I have Falken Wildpeak AT3's on my S10 Blazer. They are a very aggressive all terrain. For the price they are awesome tires! Good road manners, not too noisy, the siping was great this winter on the snowy icy slush we get here in North Carolina. My favorite part about these tires has been the aggressive lugs that extend onto the sidewall, not only do they look cool but if I am venturing out into the woods I can air down to 10 Psi or so and the extra traction from the sidewall lugs is incredible!
The bfgs km2s vs 3 are (newest ones as of September 2019 )way better than km2s verson.2 on ice if anyone has one of these with a 4l60/700R4 junk it honestly 700r4 is crap unless you want to dump major money to swap to stick or th400 the dana 44s weak but buildable but ive had tons tons of these ,did one for sister with 3/4 ton running gear and 454 out of suburban for Montana the weak link was 700r4 the 208 you can live with best low gear but chain drive in the end run a toyota just tougher just my 2 cents the older 70s ones were decent just 80s sucked
Sharp looking old school blazer. Nice to see some HD axles under there I run good year duratracs onnmy work truck- best for mileage, and real good in all types of terrain. I run the BFG 37” all terrains on my 2012 SVT Raptor, only because they don’t have the duratrac in 37 inch. Both are real good in all types of weather and terrain
This is such a sick build it looks great and I’m so impressed how rust free your frame is. I also live in the rust belt and deal with it. I’ve got a TH-cam channel that I do offroading in my wrangler and I’m also doing a build with my truck I daily. I’m very interested in trying the method you use to battle rust. Seems legit! Great job and keep up the vids!
jtmoffroad thanks! I made a video on that already along with many others! Go on my channel and check it out! Here's a link... th-cam.com/video/DmQMr6qJZ8s/w-d-xo.html
As for tires, I use BFG TA KO2's, I live in Colorado where they do not use much salt nor do they plow much (lived most of my life in the North East) am an avid skier and run my rig all winter long. I have been in 2' of snow in OR and all last winter was on I70 (Eisenhower Tunnel, Vail Pass) 2x a week to go skiing and have traversed those passes under "chain up" restrictions (not commercial so do not need chains, just snow tires) with no problems. I have run the high desert trails and steep volcanic rock roads, 100's of miles of corrugated tracks and the tires do well, have not run them in much mud (pretty arid around here). The tires are 315/75 R 16's load range E mounted to a 2017 FUSO FG Earthcruiser at 12,000lb operating weight. They are expensive tires but I must have a severe snow service tire by law here in Colorado and they work well for me.
capachin I was looking at those and I think they might be a great match for what I do as well! Thanks for the input! I might make that the next tire I purchase! Subscribe!
Interesting music, shit ton better then most other overlanders go with for vids. A cool build though. Got a k10 and just offered a k5, kinda tempted to just stretch the blazer tub to the k10 frame.
mundo garza sure thing. There's an update actually coming soon, where I will cover all that! Be sure to click the bell icon to be notified of the next upload!
Question 1 is your dashboard lined? If so what liner? I have a replacement dash. I wanted to paint. But I wasn’t sure about the heat here in FLORIDA. Question 2 how do you have that fire extinguisher mounted? Question 3 is your roof rack custom built or bought, can the topper still be removed with the rack on it. Keep up the videos👍
Adam llaneta 1) it's line-x same as the floors and door panels. They all match. I'd sell em to you if you wanted them 2) Well, that's a harder question to answer haha, but I have a dream, getting there takes a while is all 3) yes the top can still be removed, and it had some customization, and some off the shelf components... I'll make a video of that soon ish!
I hate mine too. I’m planning on swapping them for some KO2’s ASAP. These Deagan 38s are all road noise with middle of the road performance if you ask me.
jeramy crowell I'm fabbing up see brackets for them. I am working on the blueprints now. If all goes well, I may sell them and/or make a kit for them. A follow up video is on the way soon! PS- the nice part about the brackets I'm trying to make is that you won't have to drill any new holes!
