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Posted: 9/19/2005 6:33:29 PM EDT

Hi. I am very seriously thinking of a bronco/blazer. My options are a 1994 bronco or a 1994 blazer.
I could also get a 1996 Bronco or a 1996 2dr. Tahoe. What do you all think?

Posted: 9/19/2005 7:15:16 PM EDT

[#1]

Blazers are much nicer during those years.

WIZZO

Posted: 9/19/2005 7:37:07 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Blazers are much nicer during those years.

WIZZO

Ok thank you. What is nicer about then tho?

Posted: 9/19/2005 7:54:14 PM EDT

[#3]

IFS rides really well, with the 1996 2dr Tahoe, you'll get an airbag.

The Blazer I've been in was also pretty quiet and a very nice ride.

IIRC, the Ford will have the TTB front-end and it rides a little harsher than the Chevy.

I don't really know how the 5.0 runs in the Bronco, but everyone knows how well the 350 runs

I am a Chevy guy, but these are what I've found out through my experiences.

WIZZO

Posted: 9/20/2005 8:09:01 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
IFS rides really well, with the 1996 2dr Tahoe, you'll get an airbag.

The Blazer I've been in was also pretty quiet and a very nice ride.

IIRC, the Ford will have the TTB front-end and it rides a little harsher than the Chevy.

I don't really know how the 5.0 runs in the Bronco, but everyone knows how well the 350 runs

I am a Chevy guy, but these are what I've found out through my experiences.

WIZZO

TTB?

Posted: 9/20/2005 8:38:39 PM EDT

[#5]

Twin Traction Beam.

Very weird front axle set-up.

Here's a drawing I found. It's really hard to explain. Do a Google search for "Ford TTB"

WIZZO

Posted: 9/21/2005 3:14:24 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Twin Traction Beam.

Very weird front axle set-up.

Here's a drawing I found. It's really hard to explain. Do a Google search for "Ford TTB"
www.superlift.com/products/images/21_1.gif

WIZZO

Whats the chevy have?

Posted: 9/21/2005 4:13:50 PM EDT

[#7]

Independent front suspension.

Looks something like this but in a heavier scale. Dual A-arms, but the 4x4 Chevy will have the driveshafts running down the middle.

I can't find a good pic of Chevy's IFS system.

WIZZO

Posted: 9/21/2005 6:02:12 PM EDT

[#8]

Posted: 9/22/2005 7:03:38 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
www.metalinmotionfab.com/photogallery/DSC00772.JPG

Hmmm, somethings missing in that pic...umm...

I like the Blazers from that year as well, but then I had an 89 GMC that ran like a top for 200k until it got stolen

Posted: 9/22/2005 7:56:39 PM EDT

[#10]

You could get a Bronco with a 5.8L/351, it is a decent engine. What are you going to be doing with this rig? Everyday back and forth to work, camping/hunting/wheeling only? I would say TTB is in between a solid axle and IFS when it comes to ride quality, strength, and travel.

Posted: 9/23/2005 8:31:40 PM EDT

[#11]

I think the Chevys are MUCH easier to work on. That way WHEN you break somthing, you can fix it!

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