96 XLT vs. 91 S10 Blazer

[bonnich]

Ok this weekend i'm going to the cottage in the EX for the first time. Last time I went in was with a 91 S10 Blazer 2 DR. my question is does any one know the limitations of the 4 DR XLT in comparison to the Blazer?




Any info would be helpful

-Thanks Adam

 

[Positive Vibes]

I take it they were both 4 wheel drive. If so then you should have a more comfortable ride that will take farther!

 

[bonnich]

Im just worried about ground clearance and the EX has no skid plates

 

[Positive Vibes]

That could be a problem. It is a 4x4 right? The clearance isn't the best but with some careful driving and maybe a spot or two you should be ok. Maybe I should ask what the conditions are like?

 

[bonnich]

Yes it is 4wd. The conditions are not to bad, last time I was up they jus filed the trail in with gravel but that was a year ago. The trail at the worst I have ever seen it was a little muddy at parts a river crossing and some flat rock face.

 

[Positive Vibes]

Then you should have no problems at all. Just be a little careful about the gas tank. And when in doubt get out and look or have some one spot you. Do you have a locker or limited slip? I was at Truckhaven and was amazed at what a stock X could do and with a few mods they were going everywhere!

 

[bonnich]

The worst I have ever seen the river was when the water was coming up over the hood of the Blazer

 

[bonnich]

Thanks for the help

 

[Positive Vibes]

Then be careful of your air intake!!! Not sure where they are located on the later models but I thought I read somewhere that its in front down by the bumper. Also careful not to flood you diffs and tranny. The over flow lines aren't sitting to high!