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Now on to the next thing 1. Steering box needs some fixing 2. Transmission change 3. Axles (GM 14 bolt in rear and Dana 60 front) 4. 383 stricken truck motor with holly terminator TBI carb

Here is a lesson learned. Double check all your parts before you start the install or you may discover after your blazer is all apart that you have springs from a 2007 2wd truck for your 91 k5 and let me tell ya, not even close. So put it all back together looks like it did Ended up letting Vehicle Accesories put the lift on after my frustration of wrong parts. They charged me $700 (dropped it off Tuesday at closing time and picked up for day at noon) Cruised over to Belle Tire and they already had tires mounted and they put some kind of beads inside so it keeps the tire balanced without the need of weights. They tried to do an alignment and had issues getting the steering wheel to match which I later fixed at home on my own. Went with 37" x 12.50 be Goodrich KO2 tires on a inexpensive 17" x 9" steel rim with a -12 offset

Just got off the phone with Tim and his daughter Shari at Frayley and he is building me a 700R4 transmission with mild shift kit, to attach to my NP241C transfer case, that can handle up to about 550hp and install it for me for $1700 As far as the speedo correction, he can't do anything since its by wire (electronic) but recommended going to Specmo Transmission should be ready in a week

Reached out to Dan at Belle Tire and he checked on price of some Toyo Open Road GT 37" x 17" tires ($1300 out the door). Check out the tread on these. also reached out to Frayley's Transmission to see what the cost would be to rebuild the 700R4 Trans (actually the 4L60 but not the 4L60e) and put a mild shif kit in and that would be utilizing the stock NP241 C Transfer Case. Final stop in the dream world is Unlimited Offroad. Aaron is checking into cost for a Front Axle: Dana60 with 4:56, 1350 Yoke and ARB Locker Rear Axle: GM 14bolt with 4:56, 1350 Yoke and Eaton Detroit Locker Labor to install both

Ok, getting real now. What I really needed first was/is a suspension since the leaf springs are busted and the shocks are shot. Did a lot of research and narrowed it down to Zone Offroad (which uses someone else' springs, I think BDS) or ORD (offroad design) or BDS Suspension. I chose BDS because of all the research I have read, no one ever says anything bad about there suspension kits besides they are priced higher than others but they have the best warranty (lifetime). They offer 2.5", 4", 6" and 8" lift kits for my 91 Chevy K5 Blazer. Today I ordered up a BDS 6" Suspension Kit (Order# 70680) which includes: Fox 2.0 performance series shocks have been tuned and tested by both Fox and BDS Suspension to maximize performance specific to each application and to every BDS Suspension system. The basic shock design is based on proven Fox Racing Shox race products, but re-designed to maximize the ride quality, handling, and control of your BDS equipped truck or jeep, whether on or off the road. Part# (front)98224650 (rear)98224639 Collapsed: (front)15.8" (rear)18.45" Extended: (front)26.2" (rear)30.05" Diameter: (front)2-1/4" (rear)2-3/8" Top Mount: (front/rear)EB1 Bot Mount: (front/rear)EB1 Black shock boots to protect the shock shaft and seal from dirt & debris while adding color to your vehicle's undercarriage. These are packaged boots and include shock ties. BDS Glide-Ride leaf springs will reduce axle wrap and create a more controlled and stable feel when towing. These springs are covered by the BDS No Fine Print Warranty. Actual leaf spring may not be exactly as shown in photo. Bushings are not included when ordering these leaf springs separately. Order one bushing kit per spring. Bolt Kits (Front & Rear) All bolt kits come with Grade 8 bolts, thru-hardened washers, and prevailing torque nuts. All fasteners are yellow zinc plated. Frame Support Kit. It is very common for the frame of a leaf spring Chevy to crack where the steering box attaches to the frame. This weld on support will eliminate those concerns. Bolt Kits (Front & Rear) All bolt kits come with Grade 8 bolts, thru-hardened washers, and prevailing torque nuts. All fasteners are yellow zinc plated. Anti-Sway Bar Shackle Link Kit. This link kit is designed for 6-8" of lift. The new, unique sway bar links convert the axle mount of the front sway bar to a shackle style link. This frees up the suspension to travel without binding by working with the non-vertical motion of a high-arched lift spring. The shackle sway bar link design uses a large hourglass polyurethane bushing at the axle and includes new 3/4" mounting bolts. Adjustable Drag Link. This adjustable drag link adds 2" of drop to your steering linkage to improve steering geometry and help correct tie rod end angles. Base Kit includes Transfer Case Drop kit.

While I'm thinking of it, want to jot down so notes on the engine and trans. Possible engine replacement GM Performance LS 376/515 HP LS3 Carbureted - $6910 (GM Performance Parts #19301359) DR525 Accessory Drive System - $414 (GM Performance Parts #: 19329418) Better yet I need AC and Power Steering 19155067 - CPP Accessory Drive System With A/C - Fits LS2, LS3 & LS7 Engines - $832

Long over due update... Bearings, not the easiest to find USA made. I went with what I could get. Bearings didn't look too bad but I replaced them anyhow. I believe why the thought the bearings were bad was you could grab the tire while the Blazer was jacked up and you could move the tire back and forth (side to side) which is usually a bad bearing. I believe the issue was the nut holding the bearing on was only finger tight and it should be tightened to around 100 ft lbs. The lock nut not the nut touching the bearing, that nut should be tightened then loosened or you'll burn up your bearing. Put the new EBC rotors and pads on.. look good and excellent braking power at the moment. So what's next? I really wanted to get the Blazer painted but I have to fix the suspension. The 33" tires are grabbing the fenders and chewing them up on the stock suspension. Going with a BDS Suspension 6" lift which should look "okay" with 33" but sets me up for the ability to go to 35" tires later. Not using blocks but there soft ride springs which should help with maintaining a nice ride. Then we can look at Paint and Interior work. Probably hold off on Paint until next Spring (2017) and work on the Interior during the winter. That suspension kit is being put on before winter... hopefully. Just gotta sell the Jeep

Got the rotors and pads.. waiting for a couple of parts to show up for the bearings since I have to take all that off anyhow to replace the rotors.

Just ordered EBC Stage 3 Rotors and Brake Pads from EBC for $296.35 Now wheel bearings... Timken or National or SKF (or are they all the same?) I ordered from Summit, Timken 6408 - Timken Wheel Bearings for $37.94 and since I wanted the free shipping I also ordered a replacement Dorman 49284 - Dorman Turn Signal Levers for $68.97 since mine is broke. Once I get my wheel bearings, I should have what I need to fix the front end... partially. I still need $1800 for the Pro Comp 4 Inch Lift Kit with MX-6 Shocks (EXPK1053BMX).