YES! You Can STILL Buy $2k Budget Off-Roaders, So I Did... Let's See Which Is Best In The Dirt!
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Blazer ZR-2 would be my pick. They were setup to go off-roading from the factory. If you're going to go with a 4WD, go all the way!
Not really bro they only have a 3 inch body lift and literally the same everything as a ls soooo I mean ….
*off road*
@@jamessawchuk5682 I use the 1999 zr2 t-10 4x4
@@ThatLow_Slow5.3 "literally the same everything as a ls" that's bullshit, and this is coming from someone who daily drives an LS
Keep the cheap off-roaders coming! Loved the Cheap Jeep series before, would love to see more of this!
Absolutely!!
The locker in that blazer seemed more responsive than newer gm auto lockers.
The auto lockers engage using centrifugal force, so the older ones probably engage easier due to the springs being broken in.
The fact that the Explorer is still moving under its own power at 31 years old is a win. And I’m pretty sure it’s over 200,000 miles based on its age and exterior condition, it was definitely not a garage queen.
hell i daily a 1994 f150 4x4 5.0 5 speed. it was owned by an old guy that lost his license and was only used to really go hunting and farm rig. only has 110k on it.
My dads 1971 duster works just fine…. Unrestored shitbox but it’ll do burnouts stop and turn what more could you ask
I valet'd an explorer from this era with 360k miles on it. Original engine and transmission. Quite interesting
@@hanzgrueber145 yeah if you watch a channel called utg uncle tonys garage he has a 1964 dodge dart that was owned by th same family since new and has over 1 million miles on it. it fires right up on the first crank.
Considering how many exploders died in Cash 4 Clunkers, I'm amazed that any one can still find these today, its even more surprising seeing them not beat to hell. I know for a fact that any explorer with an automatic transmission that's still driving is either having transmission issues or has at least had lots of transmission work done to it.
The whole idea of Low range is so you don’t need to slip the clutch. Driver mod would help a lot.
Loved the video, but you really need to use 4 low a LOT more. It makes the vehicles a LOT more controllable and also puts less strain on the engine and transmission because you're not reving it out building up heat in the engine and transmission just go get over small obstacles. I bet either vehicle would've just walked through the logs no problem in 4 low because they wouldn't be bucking all over the place. Sure would've been easier on the clutch too!
Had to shake my head when he complained about riding the clutch everywhere… so like, maybe… don’t?
Yes. This was pretty hard to watch, lol.
@@gogmorgoaway Not an off road guy driving a manual off road, they are going to ride the clutch.
Yes I agree as well. A lot of driver error. That Explorer would have made it!!
Lots of abuse in this video. I was waiting for a tie rod to come apart on the Chevy while he was driving over the logs.
I had '94 Explorer. The push button 4x4 and Low Range with the 4.0 was just a rock solid unit. Slow and thirsty, but with decent tires pulled out people from snow banks all the time in the winter. Always good for taking friends to parties in the middle of woods or fields too. Never got stuck.
I had a "92 and a 94" and did a lot of crazy things in both of them.... Never got stuck and never gave up...
Witness! I was pulled of a muddy snow bank by one of these!
I have a 93 4.0 auto but has the factory floor shift and locking hubs. I've also upgraded the rear to a limited slip. 31 inch Patagonia MTs very capable.
The S10 pickup and Blazer Zr2 were ahead of its times because no other manufacturer made a purpose built off roader like these were. Many had 4x4 version but none had fender flares. Nissan and Toyota made some close but not this much. They are pretty rare too. I worked at a GM dealer in the 2000 and for every 500 s10 pickups or blazer their was only 1 ZR2 version
Yeah, these are really cool because if I remember correctly they also had a stronger rear end (the 8.5 in 10 bolt I think) the G80 locker, and the wider track with the 31" tire stock. I bet it would take very little work to get a 33 on one of these. They also had a pickup truck version, which I also think is really cool. I actually rather have one of those than the same year Tacoma, because the 4.3 makes a lot more power than the 3.4 in the taco.
