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safari doors - 4/3/2008 7:54:23 PM    marlboromanx1875 Posts: 20 Joined: 10/1/2007 Status: offline yall might find this strang but i was thinking about putting safari doors on my blazer and was wondering if anyone has had the same thought, also i was wanting input on what yall think about this idea, i know it is probably a pain in the butt to do something like that but i like my feet to hang out the door of my friends jeep and was wanting the same thing thanks. Post #: 1

RE: safari doors - 4/3/2008 7:59:15 PM    thegr81 Posts: 2639 Joined: 1/16/2007 From: PHOENIX,AZ Status: offline What I tell people when customizing there  rides is to remember its your ride build it for you and no one else!! I think its an awesome idea I would like to see it done on something other then a jeep!! _____________________________ 2001 2wd 4.3 vortec v6 "I'm not fat, I'm a minitrucker" (in reply to marlboromanx1875) Post #: 2

RE: safari doors - 4/3/2008 8:15:17 PM    WolfPack Posts: 3074 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline The only problem with blazers is that there is no easy access like on the jeeps.  It's a bit more involved for the Chevy.  Granted if you have the spring puller it gets much easier, but still, its no 1 bolt 2 bolt off. _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to thegr81) Post #: 3

RE: safari doors - 4/20/2008 10:08:26 AM    marlboromanx1875 Posts: 20 Joined: 10/1/2007 Status: offline i will keep looking into it to see if its possible (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 4

RE: safari doors - 4/20/2008 10:13:11 AM    coplinb Posts: 328 Joined: 3/14/2007 Status: offline I have wanted to do the same thing on my 01, It would be a pain, but on those hot summer days, nothing would draw more attention than a 2nd gen blazer with tube doors. Remember, if you have the right parts and tools, anything is possible. (in reply to marlboromanx1875) Post #: 5

RE: safari doors - 4/20/2008 4:25:57 PM    WolfPack Posts: 3074 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline Door wires...annoying hinge pins...the weight of the door....it'd be interesting...But I think this summer I'm going to try it  _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to coplinb) Post #: 6

RE: safari doors - 4/22/2008 6:05:16 PM    blazerboy124   Posts: 184 Joined: 8/2/2007 Status: offline thats awsome, ive never even heard of anyone thinking about doing it let alone acctially doing it, i think it'd be bada$$ if you do it you HAVE TO post pics, its pretty much against the law if you dont. _____________________________ Brett- 97 blazer LS 117,313 4.3L V6 posi. towing package Pioneer head unit future mods: t-bar crank 1.5" 2" shackles 2" body lift 33" tires (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 7

RE: safari doors - 4/22/2008 6:09:17 PM    WolfPack Posts: 3074 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline Pics are a must, without a doubt.  I'm going to order the spring puller as soon as I can get a couple of questions answered: To the car audio guys:  anyone got an idea on how to stuff the wiring for the door?  Is there a harness plug like the visors and everything on the engine? Also, from those of you who have done the hinge bushings repair (I just paid the dealer to do it while getting my bumper and tailgate repaired from a rear end collision), can the pins be re-used once they're pulled out? _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to blazerboy124) Post #: 8

RE: safari doors - 4/22/2008 10:38:50 PM    xmradioguy   Posts: 111 Joined: 1/2/2007 Status: offline no the pins can't be reused the tabs usually break when pulling the out they're only like $8 a pair at the most anyway (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 9

RE: safari doors - 4/23/2008 8:58:04 AM    WolfPack Posts: 3074 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline Yea...I can get 'em $4/ door so I'm not too worried about that aspect of it...maybe I can check out Lowe's..I'm sure I can set up a new hinge pin assembly to not use that annoying tab.. Any idea on the wiring loom? _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to xmradioguy) Post #: 10

RE: safari doors - 4/23/2008 2:39:25 PM    willjones Posts: 643 Joined: 10/12/2007 From: Wilmington, NC Status: offline I would love to do this! that was one of the biggest selling points about my jeep that I loved. The wiring is def going to be a huge pain though, because it would have to be like a quick disconnect sort of thing. Plus once you start to cut and remove there is no turning back. _____________________________ (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 11

RE: safari doors - 4/25/2008 2:04:26 PM    drperry Posts: 3927 Joined: 1/12/2007 From: GP AB CA Status: offline Just make your own plug for it, lol _____________________________ (in reply to willjones) Post #: 12

RE: safari doors - 4/25/2008 2:14:16 PM    garry2000blazer   Posts: 125 Joined: 2/28/2007 From: Huntsville, AL Status: offline Cut the wires between the door frame and the door, mount a connector (usually called a bulkhead connector) to the doorframe (just make the hole where the wire harness comes through bigger), put the mating connector on the harness going to the door and you're all set. I'm not sure how much space is in that doorjam...might need to hammer in a little clearance, but you can find the connectors pretty small so that's probably a 50/50 call. _____________________________ 2000 LT 4x4 '81 Harley Sturgis Lowrider (in reply to drperry) Post #: 13

RE: safari doors - 4/25/2008 5:05:24 PM    lennyblazer Posts: 1988 Joined: 5/6/2007 From: Appleton, WI / Houghton, MI Status: offline Yeah I would say check your wiring, see how many wires you have, and then get a single connector with the correct amount of connections and wire it up. Otherwise it sounds like a sweet idea. You could probably make a custom door hinge that would be a 1 bolt 2 bolt option like the jeeps. Definately post pictures if you do this. _____________________________ -Lenny 4.3L Auto. 3.73Gears http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2358267 (in reply to garry2000blazer) Post #: 14

RE: safari doors - 5/25/2008 10:35:16 AM    WolfPack Posts: 3074 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline Bad news.  I looked into it...talked to some people... I will not be attempting to remove the doors like this.  The doors are simply too heavy...there's no way to rest the door without destroying paint or something else...the wiring will still be sticking out on the body side, and I'd have to replace all the hinge pins and bushings (I couldn't find anything at lowes that would substitute..nothing would support the weight without stretching the hinge it was it seemed). Unless y'all have some solutions...no doorless pics of the blazer _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to lennyblazer) Post #: 15

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