I did the blazer upgrade, changing from single piston to dual piston. i also changed my upper control arm to tubular CA
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@beasyphone Жыл бұрын
I had powerstops , then made brackets for camaro SS off a 2016, then last weekend bought brackets off my buddy on S10forum (yes he sells them still) and slapped on some C6 Corvette calipers+slotted EBC rotors/Red Stuff pads..Jesus I love them
@alcoatornado27492 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! 2 thumbs up! 👍👍
@kingmeshech55272 ай бұрын
The 4wd spindles wheel bearing is designed to be held tight by the front axle nut. Had you been able to actually install it on your truck without fwd the wheels would have flew off with the wheel bearings and everything. Very dangerous situation. That's why gm made sure you can't mix match those
@PHILLIPBLESS2 жыл бұрын
I use moog problem solver -40 for my uppers. No problems with those. Part#k5208 if you wanna give those a shot. Great vid 👍
@MrSlayer2502 жыл бұрын
Good shit 👏 Need a follow up showing how much they improved the dime🤘 Thx for vid
@beasyphone Жыл бұрын
Also, good job
@lucky1time8112 жыл бұрын
4x4 s10s are also the same front brakes I believe with calipers on back as well.
@madmike_9343
2 жыл бұрын
Yea the only thing you need is the 2wd spindles
@Theferg1 Жыл бұрын
Great video and info!! Hey did the abs wire connect to your factory harness? How did the steering feel also after the swap? Thank you.
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
Yes, everything plugs right in the steering was a little tighter, but could be improved by changing out the steering box in my set up. You do notice a good difference when you turn
@Theferg1
Жыл бұрын
@@madmike_9343sweet thanks bro I will rebuild my box as well!! 💯👍
@terrysaenz30097 ай бұрын
Please everyone doing this type of swap invest the few extra $$ and get new or rebuilt calipers.
@seanbryant345 Жыл бұрын
Whole lot of work that didn’t need to be done. All you needed to do was brake hose, tie rod and ball joints to disassemble. No need to take off brake caliper and rotor if you were replacing it all
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
It’s lighter that way
@Theferg1 Жыл бұрын
Great video and info!! Let me ask you did it help with the steering? Did it make your steering feel tighter?
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
Just a little. I will probably swap out the steering box in the future I think all that will eventually make it feel like new again
@DB_on_the_dailey Жыл бұрын
How did the front end alignment on the truck go for you i am about to install those very same control arms on mine
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
No effect on alinement, just make sure you keep count of your shims
@MrAless182 ай бұрын
I have a s 10 2003 which model and year (blazer )you think will fit. Thanks
@madmike_9343
2 ай бұрын
For sure mines an 02.
@97eagleman9 ай бұрын
So the spindle you installled is from a blazer? And the hub is for a blazer?
@madmike_9343
9 ай бұрын
Yes spindle and hub have to be from a 2wd blazer.
@shakyplacebo9382 жыл бұрын
Great vid my guy. Been contemplating if I should do the upgrade on my brakes, but now you convinced me to do so. This may sound dumb,but would the hub from the blazer be the same for the s10? I know that both the blazer and the s10 are very similar but just want to make sure. Again great video
@madmike_9343
2 жыл бұрын
Negative the s10 has the hub integrated into the brake rotor, what I learned from this is just stick to the 2wd blazer and it should be fine. I was having trouble finding them in Houston, that’s why I grabbed the 4wd and ended up not working.
@tomabc3918
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Mike
@Theferg110 ай бұрын
Hey bro, I just did the swap and I left my original brake lines on the S 10 and I cannot get my brakes to bleed up and I put brand new calibers on it. You have any recommendations? Thank you.
@madmike_9343
10 ай бұрын
Well if you pinched the line with plyers and it’s an old line then more than likely u need to replace them. What I would do first is determine where the blockage is coming from so I would unscrew one line and press the brakes and see if fluid comes out. If fluid comes out from both hoses then you know the issues in the calipers so you might have a blockage
@sergiorico3940 Жыл бұрын
So if I wanted to add lift spindles to my S10 I would need blazer lift spindles?
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
Yes if you want to have the larger brake calipers,
@p.b.sHUNTING7 ай бұрын
Looks like you got les range of movement by going to tubular upper
@madmike_9343
7 ай бұрын
Probably but she’s a low rider so I ain’t worried about it
@jesss2236 Жыл бұрын
what blazer do i buy this for, what year, I'm building same build I need to know what year and hub spindle replacement, our junkyard just scraps or sell to there buddies
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
any 2wd blazer 98-04
@jesss2236
Жыл бұрын
@@madmike_9343 your awesome keep up the good work!
