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by willisworms
Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:08 am
Forum: FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
Topic: s10 unlocking axle
Replies: 52
Views: 24318

Re: s10 unlocking axle

Well I went to the pick and pull yesterday and walked around. There are two blazers there with the motors pulled and easy access to the front diff. one is a 2000 and the other is a 01. The ground was a complete mess! The mud was dangerously close to creeping into my shoes. I'm thinking this project ...
by willisworms
Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:59 am
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: Removing decals
Replies: 8
Views: 3412

Removing decals

Has anyone removed the black decals from around the windows? I like the look of the 3 separate windows on the newer vans, but would be worried of peeling the paint. I would us a heat gun and do it on a warm day to increase my success rate. Any thoughts?

Dan
by willisworms
Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
Topic: s10 unlocking axle
Replies: 52
Views: 24318

Re: s10 unlocking axle

Well now I must admit that i feel quite stupid. I was looking at that picture completely wrong. Thanks for the exploded view.
by willisworms
Wed Jan 26, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
Topic: s10 unlocking axle
Replies: 52
Views: 24318

Re: s10 unlocking axle

This is the only picture I can find on this site, and the picture that all my confusion stems from. There is a whole lot of "shuddabutta" ( my grandmothers word ) On the end of the s10 axle that is not on the awd axle. Does that gear just slip onto my axle? And then it must mesh with somet...
by willisworms
Wed Jan 26, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
Topic: s10 unlocking axle
Replies: 52
Views: 24318

Re: s10 unlocking axle

My van is a 99. I have a "pick and puke" really close by so finding the parts will be no problem, I just wanted to know if there was certain years I should look for. So closest to my year is where I will start. Now I would guess that after I get the s10 axle housing I would use my axle in ...
by willisworms
Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
Topic: s10 unlocking axle
Replies: 52
Views: 24318

Re: s10 unlocking axle

Kelowna beautiful today. Sun is out and snow is almost gone.
by willisworms
Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
Topic: s10 unlocking axle
Replies: 52
Views: 24318

Re: s10 unlocking axle

Thanks. I'm super happy with it. Had a Volvo station wagon before this and figured it was a natural step up.
by willisworms
Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: FRONT AXLE / DRIVE AND CV SHAFTS
Topic: s10 unlocking axle
Replies: 52
Views: 24318

s10 unlocking axle

New member first post! I just bought my first van,and used this site as reference while i was searching for the right van. I lucked out and found one with the 4wd tc and 2" lift already done! Its like I hit the easy button. Well almost, now I'm thinking of the s10 unlocking front axle. I have d...