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#11
He probably has the weight advantage but as far as i know, nothing has been rebuilt. My trucks sits a little bit higher, but not much. i like the other options although its kinda hard to fit the same load in a blazer and an F150. As for the women, my would definetly get more than his. unless your talking about backwoods trailer trash hicks. lol. he might get me there.
From 80-89, the K-5 ranged in weight from about 4087-4878lbs. My '06 F150 Screw 5.4L 4x4 XLT weights roughly 500-1K lbs more.
A little info on these trucks, if you haven't already researched.
http://www.coloradok5.com/specs.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_K5_Blazer
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I don't know the weight aspect, but these new trucks are heavy. Is your 2005 F150 a Rcab, Scab or Screw? 4x4 or 4x2? Any options? Can you post up a pic of the truck?
From 80-89, the K-5 ranged in weight from about 4087-4878lbs. My '06 F150 Screw 5.4L 4x4 XLT weights roughly 500-1K lbs more.
A little info on these trucks, if you haven't already researched.
http://www.coloradok5.com/specs.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_K5_Blazer
From 80-89, the K-5 ranged in weight from about 4087-4878lbs. My '06 F150 Screw 5.4L 4x4 XLT weights roughly 500-1K lbs more.
A little info on these trucks, if you haven't already researched.
http://www.coloradok5.com/specs.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_K5_Blazer
#13
Love this silver paint with black accents. Just need to tint my front windows and get black rims and think my truck will look much better.
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Dang Rainman, your truck looks sweet! I've been looking at black rims similar to those for a while. How do you like them? How'd you tint your tails to keep the reverse light clear? Is that hood for looks or is it functional?
Love this silver paint with black accents. Just need to tint my front windows and get black rims and think my truck will look much better.
Love this silver paint with black accents. Just need to tint my front windows and get black rims and think my truck will look much better.
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i dont have a picture of his. i'll try to get one tomorrow if he drives it to work. but he want to hook up tomorrow during lunch. i might just do it anyway so he doesnt get on me about being scared to do it or anything. i hear enough from him as it is.
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Sure would like to see how this one plays out Rainman. The 3.73's are an advantage as well as the smaller tires - but you should have better engine torque and slightly more weight. You'll both be in 4x4 I'd guess...interesting matchup.
#18
Anything you can think of has already been done...and most likely youtubed.
Of course this K5 has lower gearing, but still... you could win... you could lose... so what. Personally, I would pop the tailgate get a beer and watch someone else thrash their truck because at the end of the night you know for sure your truck will take you home and more importantly to work on Monday so you can pay the bills and save more money to upgrade your truck instead of fixing it.
Tell him to come back when he's got something that's worth more than your tires.
Of course this K5 has lower gearing, but still... you could win... you could lose... so what. Personally, I would pop the tailgate get a beer and watch someone else thrash their truck because at the end of the night you know for sure your truck will take you home and more importantly to work on Monday so you can pay the bills and save more money to upgrade your truck instead of fixing it.
Tell him to come back when he's got something that's worth more than your tires.
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