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  1. Blazer Chalet

    T case and Differential Lubricant recommendations Lubricant recommendations

    We spent last weekend camping on Mt Thomas. This is about 100 miles east of the L.A. beaches and up 7,000 feet.
  2. Blazer Chalet

    T case and Differential Lubricant recommendations Lubricant recommendations

    @bucket, Thanks again for your help. I'm traveling this week and will post photos when I can. Anything in particular you'd like to see?
  3. Blazer Chalet

    T case and Differential Lubricant recommendations Lubricant recommendations

    Bucket, I suspect GM may have installed more leaves to support the factory installed camper and the 31 gallon fuel tank. A previous owner added a 40 gallon water tank at the very back of the camper so it is possible he beefed up the springs too. I will ask an owner of a stock Chalet if they came...
  4. Blazer Chalet

    T case and Differential Lubricant recommendations Lubricant recommendations

    Thanks Curt. Do these look like original axles and springs?
  5. Blazer Chalet

    T case and Differential Lubricant recommendations Lubricant recommendations

    The service manual I referenced calls for Motor oil For the transfer case if it is full time 4 wheel drive and Gear oil if not. I believe my 1977 blazer was born with full time And was modified by a previous owner. I bought it with manual locking hubs. Does anyone know what I should be using...
  6. Blazer Chalet

    Greetings from San Diego!

    Thanks Craig
  7. Blazer Chalet

    Greetings from San Diego!

    Thanks to all for the warm welcome! The brakes worked poorly before I serviced them. The fronts appeared to be only putting pressure on one side of the rotor. The rears were a mess with stuck wheel cylinders and other issues. The original drums and new rotors were machined. New Shoes, wheei...
  8. Blazer Chalet

    Greetings from San Diego!

    The truck is heavy with the camper. I have not yet broken in the new pads and shoes to try a high speed panic stop. Normal braking doesn't feel real impressive. I am not sure what to expect with this truck. The booster is the only part of the braking system I have not replaced so it seems like...
  9. Blazer Chalet

    Greetings from San Diego!

    I own a '77 Blazer that has been stored quite a while and am working to get her back on the road. The first project was the brakes. I've replaced everything except the Power Booster and am looking for an upgrade. I have read conflicting advise. What would be the best approach while sticking...

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