1985 K5 Blazer: Added another one to the stable

[Captkaos]

Saturday, November 14th, 2015: I was able to borrow a buddy of mines shop (and stayed way longer that I wanted) but with a few hurdles we got the front lift on. One spring would not seat in the axle locator.  We ended up dropping it and drilling it to fit.  The size different was huge and drilled a 17/32" hole for it to fit and ran out of time.

Sunday, November 15th, 2015: I spend the day getting the springs back in, the first set of shocks mounted and the Z linked connected and called it a day.  With the 33's, this thing looks weird to me.

[Captkaos]

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015: Called my buddys 4x4 shop and told him to order the rear springs.

Monday, November 23rd, 2015: I spend a good amount of time trying to free the rear leaf from the truck.  All I had was a Sawzall and got the inside bolt loose and got a call that the rear lift kit arrived and I went and picked them up, while I was there ordered some Wild Country MTX 35x12.50 Tires.  I also got 2 6" cut off wheels.

[Captkaos]

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015: My buddy that owns the shop cut me out a plate for my winch to be mounted.  While I got the rear spring bolts cut off the truck he took care of welding in the plate for the winch.  I put the R10 Driver to work and drove to pick up the tires for the Wild Country MTX 35x12.50x15 tires.  While they were mounted them for me I ran around trying to find replacement bolts for the springs.



Got the suspension on and the new tires and I had my buddy weld on the much needed exhaust hanger brackets on the truck and had to call it an early evening.

[Captkaos]

Sunday, November 29th, 2015: Set the truck down and got all the leafs tightened to spec, did a some what adjustment on the steering after getting the drop pitman arm on and finally got it back home.

[Captkaos]

Sunday, December 6th, 2015: Took the truck on its first voyage after the suspension and tire upgrade along with the new brakes to do a shakedown.  Didn't get it up to speed yet but that steering needs to be recentered, again...  Looking for a rear bumper to mount my spare MTX on.  Hopefully I will be able to use this for the hunting season.  Still need to get it tagged and insured.

[BBM3]

If I ever see that front end in my rearview mirror I'll be flooring it and running for cover.

[Captkaos]

LOL, I was looking for a cheap front bumper and found this one for $125...  Would have liked something less pronounced, but...

[LTZ C20]

Those new tires do alot for that beast.

[Captkaos]

Thanks!

[BBM3]

LOL, I was looking for a cheap front bumper and found this one for $125...  Would have liked something less pronounced, but...

I wasn't being critical the entire truck is all business.
Love it!

[Irish_Alley]

i like it. wonder if it can be modified for more aerodynamics without cutting down on the cooling

[LTZ C20]

i like it. wonder if it can be modified for more aerodynamics without cutting down on the cooling

You will never be able to make that bumper aerodynamic, it's the size of a moose lol. Let's being honest, being the first Gen trucks to be designed in a wind tunnel, they still have the aerodynamic properties of a house brick haha.

[Irish_Alley]

Lol I'm talking about putting something on those vertical brackets like sheet metal to give it and "edge" so it cuts the air instead of just ramming it

[Captkaos]

It has a diesel in it and 35's  I don't think I could add to the aerodynamics any...

[Irish_Alley]

I don't know why as easy as I could make a new bumper for my truck I like the chrome stock one but even if it bigger on the bottom it might help