@dontrompas1312 Жыл бұрын
Do you recommend this Upper Control Arms for some drop spindles and springs on the s10?
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen a lot of people go that route so yes
@amanezaz2991 Жыл бұрын
Hey I'm about to do the same conversation to my s10. It's still the 4.3 v6. The question I have is since it will be an everyday driver. Will I need the longer ball joints or is that just for drag racing? If you know let me know. Thanks
@amanezaz2991
Жыл бұрын
Wanted to add to that. Thanks for lots of detail man helps alot. Haven't started yet but getting things together. Thanks brother
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
I think the ball joints depend on your ride height more than anything since mine sits pretty low to the ground I would say I’m fine riding with the factory length but if you’re anything in the stock height you probably should change them
@amanezaz2991
Жыл бұрын
I'm actually doing a 2/3 drop. Blazer 2 inch drop spindles and 3 inch blocks in the back since I have 20' s on it. Don't want to make to many mods to the wheel well. Atleast for now lol.
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
@@amanezaz2991 nice, maybe buy both types and whatever you don’t use just return it. Especially it it’s your daily
@313ralphiee72 жыл бұрын
Would you happen to have the part number for the brake pads
@madmike_9343
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t but it’s 98-04 blazer
@Dmxgang11 ай бұрын
So are those brake lines regular blazer brake lines ?
@madmike_9343
11 ай бұрын
Yes 👍
@ritchiemeza2 жыл бұрын
are the brake lines the same from an s10 and a blazer? i just replaced my brake lines but wanna do this mod
@madmike_9343
2 жыл бұрын
The lines are the same but the bolt is different.
@tomabc39182 жыл бұрын
To find those spindles does blazer have to be a four whl drive or a two wheel drive and what year
@madmike_9343
2 жыл бұрын
Has to be 2wd I tried 4wd but the orientation of the lower control arm ball joint is different, you could make it work but it involves changing the lower control arm and at that point you might as well just buy some brembos
@madmike_9343
2 жыл бұрын
98-05
@Mondos2001 Жыл бұрын
Do the factory 15s still fit?
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
Mine are 16s an there is about 1 1/2 gap in the circumference so it should fit
@Mondos2001
Жыл бұрын
@@madmike_9343 thanks boss, I'll be at the pull'n'pay this weekend, they have 3 of the 2wd blazers there
@goon4696 Жыл бұрын
Conversion for rear?
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
Nothing yet coming out next year or sooner
@tylerpeters6715
Жыл бұрын
Pull the entire rear end out of the same 2wd blazer you get the spindles from and there’s your conversion
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
@@tylerpeters6715 yea that’s true, I’m actually doing a 8.8 conversion
Пікірлер: 57
I had powerstops , then made brackets for camaro SS off a 2016, then last weekend bought brackets off my buddy on S10forum (yes he sells them still) and slapped on some C6 Corvette calipers+slotted EBC rotors/Red Stuff pads..Jesus I love them
Nicely done! 2 thumbs up! 👍👍
The 4wd spindles wheel bearing is designed to be held tight by the front axle nut. Had you been able to actually install it on your truck without fwd the wheels would have flew off with the wheel bearings and everything. Very dangerous situation. That's why gm made sure you can't mix match those
I use moog problem solver -40 for my uppers. No problems with those. Part#k5208 if you wanna give those a shot. Great vid 👍
Good shit 👏 Need a follow up showing how much they improved the dime🤘 Thx for vid
Also, good job
4x4 s10s are also the same front brakes I believe with calipers on back as well.
@madmike_9343
2 жыл бұрын
Yea the only thing you need is the 2wd spindles
Great video and info!! Hey did the abs wire connect to your factory harness? How did the steering feel also after the swap? Thank you.
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
Yes, everything plugs right in the steering was a little tighter, but could be improved by changing out the steering box in my set up. You do notice a good difference when you turn
@Theferg1
Жыл бұрын
@@madmike_9343sweet thanks bro I will rebuild my box as well!! 💯👍
Please everyone doing this type of swap invest the few extra $$ and get new or rebuilt calipers.
Whole lot of work that didn’t need to be done. All you needed to do was brake hose, tie rod and ball joints to disassemble. No need to take off brake caliper and rotor if you were replacing it all
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
It’s lighter that way
Great video and info!! Let me ask you did it help with the steering? Did it make your steering feel tighter?
