Question for those who have blazers and actually use them offroad - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

masterbeavis · 09-09-2010, 10:15 PM

Would you/do you prefer having an auto over a stickshift? I am selling a Jimmy that is a 4 speed and am contemplating robbing parts to convert my blazer from a TH350 to a stick... Thoughts or ideas?

bigbadchev72 · 09-10-2010, 12:36 AM

mine was a auto when i got it, swapped to a 465/205 and am now running a 350/205. Mine was a mechanical linkage, then i converted it to hydro linkage since it was getting bound up flexing it. It is now an auto again, i personally like my auto right now. it does have a shift kit to beef it up a little. What ever you deceide to run, make sure you have the torque mount bracket or the transfer case. IT IS NECESARY IF YOU WHEEL IT!! It will crack your adaptor without it.

old man jimmy · 09-10-2010, 01:01 AM

I got mine with a stick for the sole purpose of being able to get it started with a dead battery when I was 70 or so miles from any help. Always carried a come-a-long and cables. And could always find a hill to get it rolling. Only downfall I could imagine would be a novice not knowing what gear to select when they go up a mountain. If you need granny, you start the hill in granny. So I prefer the stick shift. Also a little more reliable. I'm sure you'll get a lot of posts on this one as everyone has their own opinions, and each has good and bad points.

Jtrux · 09-13-2010, 10:11 AM

I love my 4 speed but for just plain ole simplicity an auto is nice, just press the gas and go. Offroad an auto is nicer for the simple fact that if you're trying to get up an little ledge you don't have to balance the clutch, brake and gas, just hit the gas and you're over it. Also the torque converter will act as a bit of a shock absorber on your components and you as well, the ride won't be quite as jolting.

With all that being said I still have sticks in everything I own for no other reason than I like shifting but there are times when I think for just a second that an auto would be nice.

**truckster** · 09-23-2010, 09:29 PM

I have an auto and it works fine off-road, although I don't go rock climbing with it. I do have an override on the neutral safety switch so I can start it in gear.

chevyblazer · 09-24-2010, 12:59 AM

y preferr auto

vtblazer · 10-02-2010, 07:05 PM

Auto hands down without a doubt.

After rock crawling with an auto, I'd never go back to a standard.

heyray · 11-19-2010, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Auto hands down without a doubt.

After rock crawling with an auto, I'd never go back to a standard.

ditto

*Cartoonface* · 11-19-2010, 02:14 AM

Auto!

Burt4x4 · 11-19-2010, 10:57 AM

Manual For Life!! You slushbox lovers better carry fire extinguishers, like 4 of them...=

More than once I have seen them over heat and puke out the fill spout right onto the headers and Fire-In-da-HOLE run forest run~!

BIGBLU 72 · 11-20-2010, 12:48 AM

what i like about my 4 speed is the fact that something cant knock a hole in my trans pan and drain all my fluid out leaving my stuck or have my motor overheat and it cook the trans.........plus you gotta love the super low of a bulldog

RED72blazer · 11-20-2010, 04:07 PM

I've currently got a auto.....It's nice and easy to drive. I have no complaints. That being said, I am going to be performing a diesel swap. With that will come a NV4500. Mainly I don't want to deal with an auto behind a diesel. I mosty use my truck on old logging roads and fairly easy stuff. I'd never think of rock crawling it. So i think it will be good. If i was building a crawler I'd run a auto too.

09-09-2010, 10:15 PM	#1
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Question for those who have blazers and actually use them offroad Would you/do you prefer having an auto over a stickshift? I am selling a Jimmy that is a 4 speed and am contemplating robbing parts to convert my blazer from a TH350 to a stick... Thoughts or ideas? __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

09-10-2010, 12:36 AM	#2
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: Question for those who have blazers and actually use them offroad mine was a auto when i got it, swapped to a 465/205 and am now running a 350/205. Mine was a mechanical linkage, then i converted it to hydro linkage since it was getting bound up flexing it. It is now an auto again, i personally like my auto right now. it does have a shift kit to beef it up a little. What ever you deceide to run, make sure you have the torque mount bracket or the transfer case. IT IS NECESARY IF YOU WHEEL IT!! It will crack your adaptor without it. __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels Last edited by bigbadchev72; 09-10-2010 at 12:39 AM.

09-10-2010, 01:01 AM	#3
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: Question for those who have blazers and actually use them offroad I got mine with a stick for the sole purpose of being able to get it started with a dead battery when I was 70 or so miles from any help. Always carried a come-a-long and cables. And could always find a hill to get it rolling. Only downfall I could imagine would be a novice not knowing what gear to select when they go up a mountain. If you need granny, you start the hill in granny. So I prefer the stick shift. Also a little more reliable. I'm sure you'll get a lot of posts on this one as everyone has their own opinions, and each has good and bad points.

09-13-2010, 10:11 AM	#4
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Question for those who have blazers and actually use them offroad I love my 4 speed but for just plain ole simplicity an auto is nice, just press the gas and go. Offroad an auto is nicer for the simple fact that if you're trying to get up an little ledge you don't have to balance the clutch, brake and gas, just hit the gas and you're over it. Also the torque converter will act as a bit of a shock absorber on your components and you as well, the ride won't be quite as jolting. With all that being said I still have sticks in everything I own for no other reason than I like shifting but there are times when I think for just a second that an auto would be nice. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

09-23-2010, 09:29 PM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Question for those who have blazers and actually use them offroad I have an auto and it works fine off-road, although I don't go rock climbing with it. I do have an override on the neutral safety switch so I can start it in gear.

09-24-2010, 12:59 AM	#6
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: Question for those who have blazers and actually use them offroad y preferr auto __________________ cucharitas customs

10-02-2010, 07:05 PM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Question for those who have blazers and actually use them offroad Auto hands down without a doubt. After rock crawling with an auto, I'd never go back to a standard.

11-19-2010, 02:14 AM	#9
Cartoonface Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 55	Re: Question for those who have blazers and actually use them offroad Auto!

11-19-2010, 10:57 AM	#10
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Question for those who have blazers and actually use them offroad Manual For Life!! You slushbox lovers better carry fire extinguishers, like 4 of them...= More than once I have seen them over heat and puke out the fill spout right onto the headers and Fire-In-da-HOLE run forest run~! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

11-20-2010, 12:48 AM	#11
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Question for those who have blazers and actually use them offroad what i like about my 4 speed is the fact that something cant knock a hole in my trans pan and drain all my fluid out leaving my stuck or have my motor overheat and it cook the trans.........plus you gotta love the super low of a bulldog __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

11-20-2010, 04:07 PM	#12
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Question for those who have blazers and actually use them offroad I've currently got a auto.....It's nice and easy to drive. I have no complaints. That being said, I am going to be performing a diesel swap. With that will come a NV4500. Mainly I don't want to deal with an auto behind a diesel. I mosty use my truck on old logging roads and fairly easy stuff. I'd never think of rock crawling it. So i think it will be good. If i was building a crawler I'd run a auto too. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

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