80'S BLAZER What to look out for.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CHEVYJEFF · 09-16-2003, 10:52 AM

Going today to look at a 80's k5 blazer today. Besides the obvoius things such as body rot, int, motor, what are some things to be on the look out for? Mostly concerned with the 4X4 stuff. It has a 4" lift, new springs and dual shocks in front and blocks in back. This blazer wont see extream off roading just light trail, some mud and towing my 23 ft boat.

**Captkaos** · 09-16-2003, 11:20 AM

Slack in the drivetrain, loose transfer case chain, missing driveshafts = somthing bad, slop in the steering, loose joints at the knuckle, torn/broken rear shock mounts, cracked/broken frame at the steering box, All accessories work properly.....

CHEVYJEFF · 09-16-2003, 11:58 AM

how do you check for slop in the knuckles and drive train? could this be done during a test drive with 4X4 engaged? or does the truck need to be jacked up off the tires?

CRRoy71 · 09-16-2003, 12:04 PM

You are not going to like that cowl induction hood, why don't you just send it to me when you get it and I will get rid of it for you.

:p

CHEVYJEFF · 09-16-2003, 12:37 PM

:p As a bonus it comes with hail damage at no extra cost, If I buy it will be doing the paintless dent repair on it minus the paintless part.

IoWnZa · 09-16-2003, 06:35 PM

That looks like a nice one, do you have a Picture of the Back End? I am having my Dual Exhaust redone with Dual DynoMax Ultra Flo SS Mufflers and I would like to see how your Exhaust looks at the Angle like that.

Are those Mickey Thompson Classic II's with 33x12.50's wrapped around them?

Thanks,

-IoWnZa

CHEVYJEFF · 09-17-2003, 09:07 AM

here is the link to it on ebay. its a good truck but needs a little to much cosmetic work for me to purchase right now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2432858522

IoWnZa · 09-17-2003, 09:35 AM

I see what you mean, and thanks for the Link. I am going to get my new Exhaust the same way it is set up now. Coming out the back behind the tires, like every Blazer should be...

-IoWnZa

09-16-2003, 10:52 AM	#1
CHEVYJEFF Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYLIE TEXAS Posts: 232	80'S BLAZER What to look out for.. Going today to look at a 80's k5 blazer today. Besides the obvoius things such as body rot, int, motor, what are some things to be on the look out for? Mostly concerned with the 4X4 stuff. It has a 4" lift, new springs and dual shocks in front and blocks in back. This blazer wont see extream off roading just light trail, some mud and towing my 23 ft boat. Attached Images __________________ http://members.cardomain.com/chevyjeff 57 2 DOOR HDTP 82 CORVETTE 90 V10 BLAZER 97 REGAL LSR 2100 (BOAT)

09-16-2003, 11:20 AM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Slack in the drivetrain, loose transfer case chain, missing driveshafts = somthing bad, slop in the steering, loose joints at the knuckle, torn/broken rear shock mounts, cracked/broken frame at the steering box, All accessories work properly..... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

09-16-2003, 11:58 AM	#3
CHEVYJEFF Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYLIE TEXAS Posts: 232	how do you check for slop in the knuckles and drive train? could this be done during a test drive with 4X4 engaged? or does the truck need to be jacked up off the tires? __________________ http://members.cardomain.com/chevyjeff 57 2 DOOR HDTP 82 CORVETTE 90 V10 BLAZER 97 REGAL LSR 2100 (BOAT)

09-16-2003, 12:04 PM	#4
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	You are not going to like that cowl induction hood, why don't you just send it to me when you get it and I will get rid of it for you. :p __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

09-16-2003, 12:37 PM	#5
CHEVYJEFF Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYLIE TEXAS Posts: 232	:p As a bonus it comes with hail damage at no extra cost, If I buy it will be doing the paintless dent repair on it minus the paintless part. __________________ http://members.cardomain.com/chevyjeff 57 2 DOOR HDTP 82 CORVETTE 90 V10 BLAZER 97 REGAL LSR 2100 (BOAT)

09-16-2003, 06:35 PM	#6
IoWnZa Big Block Blazer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ellsworth, ME. Posts: 509	That looks like a nice one, do you have a Picture of the Back End? I am having my Dual Exhaust redone with Dual DynoMax Ultra Flo SS Mufflers and I would like to see how your Exhaust looks at the Angle like that. Are those Mickey Thompson Classic II's with 33x12.50's wrapped around them? Thanks, -IoWnZa __________________ [1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer][454BBC][TH400][NP241][Dana 44][GM 12 Bolt w/ Eaton LSD][Hedman HTC Hedders][Dual 2.5" Stainless Steel Exhaust][Hedman Turbo Muffler's][Dual Spal's 14" Electric Fan's][32x11.50R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO's on 15x8 Rallys]

09-17-2003, 09:07 AM	#7
CHEVYJEFF Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYLIE TEXAS Posts: 232	here is the link to it on ebay. its a good truck but needs a little to much cosmetic work for me to purchase right now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2432858522 __________________ http://members.cardomain.com/chevyjeff 57 2 DOOR HDTP 82 CORVETTE 90 V10 BLAZER 97 REGAL LSR 2100 (BOAT)

09-17-2003, 09:35 AM	#8
IoWnZa Big Block Blazer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ellsworth, ME. Posts: 509	I see what you mean, and thanks for the Link. I am going to get my new Exhaust the same way it is set up now. Coming out the back behind the tires, like every Blazer should be... -IoWnZa __________________ [1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer][454BBC][TH400][NP241][Dana 44][GM 12 Bolt w/ Eaton LSD][Hedman HTC Hedders][Dual 2.5" Stainless Steel Exhaust][Hedman Turbo Muffler's][Dual Spal's 14" Electric Fan's][32x11.50R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO's on 15x8 Rallys]



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