Which K5 Blazer?

[ctandc]

The kid is fast approaching is learner's permit and we've been talking about vehicles. He likes the full size Blazers and so do I ...which helps since I'll be doing all the teaching him how to wrench.

Would prefer a TBI equipped truck and I'm pretty familiar with GM EFI stuff from past project cars and trucks. Not to mention that most Qjet equipped trucks have probably been modified with easier to understand out of the box carbs, and we're not looking to hot rod anything initially...and I'm not real keen on fixing previous owners "upgrades".

That being said.

TBI was 1987-1991 (unless I'm missing something) right?

Any year preferred over the others or any year to stay away from? Reason?

Beside the normal spots, where should I be looking for any rust damage?
(Electrical, Interior, Mechanical etc I don't mind doing. I even don't mind paint...just think I've had my fill of cutting, welding and patching cancer)

If the K5 we purchase isn't already lifted a bit, we'll probably go body lift and 33's at most to start. Any preference for where to buy a decent body lift kit?

Any gotcha's specific to K5? (shifters, linkages, brake lines etc) for a small body lift?

Any other K5 specific forums that anyone might recommend?

Until then I'll be searching around.

Thanks