@@trailrunnah8886 ...All 4.3 V6 S10's have the 8.5 rear but, the ZR2 had the 7.625 IFS Differential where the regular ones had a smaller ring gear...and the 1.5" wider stance and 1.5 to 2" lift....The ZR2's have different front leaf spring brackets that make them easy to spot....besides the wheel lfares...even the front inner fender liners have ZR2 codes on them...GREAT Vehicles but, I prefer my H3 Alpha Hummer with it's locking differentials....GM's BEST off-roader EVER!
@@ejgrant5191 Thanks for the info! Sounds like you know your stuff on these. I agree, the h3 alpha is an awesome rig, every once in a while I look at Marketplace for them and I never see any. I remember a few years ago I saw one for seven or eight grand, I should have snapped it up back then. Probably would sell for 15 now, haha.
I like how these walk through these obstacles with ease and most of the new ones struggle. Put some tires on them, repair them a bit and hit the harder course
90s explorer's will always have a special place in my heart. My 1st car was a 2nd gen explorer. My mom still has a 1998 explorer eddie bauer with almost 220k miles and I still have a 2006 explorer limited 4.6 v8.
I have a 99
Explorer with a 5 speed was a great score.
I had one. Shoulda kept it
@@toyyoda3710 I had mine around 2010 or 2011 or so. Ended up selling it for something that got better mileage but I wish I woulda kept it. It was in decent shape too
@@peterdragon6367 it’s a vintage workhorse
I keep my eyes open for a ZR2 or crew cab s10 pickups.
For sure. Although this guy really needs to learn how to drive stick, this was embarrassing to watch.
Awesome video. I can't help feel that if the explorer were equipped w/ the factory limited slip and 3.73s (and a driver mod) that it would have faired better and been a more fair comparison. Either way glad to see some love given to a long forgotten and under appreciated off roader! Explorer for me hands down.
Completely agree. I daily a restored by me 1991 explorer. Beyond fun to drive. 4.10s and 33s make it a breeze.
This was never meant to be a fair comparison, as was stated by him I'm the video. It was just to show two different versions of what $2,000 can buy you. The Blazer had the ZR-2 package, which means it has a specially tuned off-road suspension package, a wider stance than your normal Blazer, lower axle gear ratios, rear locking differential, factory equipped 32" tall tires, and a slightly beefier rear axle than the normal Blazer. All this to say no matter how good of condition that Explorer was in, it would never hold a candle to the off-road prowess of the ZR-2 Blazer. Could you mod it to make it better off-road?... Sure, but that's more money, and you could also mod the Blazer and make it better-er! LoL
The one thing that Explorer has over the Blazer is reliability. Let's see how good of shape that Blazer's in after another 10 years. Also, if it matters to the person looking to buy, the Explorer is a little more practical being a 4-door, but that also brings to mind yet another reason the Blazer is better off-road: shorter wheel base of a 2-door = better break-over angle.
Really, the reason you can get the Blazer for the same money as that Explorer comes down to that reliability issue, plus people not really realizing what a ZR-2 package S-10 Blazer actually means, and how much better it is than just a standard S-10 Blazer. Functionally, they both have about the same remaining usable life/value.
Me?... I'd take the Blazer all day, everyday. Even if it's only going to last as long as the older Explorer, it still is 10 years newer the entire time you have it. That's 10 years less filth in the interior; 10 years less potential for abuse at the hands of other owners; and styling 10 years closer to being relevant! LoL. The extra off-road chops is just sweet, sweet icing on the cake! (But really, I'd buy a Jeep WJ over either of these... And I have!)
@@4WDriver I was comparing factory offerings that ford equipped 1st gen explorers with, saying it would have been a more fair comparison to the top off road package that gm offered in the blazer. That's all. And "can't hold a candle to the off road prowess?" that's a bit of a hyperbolic statement. Also, comparing the wheel bases of the vehicles, Ford offered a 2 door option in the first gens as well. Long wheel bases have an advantage over certain obstacles and terrain, where short wheel bases do as well on other obstacles and terrain. My only point was that comparing a base 4dr explorer to a zr2 top tier off road package with 32" tires and a rear locker was a lop sided comparison. Awesome video nonetheless.
