Blaz's 2005 blazer

[blaz]

Well, seeing that I like looking at other build threads I figure I should start my own.

2005 chevy blazer bought new.
4.3L, 5 Speed
2" body lift
31 x 10.5 x 15 Goodyear Wrangler Territories
Custom winch bumper

Stock and shiny new!

Roof basket, Shackles, CB, and Hellas

 

[blaz]

Some cheap M&S tires

I soon wanted bigger, so 31's on first gen S10 rims powdercoated black

 

[blaz]

The 31's rubbed so I installed a 2" body lift

A winch was purchased, so I had to find a way to mount it

 

[blaz]

Out enjoying my hard work

Some spacers were intstalled to make the rear track width match the front

 

[silvElise]

Just wanted to drop a line saying killer looking blazer. A huge improvement over the stock

 

[02TahoeMD]

Nice work, always nice to see another Chevy. I really like how you did the front bumper winch mod, two thumbs up!:bike_rider:

 

[chilliwak]

Looks like things are going the right way Blaz. Here is a little inspiration if you need to install a snorkel.....
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47695&page=9
Keep up the good work, and please tell us why Manitoba is so friendly that they put it on the licence plates......:rockon:

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Nice to see another Blazer here... :smiley_drive:

Do you have more pics of that winch bumper? Maybe installing pics?

What`s your plans for the future?

 

[poriggity]

cool looking blazer man! looks like youre having fun with it. cant wait to see more progress.
scott

 

[blaz]

The start of the bumper build.

The main mounting bracket.

Tucked in tightly!

 

[blaz]

The welds starting to look OK.

This shows the block I made to match the profile of the frame for more contact surface.

Cut outs for the receiver tubes.

 

[blaz]

Grill rough cut and skid tacked in place.

Another weld pic.

Receiver pin location.

 

[blaz]

Factory bumper hacked and tacked!

Side profile.

Rattle can paint job and the winch mounted.

 

[blaz]

Nice to see another Blazer here... :smiley_drive:

Do you have more pics of that winch bumper? Maybe installing pics?

What`s your plans for the future?

Bumper pics are added. As for the future, I am thinking about a doubler t-case because it will be easier on the clutch. But first will be an Eaton E locker for the rear. The G80 is OK but I hate the spin to gain traction idea.

Anyone out there running an E locker?

A roof top tent would be cool but I don't think I wouldn't get enough use out of it.

Thanks for all the complements guys! :victory: I'm pretty slow at doing the mods, it has taken me 6 years to get this much done. On the positive with all the reserch I do before the mods I have never been disappointed.

 

[blaz]

Keep up the good work, and please tell us why Manitoba is so friendly that they put it on the licence plates......:rockon:

I'm in Manitoba, isn't that a good enough reason for it to be so friendly? :Wow1: