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orangeamcs · 06-23-2004, 10:04 AM

How easy is it to swap blazer or GM axles in a scout 2 for a SOA setup. I have heard that it is a fairly simple swap and that they pretty much just bolt in.
Matt

troutbum · 06-23-2004, 10:12 AM

holy fawk this place has gone to hell

how bout you pull out a fawkin tape measure and check. Just because this place has gotten soft does not mean you can post dumbass newbie questions that really dont have an answer. Simple for me would probably be a cluster fawk for you. you wanna try again with a specific question?

Sully · 06-23-2004, 10:18 AM

The only problem is going to be clearance against the engine. In order to gain more clearance, you should probably replace the timing chain with an aftermarket unit. See this post for details.

troutbum · 06-23-2004, 10:21 AM

LMAO...
Thanks man I needed that...

orangeamcs · 06-23-2004, 10:23 AM

How is this for specific. Is it true that if you replace your blinker fluid with halogen blinker fluid it will fix a sticky piston return spring?

Old Scout · 06-23-2004, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by orangeamcs

How is this for specific. Is it true that if you replace your blinker fluid with halogen blinker fluid it will fix a sticky piston return spring?

Hummm didn't see the blinker fluid on your page?:

http://laniganperformance.com/

orangeamcs · 06-23-2004, 10:39 AM

thats because its on www.halogenblinkerfluid.com. You can also get neon winshield squirters from those guys also.

binderbound · 06-23-2004, 11:09 AM

My bowel movements are firmer than this. There is a tiny little button that lots of us use around here, its called...the SEARCH button. Learn to use it well. Now run along and STFU

RustoleumWhite · 06-23-2004, 12:12 PM

the comedy is getting worse than the tech... (spelling corrected thanks to trout's ever vigilante spell checking!)

Yes it *can* be a "bolt on" swap... the stock GM perches line up almost perfectly with the SII spring spacing... however there is MUCH MORE to it than that. A simple search will guide you with more info than you can handle... and probably a couple step-by-steps.

1/2 the guys here are running GM front axles.. in one form or another.

Old Scout · 06-23-2004, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RustoleumWhite

the comedy is getting worce that the tech...

Yes it *can* be a "bolt on" swap... the stock GM perches line up almost perfectly with the SII spring spaceing... however there is MUCH MORE to it than that. A simple search will guide you with more info than you can handle... and probably a couple step-by-steps.

1/2 the guys here are running GM front alxes.. in one form or another.

There not a perfect fit , just close enough to booty fab them in.

RustoleumWhite · 06-23-2004, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Scout

There not a perfect fit , just close enough to booty fab them in.

Hence I said "almost"

then again, I have instaled "stock" axles that required prying and hammering on the springs to get them to drop in.... so.....

troutbum · 06-23-2004, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RustoleumWhite

the comedy is getting worce that the spelling...

Rockabilly · 06-23-2004, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by orangeamcs

How easy is it to swap blazer or GM axles in a scout 2 for a SOA setup. I have heard that it is a fairly simple swap and that they pretty much just bolt in.
Matt

and to think this is probably the most hardcore thread all month...

RustoleumWhite · 06-23-2004, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by troutbum

stuff

there, I fixed it

troutbum · 06-23-2004, 03:30 PM

thanks chief

RustoleumWhite · 06-23-2004, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by troutbum

thanks chief

hey, what can I say. Some times I type fast and my spelling is hourable....

orangeamcs · 06-23-2004, 05:28 PM

Thaks for the info. Ill use the search button from now on and try not to make an ass out of myself

binderbound · 06-23-2004, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by orangeamcs

Thaks for the info. Ill use the search button from now on and try not to make an ass out of myself

At least your a quick learner. Most people argue for 45 post before they get pissed and never come back.

Welcom Newb

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orangeamcs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31986 Posts: 65	Gm axles for soa How easy is it to swap blazer or GM axles in a scout 2 for a SOA setup. I have heard that it is a fairly simple swap and that they pretty much just bolt in. Matt

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Sully Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12121 Location: Live Free or Die Posts: 4,774	The only problem is going to be clearance against the engine. In order to gain more clearance, you should probably replace the timing chain with an aftermarket unit. See this post for details. __________________ Live Free or Die Why is mankind the only species that attempts to preserve the shallow end of its gene pool?

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RustoleumWhite Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4506 Location: WA Posts: 4,663	the comedy is getting worse than the tech... (spelling corrected thanks to trout's ever vigilante spell checking!) Yes it can be a "bolt on" swap... the stock GM perches line up almost perfectly with the SII spring spacing... however there is MUCH MORE to it than that. A simple search will guide you with more info than you can handle... and probably a couple step-by-steps. 1/2 the guys here are running GM front axles.. in one form or another. __________________ I wheel a mean jackstand Last edited by RustoleumWhite; 06-23-2004 at 03:24 PM.

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06-23-2004, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
troutbum Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2438 Location: SLC, Ut Posts: 1,052	holy fawk this place has gone to hell how bout you pull out a fawkin tape measure and check. Just because this place has gotten soft does not mean you can post dumbass newbie questions that really dont have an answer. Simple for me would probably be a cluster fawk for you. you wanna try again with a specific question?

06-23-2004, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
troutbum Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2438 Location: SLC, Ut Posts: 1,052	LMAO... Thanks man I needed that...

06-23-2004, 10:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
orangeamcs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31986 Posts: 65	How is this for specific. Is it true that if you replace your blinker fluid with halogen blinker fluid it will fix a sticky piston return spring?

06-23-2004, 10:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
orangeamcs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31986 Posts: 65	thats because its on www.halogenblinkerfluid.com. You can also get neon winshield squirters from those guys also.

06-23-2004, 03:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
troutbum Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2438 Location: SLC, Ut Posts: 1,052	thanks chief

06-23-2004, 05:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
orangeamcs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31986 Posts: 65	Thaks for the info. Ill use the search button from now on and try not to make an ass out of myself