New from detroit and my 2nd marriage.

[68panelman]

Great looking k/5. Did you have any body/ frame flex problems with the spare tire carrier?

[71blazerdetroit]

no, i fixed all the body mounts before doing the cage and tire carrier, if anything it helps hold it straight.

[70 beast]

wicked looking K5!!!
Whats your suspension set up?

[71blazerdetroit]

Originally Posted by 70 beast

wicked looking K5!!!
Whats your suspension set up?

4" leafs in front , rear has ord shackle flip, BDS shocks.

planning on getting 2" leafs to level out the rear.

I'm still fighting the urge to 4 link the rear and not bother with leafs.

[BOHICA]

What did you use for bearings on the tire carrier hinges...or is it just steel on steel?

[Luba]

Nice. I like it.

[71blazerdetroit]

Originally Posted by BOHICA

What did you use for bearings on the tire carrier hinges...or is it just steel on steel?

the tire carrier hinges down. no bearings needed.

I used these..
http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?rout...product_id=130

Thier just dom tubing with poly sleeves. I'll take close up pics of the anchor points and post them.

[Morgan]

Another impressed newb here - just recently purchased a '71 Jimmy (), so let's just say I'm eagerly watching your mods! And I'll take the next spot in line in you're wanting to build another front winch bumper and sell it!
Keep up the awesome work!

[BOHICA]

Originally Posted by 71blazerdetroit

the tire carrier hinges down. no bearings needed.

I used these..
http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?rout...product_id=130

Thier just dom tubing with poly sleeves. I'll take close up pics of the anchor points and post them.

Thanks! I had no idea where to get those for down the road when I make a carrier.

[71blazerdetroit]

could one of the mods move this to the build section please?

little bit of color added , stripped eveything down to bare metal and lined the exterior.

Close ups of the tire carrier anchor points, welded through the fenders to the C pillar.

I also realize my camera sucks now in low light. Still have to do the passenger side.

[71blazerdetroit]

well it's time for winter and I'm happy with the raptor liner paint job.

Held up good against a few branches / trees and the mud comes off fairly easy.

So, the last 4 months been piecing together a new 350, .020 over , flat top pistons, lunatti cam, electric fan upgrade.
Current motor, leaks from rear main and rear of intake.

My blazer will finally stop marking it's territory every where I go.
BTW, Am I the only one that it bothers leaving quarter size puddles every where?

So next few weeks in the garage for a heart transplant.

[thor]

Just found this thread. How'd the motor swap go?

[Splash4195]

Nice build!

[71blazerdetroit]

Motor is in, with vortec heads and dual plane intake, still tuning the carb.

Threw in a electric fan, and braided fuel lines, working on a new carb hat and air box to protect the air cleaner at the moment.

I'm more impressed with the electric fan than anything allowing the motor to heat up faster and warmer heat in the cab, during the 20 degree days were having.

I will post a pic installed later. (teaser sorry have family over this weekend)

[bweezy]

I have the same leak out of my valve cover. Drives me nuts. I'm hoping to get a year out of this 350 then going to do some major work to the hole truck.
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[BOHICA]

Any updates? Did you tie your cage into the frame or just bolt it to the body?