I'm the third owner of this 1989 K5 Blazer and it's lived in So. Cal. it's entire life. As a daily driver for an OC Fire Captain, then my work mentor bought it and did a few mods, mostly aesthetic. I purchased in 2004 and it's evolved since 2009.
Specifications:
LQ4 Swap, 4L80, Magnum 205 w/ 4:56 gears
Front: Dana 60, Eaton e-Locker, Yukon axles & Reid knuckles
Rear: '04 GM 14 bolt full floater, Yukon Grizzly locker
DIY4X cross over w/ high steering & PSC hydro assist
37s on Dirty Life wheels wrapped in Toyo MT comps
REEL drivelines
Hydro-boost conversion with Powerstop brakes
ORD Tube doors and Softopper top
DIY4X Comp dash & Vintage Air
ORD front bumper / DIY4X Gauntlet rear (heavily customized)
Custom sliders
Woods Off-Road quarter panel armor
Switchpros lighting controls
Holley Performance Prodash and all the goodies.
Comms: Yaesu FTM-300dr (Ham)