@@elliotdawson8355 dude, are you daft?! Why are you arguing with me?... That was EXACTLY what I was saying as far as it being,, as you put it, "a lopsided comparison". My point was that of course it's a lopsided comparison... Because IT WAS NOT MEANT TO BE A COMPARISON (as the guy hosting the video said himself near the beginning of the video)! As for my statement about the Explorer not holding a candle to the off-road prowess of the ZR-2:. NOT hyperbolic at all. If you knew enough about these vehicles, you would understand why. Even the "off-road worthiest" trim-level Explorer isn't designed to be anywhere near as capable as the ZR-2. Even later model Fords that came in an actual off-road package known as FX-4 were not as off-road focused as the ZR-2. Not to mention the Explorer never even came in an FX-4 package anyway.
Maybe you just aren't that familiar with older vehicles, so to put it in a way you might better understand: The ZR-2 is more similar to an F-150 Raptor, than an F-150 FX-4 in terms of how much tweaking and tuning went into making it better for off-road.
The name of the Ford Traction-Loc rear diff may make it sound like it was a locker, but it was not; it was a clutch-pack type limited slip. Even when they were working and not completely worn out, they added very little to off-road performance. Clutch-pack limited slip diffs are meant more for improving traction in inclement weather and slippery road conditions, not boosting off-road capability. I've owned a 3rd gen (2002) Explorer that had the Traction-Loc, and even as early as 2008 when I bought it with only 50,000 miles on it, the Traction-Loc was worn to the point of being non-functional. Furthermore, I'm not even sure in 1991 that Traction-Loc was an option on the Explorer.
To sum it all up, this could never have been a fair comparison, nor was it intended to be. The ZR-2 Blazer was a somewhat rare, specialty vehicle designed to be more off-road focused than your average Blazer or any other average SUV. It's in an entirely different class when it comes to off-roading.
@@4WDriver typical internet dude, immediately assuming that I'm "arguing" with you. Am I daft? Absolutely not. I made an innocent comment on how the two vehicles were put head to head in an off road challenge with being very different trim levels (base vs top tier 4x4 package), and you replied with two dissertations on why that was "daft" of me to point out. Not arguing with you my dude, I've been modding first gen explorers since 2007 and know their capabilities.
I love seeing Brendan go solo on this video. He’s got great camera presence and his commentary is to the point.
As someone who daily drives a ZR2, I saw the flares and couldn’t click fast enough.
How do you like your zr2. I just picked one up a few days ago. 129k miles. 2002. Any pointers? Thanks
I got lucky and came across a running and driving S10 (ENVOY) YES ENVOY. 126k fully loaded, heated seats, on board air, air suspension in the rear, power folding mirrors and factory HIDS....1998 got it fo FREE!!
I managed to find it in the barn, at the weekend , for $2000,1999 dodge ram 1500 5.9 V8 quad cab ,slt laramie 4x4 with 103k miles...red with silver lover cladding
Major score!
I had a 2000 Chevy Blazer ZR2 with a 5-speed manual transmission, it was an absolute Beast off-road! Wish I never got rid of it.
My 2003 S10 blazer ZR2 was $3,250. Mine also had the transmission redone, newly redone interior and runs really nice. I think the price of blazers have gone up though from $2000
The ZR2 equipped Blazers were just awesome backin the day. Awesome little 4x4 runabouts 😉
4 low is your and your truck's best friend, especially with a standard trans.
I tend to use 4 low more than 4 high except in snow. It's so much more comfortable for the truck to not strain the driveline.
Best combination in the world is good tires, 4L and a winch. Forget the drama of rocking and tire spinning. On the first few moments of a stuck, relax, reach for the winch control and a tree strap and idle it out.
It's worked for me since 1975 and a 40 year career as a professional corporate prospector on 3 continents.
