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Old 09-02-2014, 11:17 AM   #1
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CL blazer---not mine

Looks like torsion boxes are cut out of it, and seller asking $36K? Is the highlander really that desirable?

I've seen some blazers in good condition go for some good numbers lately.

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Old 09-02-2014, 01:22 PM   #2
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Re: CL blazer---not mine

Looks nice but it is concerning the way the torsion boxes are missing. It would make me question what other shortcuts were made in the build.
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Old 09-02-2014, 01:44 PM   #3
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Re: CL blazer---not mine

I wonder if it's a true Highlander - would like to see the SPID
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Old 09-02-2014, 04:04 PM   #4
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I don't think it will get anywhere close to 36k. It does seem like the market has changed and Blazers are bringing much more money than in the recent past. Wish I hadn't sold mine. I would like to replace it, but it's tough finding a decent deal right now.
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Old 09-05-2014, 06:21 AM   #5
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Re: CL blazer---not mine

I thought I knew my stuff and maybe I call them something else, but what are torsion boxes?
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Old 09-05-2014, 07:26 AM   #6
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I thought I knew my stuff and maybe I call them something else, but what are torsion boxes?
"Torsion Boxes" = "Rocker Boxes"
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Old 09-05-2014, 08:32 AM   #7
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Re: CL blazer---not mine

Torsion boxes are a major structural part of the truck. I can't imagine why they are not there.
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Old 09-05-2014, 11:38 AM   #8
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Torsion boxes are a major structural part of the truck. I can't imagine why they are not there.
My guess would be rust and then cut out to remove any signs of rust.
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Old 09-05-2014, 03:16 PM   #9
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Re: CL blazer---not mine

Hard to tell what's under all the " crud" that he covered with the paint under the truck and the lack of the rocker box makes me question a lot more. 36k and the thing should be almost perfect. Maybe I'm just out of touch.
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Old 09-05-2014, 10:57 PM   #10
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They stiffen the body to help make up for the lack of a solid roof. Deleting them can cause serious alignment problems at the doors.
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