifted. Not very forgiving in the handling department. Mine had rot in all the usual places that had been previously repaired. I had to do the rear floor dropoffs area, which is like the rear seat passengers footwell. I even had to put in new seatbelt mounts on the sides. The rear crossmember/body mount on top of the frame at the back is prone to rot away, causing the body to sag and the tailgate not to function properly. An 84 I had was so bad it broke the rear glass hitting a big bump, from the body bouncing down further than it should be able to go. Blazers are particularly susceptible to rot underneath, so look close at these area. Mine needs a rear support, they are available through LMC and others. Don't know yet how bad a job it will be, waiting for nicer weather to address it. I'd check Ebay for body lifts, or Amazon. Colorado K5 is a great source, CK5 Good luck with it __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.