I love my '03 s10 pickup with the Zr2 package. Take the swaybars off these rigs and as long as you have some experience picking your lines, they are very surprisingly capable. Mine is still stock minus some skid plates, and I've done some 6-rated trails with little issue. I've been wheeling a long time so experience helps, but for the average person going to a campsite or having some fun on the weekend, they're more than capable enough to have a pretty good time in.
I picked up a 2003 Durango recently for $600. It has bad compression, but I still think it was a steal. Body and interior are in really good shape for their age and 250k miles.
The Explorer is an XLT so I'm pretty sure it has the limited slip rear end. But after about 80,000 miles you need to replace the clutch packs if you want it to work like new again. Plus they had a tendency to put the packs in wrong right out of the factory, so It's worth swapping out, just to get the clutch packs in there the right way. I've done this to my 92 explorer and it would walk right up those ruts no problem. It's about a $100 dollar fix if you can do the work yourself. Just have to remember to soak the clutches in friction modifier over night before they are installed or it gets real squeaky.
Great info!
Had the '93 Ranger XLT back in the day with the 4.0 and the 5spd manual. That thing kicked ass. Ice Cold AC and was plenty of power for that light truck. Power steering was always loud and never failed.
This is great! There is always an affordable option to a hobby and these are great examples. Nicely done.
Both are great values..I had a 1997 Explorer, 4L, stick that i sold afrer 250K miles. That truck was great in snow (i lived in Michigan at the time) and the (Cologne) 4L engines were bullet proof along with the Mazda transmission.
Great video! I love seeing older vehicles like this on the channel! I'm still hoping to see a mid-late 2000's Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 with a G80 though. I drive one as a daily and I think it would actually do really well off-road and could probably handle some of the Colorado trails!
Looking for the WRONG GM vehicle....Look instead for a H3 Hummer "Alpha" with an "Adventure Package" off road option with the 4:1 low range and locking differential...The GM V8 powered "Rubicon"! Best of the bunch!
I had a 1992 Chevy s10 blazer "tahoe edition" digital gauge cluster, black vinyl seats, 4x4 and that little hunk of metal would not get stuck anywhere even on street tires!
The cats plugged up and i had to gut the exhaust out the side so she could breath and yeah she lasted me a few winters, a few mud bogs, the vacuum lines blew out so you had to engage the transfer case first... the have someone under the hood and reach past the battery to pull the puck on the front diff to lock her in completely. But man i miss that truck so damn bad!😔
I love my 4 door 02 GMC Sonoma 4X4. It's great in the snow ❄️ never been stuck .
that ZR2 was way ahead of its time. From the factory you got bilstein shocks, a 3.73 with limited slip, rear sway bar, 4" wider, 2" lift, and 31" offroad tires. Granted, doesn't hold up to today's offroad packages but when they launched these in 94, nobody was doing that.
Early Explorers seemed less troublesome. I don't think they'll had the same timing chain setup as later models.
I would like to add a few tips, 1 when you don't have lockers, tire placement and momentum is key, 2 use low range in the rocks, logs, that 5 speed probably would have idled up without ever touching the gas, 3 I now y'all didn't hit any mud in this video but when y'all do, quit trying to creep through in low range! In the mud you want high range and lots of momentum and wheelspeed! Still an awesome channel though!
Love the ZR2 I had a 96 Jimmy 2dr. It was built like a Sherman tank. Wish I never got rid of it. My Sister bought it new! Having 76 and more recent a 89 full size Blazer. A 78 and 96 Jimmy! Now I have 03 Tahoe Z71! We called the smaller versions Blazetts and Bronquetts! I am local to you and we consider more than 2 wheels on the ground not 4 wheeling! But still going straight up a hill in 4 wh. low is cool in my old age!
Greeting from Ontario, Canada...salt/rust belt. If you can find a ZR2 that is still roadworthy grab it and run! Factory lift, Bilsteins and G80 etc.
i’ve had an 86 blazer and i now have two 95 ttb ford rangers… safe to say the blazer wasn’t all that good and this ttb stuff is AWESOME
I’m actually looking to buy a cheap 4X4 right now. I’m leaning heavily towards the S10 Blazer with the ZR2 package. I don’t do a lot of off roading but I want something that will do well in the snow.
