Project Dazer *YAY!* front axle pics added

[Crazy4Wheelin]

Alright we managed to get that 2004 Dakota 3.7 drive train that I've had my eyes on for a couple months to go into the 1984 S10 Blazer... well here's what has gone on so far...

May 2, 2007
12am-2:30am

*Set approximate ride height
Frame 15 1/2 inches (max of jackstands so off about 9 inches)
*Checked Dakota leaf springs
looks like it adds about 12 inches of lift using the stock blazer stock
mounts (LOL)
*Rear end completely pulled
*Dakota leafs Installed using stock Blazer mounts (Unaltered)
*Approximate floor board height upon completion is about 32 1/2 inches


May 2, 2007
1pm-4pm

*Removed flares, mudflaps, front clup including front bumper, wires from engine bay and front shocks (still good)

*Disconnected and removed AC system (Previous owner never filled)

Here are the pics we have as of right now.

mocking up tires just to see what it will look like. the body is sitting about 9" below where it will be at ride hight. the axle is about 2" off the ground at this point. LOL


pic of the old axle.


the front clip is now off.



pic two of the front clip off


last one of the front clip off.


notice the brakes on the new rear axle?


new motor. waiting to go in.


~Crazy

[poorboy1]

[ReBeL]

[Buzzer]

[Rock Dawg]

Cool. Pictures are HUGE.. You must have a nice camara. LOL. The pictures don't fit on my 24" flat pannel running a resolution of 1900X1200.

[Crazy4Wheelin]

moneypit said:

Cool. Pictures are HUGE.. You must have a nice camara. LOL. The pictures don't fit on my 24" flat pannel running a resolution of 1900X1200.

LOL I know.. GREAT camera... sorry about it being so huge.

As for this thread being moved... shouldn't it be in the dodge section as well considering its HALF dodge... LMAO!!!! JK!!!

For those of you who are wondering why we did this mopar thing.... Looking at specs this is what I came up with... so more horse and roughly the same torque.

2004 Dodge Dakota
Engines Size liters /cu. in /Horse- power/ Torque
ohc V6/ 3.7 /210 /235

1990 Chevy S10 Blazer (the better 4.3)
Engines Size liters /cu. in /Horse- power/ Torque
ohc V6/ 4.3 /160-165 /230-235


Now consider what price can you find the 4.3L for... including computer, wiring harness, axels, tranny and transfer case? Quite a few bucks right?

Well, we got the Dakota for a couple hours of welding work. That's why we went mopar.. lol

~Crazy

Thanks for the comments as well....

[Crazy4Wheelin]

Engine is still not out, yet the old part pile is still growing. lol We only got to work on it for about an hour tonight. Got center section of the front axel half pulled due to Chevy's sucky @!# design... its a piece of crap... GRRR!!!!

~Crazy

[Crazy4Wheelin]

Tip: Chevy really doesn't want anyone to take their stuff apart... so warning: its so nasty to work on... anyway

Update on todays work.. the full work day...

*Third member removed
*Tranny mount crossmember removed
*Engine, tranny and transfer case all out (still connected)
*ALL electrical pulled (interior and exterior)
*Front axel removed
*Removed all steering components
*Removed steering column
*Installed Dakota steering column
*Test fit, modified and installed Blazer dash
*Reattatched Dakota motor wires

We'll keep ya posted...

~Crazy

[4wheelinstud]

I know a few of thses have been posted before but this is bigger pics and a little better order and up to date.

new tranny

yes rear disk and they those are 15"

new motor waiting to go in.

just a couple of cool pic of me cleaning off the old mounts on the new axle


axle sitting on floor springs mounted to frame waiting on pirches to be placed and welded before we can lift to ride hieght. right now it's about 9" short do to short jack stands. LOL



test fitting tires. now remeber those are 33" and the body is sitting about 9" below ride hieght.



removed front clip ready for engine removel to begain.

removed died AC. last owner never filled after engine replacment.

cherry picker hooked up ready to pull engine. Ya right that toke a bit. LOL

engine out

awaiting new engine. and prep for it.

notice anything about this steering wheel? just a hint it's not out of an 84 or even a chevy for that matter.lol



not a bad fit for a chevy dash and dodge steering column.

old blazer parts pile. the motor is sitting out on the small trailer.lol

[poorboy1]

nice work, kinda looks like monster garage with all the crap thrown in the corner.

[Crazy4Wheelin]

lol thanks i think poorboy...

~Crazy

[warpony]

Hey IT starting to look a lot better already. thanks for hel;p on the welding on ranger I will see if i can find the brain box in this pile of 4x4 parts I need get rid of if need any more part or steel let me know

[Crazy4Wheelin]

Awesome. Let us know when you find the brain... we are hoping to have Dazer on the road no later than Saturday morning... If ya find anything else for it.. please let us know. Especially and obviously the brain and gauge cluster. Do you have the 4wd switches as well, considering its all electronical crap? lol
Thank you!!!

~Crazy

[4wheelinstud]

More pics of the last few days.

motor test fit.



reattacting trany to transfre case.


fully removed old cehcy IFS.



new break booster to go with the new breaks.



so far so good. every thing is starting to move along smoothly. The break booster bolted right up, and the engine is going to fit nicely. looks like the steering is going to be fun to figure out. well back out to work on the dazer.

Scott

[poorboy1]

sweet, always nice when the lil stuff bolts up. Saves time.