@@OdysseyOverland4x4 id like to see them when youre done, i did the same thing with my blazer and swapped a third row from a suburban in it. Just curious on which route you took on yours.
jeramy crowell Sure thing! Click the bell icon to be notified of that upload. I'll show the route and reasoning for my design. I saw some other folks who are making them are using steel that's a bit too thin for my liking, or have no flexibility between solid or split bench seats. I'm trying to make a kit that can take care of all varieties of seat from 2000-2014. That equals limitless possibilities! I used some inspiration from some builders, added my own flare and solutions to some problems, and hopefully can sell it for significantly less using a fabricator I have been working with for some time now.
A Ql actually yes! Made some small changes. Only problem is that the weather has been so bad lately here that just about any chance I get to work on it it's already dark. Also, making a few small tweaks at the body shop. I'll definitely have a lot to say on the next update! Stay tuned!
I don't live in the north east salt belt but do visit the gulf from time to time and it can get a bit humid here in Texas. Check out this video from Nick Meyer on rust care for your truck and his fishing videos also. Plan to do this on my k5 to help keep most of the rust off. " First " th-cam.com/video/sBrhpGjWTx8/w-d-xo.html
Ill be sure to check it out! But you may also be interested in the video I made on how I keep my rust off! One application every 7 years! th-cam.com/video/DmQMr6qJZ8s/w-d-xo.html
1 ton suspension, 3:73 gears, NV3500 or NV4500 should give you mid 20's mpg. Upgrade to a bigger tank (50 gallon insulated with an immersion heater for better range and fuel independence). Insulate fuel and brake lines in conduit. Add a fuel filter heater. *If you eventually add a trailer? Make sure you have a 75 gallon fuel tank. Have it in a insulated tool box. Put a 5 micron sock or strainer in the fill spout. Have a immersion heater, a pump, a water separator and a 1 micron oil filter. That way you will never have to see a gas station. Collect and prefilter WVO, WMO and WATF. Will take a load off of your wallet.
Bladen Rexroth indeed it is. I will be going with the 6bt though. I work as a diesel engine engineer, and I created a full model of the K5 frame and did some torsional analysis on it, and it'll definitely take the 6bt, plus also, a fully dressed 6.2 weighs 835lb, and a Cummins 6bt is 950 (wet). Not bad if you ask me!
I am running Cooper AT3 on my 2001 k2500 Suburban in 285/75/16 which is roughly 33x11.50x16 and they have been the best tires I have ever bought.
I have Falken Wildpeak AT3's on my S10 Blazer. They are a very aggressive all terrain. For the price they are awesome tires! Good road manners, not too noisy, the siping was great this winter on the snowy icy slush we get here in North Carolina. My favorite part about these tires has been the aggressive lugs that extend onto the sidewall, not only do they look cool but if I am venturing out into the woods I can air down to 10 Psi or so and the extra traction from the sidewall lugs is incredible!
Dirtbag Dylan Wow! I'll check em out! They sound great!!
I'm doing the whole underside of my 96 Ram based on your cosmoline technique. 👍
Starting my build on a `976 Dodge CUCV with he maintenance shack on the back!! 12K miles, in good shape.
The blazer is looking good. I like the 6.2 it just needs a turbo kit and an overdrive transmission.
James Hall I plan to put a Cummins 6bt and NV4500 with an atlas 4 transfer case... That'll wake her up!
Having a 700r4 built and turbo kit will save a lot of headaches... won’t win quarter mile runs but she sure run for a long time. Parts are cheaper too
@@JOHNdOE-yy2ld totally agree the 6.2/6.5 frame w snail is worthy of 15-17sec quarter mile depending on tire size/gearing and that is respectable
Dream Rig!👌🏽
BFG KO 2's had a set loved them, and lasted over a year.
Chad's Adventures yep, those sound pretty great, I might pick those up! Subscribe for future updates! I appreciate the input!