Hard to believe these 2 were purchased for less than $6k let alone under $2k. Been looking for an affordable ZR2 but like everything now they’re gold
I brought a single cab zr2 for 1500 this week
I owned a 2005 S10 blazer...4x4.
The 4.3 v6 wasn't bad...and it LOOKED like the zr2...so pretty cool looking.
I got a 1998 Ford Explorer v8 (5.0) that has been a lot of fun working on!
I got my super clean 02' Blazer ZR2 off Craigslist 6yrs ago for $3k (Houston area) & she's very clean, still a smooth running beast.. Getting 16mpg in town & 18 on highway. That 4.3ltr is a beast of an engine! Cold A/C & you can't even feel the Engine running while sitting at a red light.
The 4x4 actuator is a pain but Dorman just released a thicker Rubber Boot Actuator that should last years.
I did have to get a new Tranny, she's had almost 300k miles when I bought her but I'll never sale it. Know one has ever sat in the back seats or passenger seat & I love it.
I love these budget friendly vehicles videos. Like you said plus the smile on your face, this is more fun than spending $100,000.00 for a off road vehicle. If you break a high dollar vehicle it’s gonna hurt you in your wallet. But not these two. We used to have a 1992 Ford Explorer XLT two wheel drive, automatic with the 4.0L v-6 good motor & transmission until the transmission went out, they wanted two grand for another one, sold it as is. Keep’m coming, these videos are my favorite, having fun on a budget. I’m not a Ford fan, but I wouldn’t turn my back on this one as is.
My god, I haven't seen a 1st gen brick nose Explorer on the road in at least 10 years. That 4.0 OHV is solid and will run for a long time.
1996-2001 Explorer with the 5.0 AWD is the way to go
damn my 2000 2 door base model blazer isn't that fancy. but it was an old township truck I lucked into with 112,000 miles
my 1991 5spd 4x4 chevy s10 blazer has yanked almost 12k lbs out of the bushes, and a fully loaded 5tonne cubevan with no issues, i did do a clutch upgrade tho.
You got a zr2 blazer for 2000 bucks , that’s a steal !
I've owned three 4 S10's 3 blazers and a pickup I'm still driving the pickup They are a good vehicle for those that do there own mechanical work, nothing is expensive to fix but they do have there issues,and are not that easy to work that one is fairly low mileage my 1999 S10 pickup has over 200,000 the leak oil the 4wd system has several thing that can go wrong the vacuum actuator the dash button, the vacuum switch on the transfer case the seal on the rear of the automatic can leak fluid in to the transfer case overfilling it it gets into the vacuum switch and plugs it it also has vacuum lines to the dash heater controls the might get plugged when this happens,I don't have the auto, when the clutch goes bad you have to raise the cab to make room to get the trans back in,the front seal leaks at some point they say you can't change it the cover is plastic. you have to drop the oil pan to put new gasket in there. don't use an after market cover,and you will need a lot of RTV to get it to seal from the front cover to the corners of the oil pan there is a built in gap there.the front end steering box, and the ball joints will need replacing at some point between 150,000 to 200,000 miles.and yeah the cat goes bad , probably needs a tune up spark plugs and wires some injector cleaner.still like I said the parts are cheap labor is not. I have done all the work myself.I paid $2500. for the truck with142,000 miles on it and have spent maybe $1000 in parts not counting tire's and brakes.I still like the truck great in snow and never left me stranded.
Love the cheap off-roaders! I have a 4dr 2002 blazer with a G80 and it goes anywhere off road even with out a lift.
put some KO2 or Duratrack tires and maybe some decent shocks on each and you could go nearly anywhere with either.