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
Just a little. I will probably swap out the steering box in the future I think all that will eventually make it feel like new again
How did the front end alignment on the truck go for you i am about to install those very same control arms on mine
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
No effect on alinement, just make sure you keep count of your shims
I have a s 10 2003 which model and year (blazer )you think will fit. Thanks
@madmike_9343
2 ай бұрын
For sure mines an 02.
So the spindle you installled is from a blazer? And the hub is for a blazer?
@madmike_9343
9 ай бұрын
Yes spindle and hub have to be from a 2wd blazer.
Great vid my guy. Been contemplating if I should do the upgrade on my brakes, but now you convinced me to do so. This may sound dumb,but would the hub from the blazer be the same for the s10? I know that both the blazer and the s10 are very similar but just want to make sure. Again great video
@madmike_9343
2 жыл бұрын
Negative the s10 has the hub integrated into the brake rotor, what I learned from this is just stick to the 2wd blazer and it should be fine. I was having trouble finding them in Houston, that’s why I grabbed the 4wd and ended up not working.
@tomabc3918
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Mike
Hey bro, I just did the swap and I left my original brake lines on the S 10 and I cannot get my brakes to bleed up and I put brand new calibers on it. You have any recommendations? Thank you.
@madmike_9343
10 ай бұрын
Well if you pinched the line with plyers and it’s an old line then more than likely u need to replace them. What I would do first is determine where the blockage is coming from so I would unscrew one line and press the brakes and see if fluid comes out. If fluid comes out from both hoses then you know the issues in the calipers so you might have a blockage
So if I wanted to add lift spindles to my S10 I would need blazer lift spindles?
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
Yes if you want to have the larger brake calipers,
Looks like you got les range of movement by going to tubular upper
@madmike_9343
7 ай бұрын
Probably but she’s a low rider so I ain’t worried about it
what blazer do i buy this for, what year, I'm building same build I need to know what year and hub spindle replacement, our junkyard just scraps or sell to there buddies
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
any 2wd blazer 98-04
@jesss2236
Жыл бұрын
@@madmike_9343 your awesome keep up the good work!
Do you recommend this Upper Control Arms for some drop spindles and springs on the s10?
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen a lot of people go that route so yes
Hey I'm about to do the same conversation to my s10. It's still the 4.3 v6. The question I have is since it will be an everyday driver. Will I need the longer ball joints or is that just for drag racing? If you know let me know. Thanks
@amanezaz2991
Жыл бұрын
Wanted to add to that. Thanks for lots of detail man helps alot. Haven't started yet but getting things together. Thanks brother
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
I think the ball joints depend on your ride height more than anything since mine sits pretty low to the ground I would say I’m fine riding with the factory length but if you’re anything in the stock height you probably should change them
@amanezaz2991
Жыл бұрын
I'm actually doing a 2/3 drop. Blazer 2 inch drop spindles and 3 inch blocks in the back since I have 20' s on it. Don't want to make to many mods to the wheel well. Atleast for now lol.
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
@@amanezaz2991 nice, maybe buy both types and whatever you don’t use just return it. Especially it it’s your daily
Would you happen to have the part number for the brake pads
@madmike_9343
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t but it’s 98-04 blazer
So are those brake lines regular blazer brake lines ?
@madmike_9343
11 ай бұрын
Yes 👍
are the brake lines the same from an s10 and a blazer? i just replaced my brake lines but wanna do this mod
@madmike_9343
2 жыл бұрын
The lines are the same but the bolt is different.
To find those spindles does blazer have to be a four whl drive or a two wheel drive and what year
@madmike_9343
2 жыл бұрын
Has to be 2wd I tried 4wd but the orientation of the lower control arm ball joint is different, you could make it work but it involves changing the lower control arm and at that point you might as well just buy some brembos
@madmike_9343
2 жыл бұрын
98-05
Do the factory 15s still fit?
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
Mine are 16s an there is about 1 1/2 gap in the circumference so it should fit
@Mondos2001
Жыл бұрын
@@madmike_9343 thanks boss, I'll be at the pull'n'pay this weekend, they have 3 of the 2wd blazers there
Conversion for rear?
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
Nothing yet coming out next year or sooner
@tylerpeters6715
Жыл бұрын
Pull the entire rear end out of the same 2wd blazer you get the spindles from and there’s your conversion
@madmike_9343
Жыл бұрын
@@tylerpeters6715 yea that’s true, I’m actually doing a 8.8 conversion