The bfgs km2s vs 3 are (newest ones as of September 2019 )way better than km2s verson.2 on ice if anyone has one of these with a 4l60/700R4 junk it honestly 700r4 is crap unless you want to dump major money to swap to stick or th400 the dana 44s weak but buildable but ive had tons tons of these ,did one for sister with 3/4 ton running gear and 454 out of suburban for Montana the weak link was 700r4 the 208 you can live with best low gear but chain drive in the end run a toyota just tougher just my 2 cents the older 70s ones were decent just 80s sucked
Sharp looking old school blazer. Nice to see some HD axles under there I run good year duratracs onnmy work truck- best for mileage, and real good in all types of terrain. I run the BFG 37” all terrains on my 2012 SVT Raptor, only because they don’t have the duratrac in 37 inch. Both are real good in all types of weather and terrain
littlefarmer32 Roger that! I appreciate the input!!
Nice Blazer man!
This is such a sick build it looks great and I’m so impressed how rust free your frame is. I also live in the rust belt and deal with it. I’ve got a TH-cam channel that I do offroading in my wrangler and I’m also doing a build with my truck I daily. I’m very interested in trying the method you use to battle rust. Seems legit! Great job and keep up the vids!
jtmoffroad thanks! I made a video on that already along with many others! Go on my channel and check it out! Here's a link...
th-cam.com/video/DmQMr6qJZ8s/w-d-xo.html
I’d highly suggest cooper discoverers I’ve been daily driving them on my k5 blazer for about a year and they’re pretty much indestructible
Is the roof rack custom built? Or did you purchase it somewhere?
Likely a build,I've been looking for 2 years now. Couldn't even find one so currently building one for my 82.
As for tires, I use BFG TA KO2's, I live in Colorado where they do not use much salt nor do they plow much (lived most of my life in the North East) am an avid skier and run my rig all winter long. I have been in 2' of snow in OR and all last winter was on I70 (Eisenhower Tunnel, Vail Pass) 2x a week to go skiing and have traversed those passes under "chain up" restrictions (not commercial so do not need chains, just snow tires) with no problems. I have run the high desert trails and steep volcanic rock roads, 100's of miles of corrugated tracks and the tires do well, have not run them in much mud (pretty arid around here). The tires are 315/75 R 16's load range E mounted to a 2017 FUSO FG Earthcruiser at 12,000lb operating weight. They are expensive tires but I must have a severe snow service tire by law here in Colorado and they work well for me.
capachin I was looking at those and I think they might be a great match for what I do as well! Thanks for the input! I might make that the next tire I purchase! Subscribe!
Interesting music, shit ton better then most other overlanders go with for vids. A cool build though. Got a k10 and just offered a k5, kinda tempted to just stretch the blazer tub to the k10 frame.
Currently working on my 05' Colorado z71 4x4 system.
I have a CUCV but I went with a soft top so dang hot but live near phx AZ however I sleep in the back took seat out open it up
Awesome blazer. Would like to know if you could post a video os the dashboard notice that you covered with some type of undercoating.
Thanks.
mundo garza sure thing. There's an update actually coming soon, where I will cover all that! Be sure to click the bell icon to be notified of the next upload!
Odyssey Overland 4x4
Awesome thanks a lot Man.
hows your rough country leafs feel?
Aww don't pull the motor, just get the banks sidewinder turbo for it.
Im still thinking about it all, but I am considering!
Forgot the body,can we take a second or minute to appreciate the frame. Like good lord id eat off that. My 82 went for a long swim or something.
Where in new England? I'm on the maine/nh line
Good job I like it
Thanks! I have been following your build too. I like the setup!
Question 1 is your dashboard lined? If so what liner? I have a replacement dash. I wanted to paint. But I wasn’t sure about the heat here in FLORIDA.
Question 2 how do you have that fire extinguisher mounted?
Question 3 is your roof rack custom built or bought, can the topper still be removed with the rack on it.