That zr2 will be worth big bucks in the next 10 years the explorer also !! Watch the market skyrocket in price
My 91 Eddie Bauer got me over 300k on the Cologne V6. I sold it and regret it every day
Where I live these are asking about 3500-5000 easy, especially with such low milage
Great video. I have a thing for cheap vehicles. I bought a 98 Jeep ZJ 5.9 a few months ago for less than 2k. Was looking for an interior for one of my other 5.9s when I found this one and now daily it after a little love. That Jeep and my under 5k 4x4 excursion are my two favorite cheap vehicles I have out of all my vehicles. A while back if I remember Nathan or Tommy showed us how great a cheap ZR2 Blazer was also!! Keep the videos comping.
I’ve still got my 91 ranger with the same underpinnings as that explorer and I love it dearly. People severely underestimate the first gen ranger and explorer
I used to have a 1998 S10 blazer. 4 Dr, 4x4. It went on many a Arizona desert off roading. Some squirlier then what u went on. I had BFG all terrain tires on it
I had a very clean 2002 4 door blazer in 2017 that I paid only $2k for, and it had less than 100k miles on it. It was my daily for a year or so, until the stupid 4L60E transmission died catastrophically
The explorer manual is a great off road vehical. Had a 95 for many years. I will swear by them.
Those zr2s are extremely capable.
FYI, the S10 and S10 Blazer were produced through the 2003 model year. Starting in 2004, the Colorado replaced the S10 and the Trailblazer replaced the S10 Blazer. Neither the Colorado nor the Trailblazer utilized ANY of the same parts as their predecessors.
Between me and my dad, we have 6 S10 blazers(2 are olds bravada, but close enough). They are all higher mileage, one even has 280k. Doesn't burn oil and runs like a champ. the 2 door zr2 blazers are my favorite. With a set of aggressive tires, they are pretty amazing off road. It's smaller than some modern sxs on the trail as well.....
Look into Isuzu and Honda Pilot, they are family to the Blazer/S10/Jimmy
I always thought a cool, retro offroader would be a first-gen Explorer Sport with 4.0L Cologne V6, 5 speed and 4x4.
Had a 91 Explorer, the auto trans was the weak point, finding one with the 5 speed is a plus. But you got a much nicer ride with the Blazer.
The explorer is the kind of vehicle that you could drive HARD and it doesn’t make enough power to hurt itself. Plus, it’s a utility vehicle so it’ll haul people or stuff and if you ding it or scratch it, who cares? I love it. And I just looked at the deals on 2nd gen explorers and they are scorching deals
I owned a ZR2 5spd manual. It was green. Fun to drive but the seats sucked. I'd like to restore one some day.
Low range is your friend. IF YOU USE IT!
Miss my 03 zr2 blazer. Thing was reliable and ran great.
Add a powertrax rear locker and some new Wrangler Radials on the explorer and it will be even more capable for cheap.
2003 Kia Sorento EX. Really good for off roading. Best part 3.5 liter V6 192hp torqued 4 or 5 speed automatic to 5000 rpms.
i cut my cat on my 2003 S10 truck and it was the best decision i made. straight pipped it and used some spacers for the O2 sensor and tricked the engine light. hell yeah
Power steering pumps from Fords of that era are known to make noise, even new.
I like those ZR2 model Blazers! They are getting really hard to find in great condition. People bought them and used them hard off-road!! At least where I live,,,. Once I find the right deal I am sure I will buy one as they are possibly a future classic. This one in the video has seen some hard days. I wonder if there’s any money in restoring it,,,.
I wouldn’t pay close to 2k for either one but to each their own
Those 2 door blazers are getting hard to find especially at 2k.
These are what off-roaders should be. A normal vehicle with small upgrades, not a F150 Baja edition for $100k. We would buy these relatively stock vehicles and do our own upgrades. Why manufacturers spend so much money to build-out offroad vehicles to the extent they do just seems so wrong. And the people who buy that crap just enable it even further.
Might be aging myself but I remember when you could buy a new pickup for $2,000 and a4x4 was just a few hundred dollars more.
I recently got a 05 subaru outback for $600, no issues whatsoever
Why are you constantly riding the clutch? Once you’re rolling pull your foot back off and stay off until you need to stop or shift. If you can’t keep it running just with the throttle you need to grab a lower gear. Just because you don’t have the torque converter mush doesn’t mean you need to add it back in.
