I have a couple questions

92k1500 · January 16, 2005

I have a 92 full size blazer.I went with a 3" body lift for now and some 33's.I had to pull a couple of different trailers this weekend and i noticed that the turning radius is probably equal to or worse than a bus,whats the deal?Also when im riding down the road and theres like lines and other blemishes on the road my car just pulls in every which direction,its like a non stop battle while driving.The tires i have on there are the Interco trxus.They are pretty worn,actually 2 need to be replaced for sure but they are on the rear.Any help with either of my two situations would be greatly appreciated.Im new to whole lift and bigger tire thing so bare with me.thanks

Jacqson · January 17, 2005

I have a 92 full size blazer.I went with a 3" body lift for now and some 33's.I had to pull a couple of different trailers this weekend and i noticed that the turning radius is probably equal to or worse than a bus,whats the deal?Also when im riding down the road and theres like lines and other blemishes on the road my car just pulls in every which direction,its like a non stop battle while driving.The tires i have on there are the Interco trxus.They are pretty worn,actually 2 need to be replaced for sure but they are on the rear.Any help with either of my two situations would be greatly appreciated.Im new to whole lift and bigger tire thing so bare with me.thanks

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I can't comment on the turning radius but I think you should check your front end components including your steering parts up front and even though your worn tires are on the rear they can still contribute to bad road control and if your front tires are getting close to wearing out you should replace all four.

Wingnut · January 17, 2005

Low tire pressure can also cause the "wandering", requiring more input from the driver to stay straight.

potz1999 · January 17, 2005

Also, wider tires tend to wander more.

92k1500 · January 18, 2005

Thanks for the help guys.I talked to the guy that did my lift today and he said he has had people say that the interco trxus seem to wander.As far as the turning radius go's i think the truck turns pretty good left but not as tight to the right,so maybe my pitmen arm isn"t adjusted right.(i think thats the right arm)

Wingnut · January 18, 2005

Well...Seeing as how you really can't adjust the idler arm... Unless you have a really big hammer.

Seriously though...The turning radius on these trucks really isn't all that great to begin with. The only reason it's decent is because of the short wheelbase.

If the wheels on my '92 turned as far as the wheels on my '02...Now that would be pimp.

Quadrasteer on the Blazer would be worthy of a circus car...A 4 foot turning radius would be cool.

potz1999 · January 18, 2005

Come to think of it...i had a similar problem on my Ford (yeah, I know ). It turned on on a dime to the left, but semi's made tighter right hand turns. I don't know about your pitman, but mine had a keyway to that didn't allow adjustment. Because my steering gearbox was all cracked and bent, I took a leap thinking that a couple gears had skipped causing the offset in steering.

Wingnut · January 18, 2005

Oh...And if you are in need of a pitman arm for that rig, let me know.

I happen to have a brand new heavy duty Moog pitman arm laying on a shelf that I may be coerced into parting with.

92k1500 · January 26, 2005

Well i discovered that it turns left very well and then when you turn to the right it sucks.So guess i can get it adjusted.Not to get off topic but i just found out i have this little light, its attached to a wire and the wire is kept in a little box.And on the box is a real.I can take the light all the way to the back of the truck.When im finished i just use the real and real the line in.I thought that was pretty neat and wondered if other vehicles have this aswell or is it aftermarket.

Wingnut · January 27, 2005

Yeah, that little light is awesome. They only put it on for a few years, and the brand new trucks don't have a light at all under the hood.

If I do decide to sell my Blazer, I'll be tempted to pull that sucker out of there.

potz1999 · January 27, 2005

That light sounds cool. Before Wingnut's response, if figured it had to be aftermarket. Where is it located? Maybe I'll scrounge a boneyard an put it on my 99.