Keep up the videos👍
Adam llaneta 1) it's line-x same as the floors and door panels. They all match. I'd sell em to you if you wanted them
2) Well, that's a harder question to answer haha, but I have a dream, getting there takes a while is all
3) yes the top can still be removed, and it had some customization, and some off the shelf components... I'll make a video of that soon ish!
I hated my Deegan 38mts had them on my 06 silverado crew cab it they were not good.
I hate mine too. I’m planning on swapping them for some KO2’s ASAP. These Deagan 38s are all road noise with middle of the road performance if you ask me.
@@OdysseyOverland4x4 I have wrangler mtr on the blade I just picked up. Excited to see how they do.
How are you mounting that rear seat?
jeramy crowell I'm fabbing up see brackets for them. I am working on the blueprints now. If all goes well, I may sell them and/or make a kit for them. A follow up video is on the way soon!
PS- the nice part about the brackets I'm trying to make is that you won't have to drill any new holes!
@@OdysseyOverland4x4 id like to see them when youre done, i did the same thing with my blazer and swapped a third row from a suburban in it. Just curious on which route you took on yours.
jeramy crowell Sure thing! Click the bell icon to be notified of that upload. I'll show the route and reasoning for my design. I saw some other folks who are making them are using steel that's a bit too thin for my liking, or have no flexibility between solid or split bench seats. I'm trying to make a kit that can take care of all varieties of seat from 2000-2014. That equals limitless possibilities! I used some inspiration from some builders, added my own flare and solutions to some problems, and hopefully can sell it for significantly less using a fabricator I have been working with for some time now.
What roof rack is that?
thefatguy1966 it was a lot of custom work. I'll make a video of it soon. subscribe to be notified!
@@OdysseyOverland4x4 any updates on that roof rack?
A Ql actually yes! Made some small changes. Only problem is that the weather has been so bad lately here that just about any chance I get to work on it it's already dark. Also, making a few small tweaks at the body shop. I'll definitely have a lot to say on the next update! Stay tuned!
how many miles you got on the rig?
Heavy Metalworks just passed 100,000
Loose that steering rag joint and swap in a Cherokee u-joint steering shaft. IM me for pics
I don't live in the north east salt belt but do visit the gulf from time to time and it can get a bit humid here in Texas. Check out this video from Nick Meyer on rust care for your truck and his fishing videos also. Plan to do this on my k5 to help keep most of the rust off. " First " th-cam.com/video/sBrhpGjWTx8/w-d-xo.html
Ill be sure to check it out! But you may also be interested in the video I made on how I keep my rust off! One application every 7 years! th-cam.com/video/DmQMr6qJZ8s/w-d-xo.html
1 ton suspension, 3:73 gears, NV3500 or NV4500 should give you mid 20's mpg. Upgrade to a bigger tank (50 gallon insulated with an immersion heater for better range and fuel independence). Insulate fuel and brake lines in conduit. Add a fuel filter heater.
*If you eventually add a trailer? Make sure you have a 75 gallon fuel tank. Have it in a insulated tool box. Put a 5 micron sock or strainer in the fill spout. Have a immersion heater, a pump, a water separator and a 1 micron oil filter. That way you will never have to see a gas station. Collect and prefilter WVO, WMO and WATF. Will take a load off of your wallet.
The plan is a cummins swap, with the 1 ton suspension package and the nv4500. The fuel tank might be a good idea though!
OdysseyOverland4x4 Cummins is a good choice. Torque band will help conserve fuel.
Bladen Rexroth exactly. I'll be uploading videos on this channel on the progress of that build
OdysseyOverland4x4 pretty sad the 4bt is a 4 cyl and puts down better HP to Torque #'s than the 6.2 V8.
Bladen Rexroth indeed it is. I will be going with the 6bt though. I work as a diesel engine engineer, and I created a full model of the K5 frame and did some torsional analysis on it, and it'll definitely take the 6bt, plus also, a fully dressed 6.2 weighs 835lb, and a Cummins 6bt is 950 (wet). Not bad if you ask me!
When that motor goes put a Cummins in that bitch hell just buy a wrecked ram 2500 swap drivetrain