Whad'ya Think?

[Tino]

This is basically my truck only different wheels tires and color.

Gettin a good deal on it, but now I need to get a 4.56 gear ratio and a brake upgrade kit.

[YamaOni]

Looks nice:D , Plan to make some play money next winter?

[Tino]

heh, offroading capabilities aren't great, but I'll be hitting mild trails etc. Theres decent aftermarket support also for upgrades etc but i'm not sure how far exactly im gonna go. keep it simple.

[YamaOni]

heh, offroading capabilities aren't great, but I'll be hitting mild trails etc. Theres decent aftermarket support also for upgrades etc but i'm not sure how far exactly im gonna go. keep it simple.

F-that, Just put a snow plow on the front and make some money!

:dogpile

[Rockenreno]

I'm Mr. Plow, that's my name, that name again is Mr. Plow!

just don't get ousted by the Plow King or hilarity may ensue...

[Nathan]

Brake upgrade? you dont need no stinkin brakes...that bad boy will stop fine....

[SmithSR]

lifted Chevy S-10Blazer/Jimmy of that vintage have notoriously weak frame and suspension points. I'd suggest you use extremely wise judgement when modifying such vehicles. These trucks simply cannot handle the excess forces placed on suspension components. I've seen several blazers brought in on a flatbed towtruck to my shop with nearly irreparable frame damage. Over time, cost of ownership will bankrupt you. I'm not just talkin out my butt here, I've seen the horror first hand.

[Repo Man]

I'm Mr. Plow, that's my name, that name again is Mr. Plow!

just don't get ousted by the Plow King or hilarity may ensue...

Ok Homer.

[AZhitman]

2 words: V8 swap.

[SmithSR]

add to the list: gussetted frame, dana 60's front/rear

[Dano]

and a full urban assault package w/brushgaurds and big PIAA lights everywhere with KC covers on em...o and u need a HUUUUUUGE WINCH!!!

-Dan

[Tino]

add to the list: gussetted frame, dana 60's front/rear

aw cmon now, they do have aftermarket gm supports for the frame behind the gearbox where its the weakest.

[SmithSR]

Tino, I'd never hate on your ride. Good luck with the project.

[PalmerWMD]

Good Luck Tino.

Let us know how it goes.

Fred..

[Tino]

Tino, I'd never hate on your ride. Good luck with the project.

yea but damnit you got me thinking now.

[Tino]

heh, is this the new edit rule? 30 minutes or less? Guess I gotta bump it.

but smithy: think I'd be ok with this 33"s 4.11 along with the tm5.http://www.4wheelparts.com/pro...R5GR4

[SmithSR]

Tino, the brace is a very good place to start. If you've got any metalworking or welding skills, then you can also fab up some horizontal frame braces to help box the frame up and shore up any excess frame movement. I've had to do this on my '72 bronco to combat the effects of big tires on a 30-plus year old frame. I think the main problem with the blazer/jimmy lifted trucks are the younger and not so wise owners who lift em and then proceed to beat the HOLY CRAP out of them. If you need a bruiser, get something with solid axles. much less likely to break.Again, good luck with the project, and let us all know how it works out!

[Tino]

Truthfully, I doubt I'll ever take it off road without some serious work on it, yea I guess it's gonna be more for show. I should be alright with the simple frame supports (note simple) with the setup I have going in, you think?

[SmithSR]

Yeah man, it should work out great if you build it with care.

West Coast Choppers kicks A**!!! I'm more of a sportbike guy, but his stuff is beautiful and evil at the same time, ya know?