'86-ish K5 Blazer build.

[PenguinLTZ]

There are numbers stamped on the pinion shaft where the input yoke is. Sometimes you can clean the end of the shaft if the u-jount is still in, but that should have u-bolts holding the u-joint so just drop it out and get the numbers.

Divide the 2 numbers and you get the ratio.

 

[bobkyle2]

Yeah, I couldn't find any numbers on the hears. (With it still in the case.) Probably have to wait till i get that pin out, to see what it actually is.

 

[bobkyle2]

The frame already needs washed... Garage must leak dust inside or something :blink:

 

[Zembonez]

Sure looks like it's headed in the right direction.

 

[bobkyle2]

I dunno whats up with my camera, Of its the color on my laptop. But those body bushings are bright red. And the frame looks better, lol.... These pictures it looks like trash.

 

[Zembonez]

The flash just shows all of the dust. I think it looks great so far!

 

[ksblacksilvy]

Nice, Thats clean! On propane or something?...

Honestly I don't know why it was so clean... I'd like to think that it just ran that clean. But I got thinking maybe when it was overheated it burned it all off?? And it wasn't just overheated. After they brought it back, the temp cable/hose was melted off the side of the motor. Both head gaskets blown completely out in the middle, and leaking between the others I think, burning tons of coolant... And it still started right up over a year after that when I pulled it into the shop to see if it was salvageable.

Either way I was impressed it ran. The motor was the one thing I never touched on that old truck. Tranny and front end were basically new when the motor was blown. Worst part was I saw a low mile 5.3 for sale a month before they blew the motor and I didn't buy it. Moral of the story, don't let people who don't watch their guages use an old truck!!!

 

[bobkyle2]

Anyone ever rebuilt a transfer case??? If you ever get a chance... Do your self a favor...Find the nearest wood chipper

 

[bobkyle2]

Ended up painting the transfercase and driveshaft hammered black.

 

[bobkyle2]

Bought a couple 12 bolt rear ends over the weekend.....One was a open carrier, One was a Gov lock, And got a limited slick clutch type locker... I've got like 4 different 12 bolts now, Hope to find a good housing and open carrier, worth using. I will be using a mini spool or just welding the spider gears.

4.56 gears is what i will be running more than likely...


I'd like to find a ford 9inch already set up with 4.56's... But money is tight. I think it might sit on the back burner for a few weeks until i get christmas bought. But i'd like to get the body out of the weather. Probably a few months of body work to do :cry: