Your K5 is one of my favorite builds. Not overdone and pretty much what I'm wanting to do with my '89. I first came across you on IG and follow you there as well.
Thank you. I don’t know with your set up. I have the 12” long travel on mine and 5125 in the rear. You could call off-road design and they can point you in the right direction.
Just found your channel. Have you wheeled it at all? Any additional rubbing issues when on the trails? Very Clean blazer. I may try to build our 87 GMC Jimmy wiht similar components.
I have not wheeled it at all. It’s a fun cruiser and pavement princess. I don’t have any rubbing. But I’m pretty sure if you take it off road it will rub like crazy. But overall it’s a smooth riding k5
I have not done crossover steering. I do have a red head gear box, xj steering shaft. Also have a completely rebuilt front end with off-road design steering brace. I don’t have any steering issues.
It does help a lot. Definitely check all your steering links. Ball joints and tie rod ends. But I did drive a buddy’s k10 with crossover steering and it’s night and day. Mine does well really nothing to complain about. But that crossover is where it’s at.
If you don’t mind me asking, how long did it take you to get it road worthy, body work and all? I ask because I just replaced the whole rocker and cab corner on the driver side and a small section on the passenger side, spent Saturday and Sunday doing that. Little by little I’m getting there
Not a problem, the whole project took 6 months to complete. I had to patch a few spots of rust in the Pilar’s. Tailgate had a bad spot in the middle. I also did high build primer and block sanded the entire truck 2 times. Took the roof to bare metal. Learned a lot along the way.
It’s an off-road design custo spring pack in the front with 12” long travel bilstein. Rear is 4” shackle flip with 5125 bilstein shocks. Sitting on 35/13.50/15
@@armygreenfj3924 I also made custom brackets for it out of 1x1/4 flat bar. Drilled new holes in the floor. And used 4” flat bar underneath as a washer.
I built my own bracket from 4x3x3/8 steel flat bar. Used the factory inter front seat bolt hole to line it all up. Drilled 3 new holes for the other brackets. Used the same steel bar underneath to make it solid.
@@DevonBaldwin0777 I know some guys that run 6” super lift or rough county and don’t have any issues with 37. If it’s an off-road truck that would be a different story.
I made them myself from 3/8 steel flat bar 4” wide. I need to do an update video on my seat installation. If you have instagram I have some pictures and video on my page 205_bowties
@@205_bowties will check your pictures out on IG. I wish I knew how to weld or there was a computer out there to make brackets for the front. I put 2015 Denali seats in the rear with brackets from Merricks garage. But don’t want to pay 1k for the front ones. Also the leds you went with. All I see are cheap knockoffs on Amazon. Thanks for your help
Your K5 is one of my favorite builds. Not overdone and pretty much what I'm wanting to do with my '89. I first came across you on IG and follow you there as well.
Thanks man it’s been a lot of fun to do. Learning a lot as I go.
@@205_bowties whats the IG? Id love to give you a follow.
@@mt_shoots8918 205_bowties give me a follow it’s currently in pieces for body and paint work
Always find my way back to this video for ideas. Thanks man. 👌
@@batleo your welcome, I need to update.
Beautiful!!!! I just bought my first one a couple days ago . I just retired and have always wanted a project truck . Great video thanks
That’s awesome and happy retirement. They are a fun one to fix it. Hopefully you got a solid one with minimal rust.
@205_bowties Thanks , it has some rust lol floor boards rockers fun fun .
Great info and beautiful K5- thanks for sharing
Can you do a video on how you mounted those seats
Who needs a Q7 or Cayenne when THIS is in the garage
My thoughts exactly 🤣🤣
Nice bro. I've got 89 was thinking of parting with but it'd have to be for the right price. Very nice build man
Thanks 👍
@BlanchardsBees Are you still considering selling it?
@bowtiebuilding for the right price everything is for sale
That bad boy looks mean!!
Nice truck man, love it. i also have a 89 with a 4" lift and looking to get bilstein shocks. just not sure what ones i need. 5100? thanks.
Thank you. I don’t know with your set up. I have the 12” long travel on mine and 5125 in the rear. You could call off-road design and they can point you in the right direction.
A real beauty
I wish they made more choices when it comes to 35x13.5r15
I know and they are very proud of them
Beautiful man I got a 88 and 89 quad cab Big blocks four by fours 1 tons long beds for sale
That’s awesome, I love an old squarebody
Just found your channel. Have you wheeled it at all? Any additional rubbing issues when on the trails? Very Clean blazer. I may try to build our 87 GMC Jimmy wiht similar components.
I have not wheeled it at all. It’s a fun cruiser and pavement princess. I don’t have any rubbing. But I’m pretty sure if you take it off road it will rub like crazy. But overall it’s a smooth riding k5
@@205_bowties nothing wrong with that. As clean as that one is.....keep it that way and the value will continue to go up on it.
@@rbljackson thank you, we really enjoy it.
Nice K5. What brake lines did you go with in the front?
I used the off-road design extended brake lines. Steel braided lines. Very nice quality.
@205_bowties thanks brother!
Nice Ride ! Does it scrape the roof when you pull into the garage ?
Thanks!! It does, I have to let air out the tires to get it in the garage.
Nice k5 about to start my 6 inch lift what are your wheel specs I want the same stance for mine
Mickey Thompson 15x12 -44 off set with 35/13.50 toyo mt
Thanks
Awesome!! What size of tires/wheels are those man?
Thanks, tires are 35/13.50/15 wheels are Mickey Thompsons 15x12-44 offset wheels
How much was the Tom woods shaft and SYE? Would love to do this with my 91 k5
It was right under 800 bucks. I believe they had a price increase since I purchased mine. Worth every penny for a smooth ride.
i wish mine fit in the garage :(
I have to flatten the tires to get it in. Then I put jack stands under it until I get it back out.
I wish mine would stay running😂
Did you ever upgrade to crossover steering?
I have not done crossover steering. I do have a red head gear box, xj steering shaft. Also have a completely rebuilt front end with off-road design steering brace. I don’t have any steering issues.
@@205_bowties thats good to know! Thanks
Does the red top gear box & xj help with steering drift ? my 84 drifts like crazy
It does help a lot. Definitely check all your steering links. Ball joints and tie rod ends. But I did drive a buddy’s k10 with crossover steering and it’s night and day. Mine does well really nothing to complain about. But that crossover is where it’s at.
Where did you get your slip yoke eliminator? Is the stock tranfer case or you swapped to other transfer!!!
By the way SICK BLAZER BUD👍
Stock transfer case, got slip yoke and the double cardan from Tom woods driveshaft.
Thanks
@@205_bowties whats the brand of the slip yoke??
@@Chemogs Tom Woods is the brand of the slip yoke eliminator. Give them a call or look them up. Shawn is the man to talk to.
If you don’t mind me asking, how long did it take you to get it road worthy, body work and all? I ask because I just replaced the whole rocker and cab corner on the driver side and a small section on the passenger side, spent Saturday and Sunday doing that. Little by little I’m getting there
Not a problem, the whole project took 6 months to complete. I had to patch a few spots of rust in the Pilar’s. Tailgate had a bad spot in the middle. I also did high build primer and block sanded the entire truck 2 times. Took the roof to bare metal. Learned a lot along the way.
What size lift brother ?
It’s an off-road design custo spring pack in the front with 12” long travel bilstein. Rear is 4” shackle flip with 5125 bilstein shocks. Sitting on 35/13.50/15
did you get the slip yoke eliminator from tom woods too?
I did, along with the double cardan driveshaft. Cruse at 70 with no vibrations.
@@205_bowties so did they send all new or did they rebuild your stock shaft?
@@205_bowties i have an 87 and i want that for mine. so i think i'll call them up monday. good job on yours bro, its right and tight!
@@ddotnorreh1865 thanks bro it’s getting body work and paint right now. I’ll post an update video soon.
@@ddotnorreh1865 all new custom made driveshaft
Did you use a front bracket for those front seats or do they just bolt on? Im thinking of replacing mine on my 75 blazer.
I custom made them out of 4” flat steel. I utilized the factory holes for the steel.
@@205_bowties thanks!!! Did the middle console need brackets also?
@@armygreenfj3924 I also made custom brackets for it out of 1x1/4 flat bar. Drilled new holes in the floor. And used 4” flat bar underneath as a washer.
NICE!!😁
How did you mount the seats
I built my own bracket from 4x3x3/8 steel flat bar. Used the factory inter front seat bolt hole to line it all up. Drilled 3 new holes for the other brackets. Used the same steel bar underneath to make it solid.
Very nice
How high of a lift do you think is necessary for 37 inch school bus tires?
I’m not sure to be honest. I’m running 35 with no rub with 5 1/2 lift
@@205_bowties So probably about 8"?
@@DevonBaldwin0777 I know some guys that run 6” super lift or rough county and don’t have any issues with 37. If it’s an off-road truck that would be a different story.
Amazing!!
Thank you
Time to go jumping 👍
Where did you get your brackets for your front seats?
I made them myself from 3/8 steel flat bar 4” wide. I need to do an update video on my seat installation. If you have instagram I have some pictures and video on my page 205_bowties
@@205_bowties will check your pictures out on IG. I wish I knew how to weld or there was a computer out there to make brackets for the front. I put 2015 Denali seats in the rear with brackets from Merricks garage. But don’t want to pay 1k for the front ones. Also the leds you went with. All I see are cheap knockoffs on Amazon.
Thanks for your help
@@american_chevy616 he also has a flip kit for new seats but they are costly.
That is abest car 4x4 in all worled
What’s the lift ht ?
I have a custom built lift from off-road design. It’s around 5 1/2 to 6” lift.
Nice looking truck, but we know it’s a pavement Princess.
Definitely my pavement pounder. I have ATVs for off-roading
@@205_bowties cool, those older trucks are worth more if they’re not beat. Have fun with it all.
Nice blazer!!! Don’t ever sell it
Thank you, Hope I never have too
Shit truck!
Masallah bro that’s amazing k5 I love your custom seats and I wish buy mine soon
Thank you, seats are out of 13 Silverado.
@@205_bowties i will do the same in future thx for reply and god bless you
@@M16x 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