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01-29-2009, 12:16 AM
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what to look for
im planning on buying a 81-87 4x4 some time soon and wondering what problems i need to look for. im not really worried about the condition of the body to some extent cause il use it as a bush buggy/winter driver. plans are basicly a 4 inch lift, 33-35" tires. im definatly gonna stay away from the diesels unless i find a real cheap one to swap in a gas. also did the blazers/jimmys of this era come with the removable roof or was it completly fixed? thanx
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01-29-2009, 12:20 AM
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Re: what to look for
hmmm don't like the 73-80?
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01-29-2009, 12:23 AM
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Re: what to look for
not really, im not a big fan of the grill design
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01-29-2009, 01:25 AM
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Re: what to look for
69-75 blazers had fully removable tops 76-91 they had a cab like a truck but where the cab ends the rest is a removable top
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01-29-2009, 08:14 AM
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Re: what to look for
The only problem is the frame cracking around the steering box. Not a big deal since repair plates are only a hundred bucks.
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01-31-2009, 03:16 AM
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Re: what to look for
what kind of transfer cases did they use during this period, did the k10s have the same as the k20s? reason why im asking is cause a buddy of mine has a 84 gmc k20 and the transfer case blew up on him.
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01-31-2009, 11:42 AM
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Re: what to look for
The 81-87 trucks used a NP 208 aluminum transfer case. They are a chain driven unit. The big thing to watch on these is to make sure that you use Dexron 3 automatic transmission fluid in them, not 90 weight gear lube. People tend to make the mistake of putting gear lube in them and that is usually what ends up causing them to fail. I believe the later model Blazers from 89 up to 91 used a NP 241 aluminum transfer case. The same rules apply. Don't used gear lube in them! I have owned them, and currently have one in my 1986 K10. No problems to report. Good luck finding a truck. ...Joe
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01-31-2009, 11:43 AM
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Re: what to look for
Plan on replacing every brake line.
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