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Old 07-21-2006, 04:56 AM   #6
wahoonc
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The military blazers are more like 5/8ths ton they use the Chevy light duty 3/4 ton running gear, 8 lug wheels, heavier spring packs, etc. They are also geared very low. The bulk of military vehicles have a supposed speed limit of 45 mph. But they will exceed that. The pintle is a bolt on hitch, there is a large steel plate that runs across the end of the frame rails behind the bumper on that vehicle. Forget about getting parts for it from your local auto parts store or dealer. You will have to hunt them down from other locations. If you want the milspec blazer go for it, but I think you can get a better deal with more creature comforts for the same amount of money in the civilian side.

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