That year range for the Explorer has reminded me of Jurassic Park.
I recently bought two s10 blazers. One with a 2001 with a bad 4l60e trans for $400 and another 2000 with a lower end know after intake gasket leak for $700. When I get “around to it” I plan to swap the food engine into the 2000. I may try a set of bearings in the bad engine and have the 4l60e rebuilt.
Unfortunately first gen Explorers are pretty hard to find now a days. I looked for a couple of months and couldn't find a clean example so I went with a 98 instead.
I had a bronco 2 loved that little truck never came close to rolling it over that was the medias narrative on those roll over high risk , i also had the vortec blazer great vehicle as well , when they had zinc in oil it killed cats even though they were solid still
I had a 91 explorer story with the 5 speed and later a ZR2 and I loved them both. The Blazer was an incredible machine and I felt like it could go anywhere! This video was a trip down memory lane for me! Would love to see more with these two machines!
Was the S-10 Blazer a ZR2 package covered up with a new paint job? Those were beaten up by every teenager and college kid that owned one. They were capable, but not indestructible. Later on, rednecks tried to rebuild them in capable vehicles again with mixed results. I’ve never seen one for 2k though. The other two door blazers were dogs, but time has treated them better.
Good job on the explorer. One of the vehicles I learned to drive in 1992. I hardly see any of those anymore.
The ZR2 had the edge on that course the whole time. All it needed to do was run. I take the explorer all day long. It was much better taken care of.
Use for wheel 4 low more often!!!!
that ZR2 is my dream vehicle.
I had that explorer, but 2 door with 31s. Was a great off roader
Oh, that whiney power steering pump on the Ford, that’s just Ford in the 90s. I owned my 1993 Escort for 7 years and all 7 years that thing screamed but never failed, never even leaked.
This channel is so good!!!!
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Cool thing about the blazer is that with the rough country 2.5”lift you can fit 33’ tires, I have some jeep moab rims with 1” adapter and ko2 tires and outside of having to cut the rear fender flares and remove the little fender flare that’s attached to the front bumper it fits quite well
90s-2000s mid sized SUVs is the key to my heart
Iam pretty sure you broke a front axle or atleast the hub on the explore on your last go at the ruts , it made a nice pop on both front tires stoped spinning
Do a 0.60 mph to those crapps🤣
I dont agree it was all driver error why Blazer out performed Explorer. Explorer is great off road platform and manual is very desirable for someone that can properly drive manual without killing it.
Unfortunately, Cash for Clunkers (which did not cover trucks, vans, or suvs) and the various state or dealer inspired incentives (many of which did covers trucks, vans, and suvs) killed off so many of these classics. I haven't seen a first gen Explorer or any Bronco II since then. And I can count on one hand the number of 1st gen and 2nd Gen S-10 blazers. Quite frankly, Cash for clunkers KILLED 80s, 90s, and even some early 00s cars that are now classics.
Imagine 2 years ago when these were a grand at best!! I hate inflation and what the world has become since 2020, sad times indeed. Don't even get me started on car insurance skyrocketing.
Here in va if you get anything for 2k that’s 4x4 it probably doesn’t run or barely makes it past 3rd gear
I have Owned, Driven and Offroaded both.
The Blazer has 31" tires and a G80.
The Explorer had 29" tires with a stick.
Honestly, both are very good offroad.
If you're in Colorado, you should meet up and drive my solid axle swap Blazer Zr2 to compare to stock 👊🏽
My 78 Ford F 150 made that power steering noise all its life. Sold it this year.
The biggest issue with the Chevy was the transmission. They would go out at about 46k miles. So at 2k realistic expectations is you will need to replace the tranny
You need to consider upgrade-ability those explores you can upgrade a lot from experience owning a zr2 if you put a 3 inch lift and 32’s on your spending more time replacing your idler and pitmen arm more than driving it you hit a limit really quickly unless you put a 1500 steering box on it or you solid axle swap