How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd?

goblue9976 · 01-20-2006, 06:41 PM

I am trying to buy a 2-dr '00 Blazer. Thing is, how do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? I know that I should know from the Vehicle description, or pictures, but none of them show it being 4wd (it dosent have a drive type listed) and the Seller isnt going to be able to call me back until monday due to work. I just want to know if this is 2 or 4wd before then, so I can continue looking for one.

Slappy McNasty · 01-20-2006, 06:42 PM

front axle has a driveline attatched to it

goblue9976 · 01-20-2006, 06:43 PM

The seller isnt around untill monday, so I cant go look at it before then, and I want to know if I can tell by the VIN# if it is 2 or 4wd...

jwl41085 · 01-20-2006, 06:46 PM

its the 5th digit of the vin if its an S then ist 2wd if its a T then its 4wd

goblue9976 · 01-20-2006, 06:48 PM

oh. Dang...

you can figure out what that 5th digit is...

pack of q tips · 01-20-2006, 06:57 PM

got any pics? can usually tell from looking at one

jwl41085 · 01-20-2006, 06:59 PM

yeah you can usually tell by the wheels and the height sometimes

goblue9976 · 01-20-2006, 07:09 PM

Thanks for the help, by the way.

Another question, living in michigan (damn snow), would 2WD in your guys' opinions be a problem, as I dont plan on off-roading...

goblue9976 · 01-20-2006, 08:35 PM

http://a137.g.akamai.net/n/137/3538/...5645/2876P.jpg
thats exactly what the one i am/was looking at is

pack of q tips · 01-20-2006, 08:37 PM

its 2wd

s-10joe · 01-20-2006, 08:37 PM

2wd cuz of the wheels

goblue9976 · 01-20-2006, 08:38 PM

ok. would 2WD handle ok in snow? compared to a PT Cruiser (my old car)

lownfast · 01-20-2006, 08:39 PM

thats a 2wd in the pics..

pack of q tips · 01-20-2006, 08:40 PM

i drive my 2wd in blizzards not fun traction sucks invest in some good snow tires

Daveman2 · 01-20-2006, 08:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by goblue9976

just curious, how can you tell if its 2 or 4 by a picture?

Swirls are only 2 wheel drive
http://ford-wheels.com/www.ackerwheels.com_/5063.jpg
2wd Wheel

4X4s have their front wheels sticking out more than the rear, and usually have bigger fender gaps

http://ford-wheels.com/www.ackerwheels.com_/5031.jpg
4WD wheel

And you'll never get them wrong by looking at the wheels cuz 4X4s have differnet offsets, thus a 2WD can't use 4WD rims without spacers, and vice versa withou having them stick out alot.

goblue9976 · 01-20-2006, 08:43 PM

ok.
Thanks for all the help all!

Daveman2 · 01-20-2006, 08:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by goblue9976

ok.
Thanks for all the help all!

that's what S10Forum is for.

goblue9976 · 01-20-2006, 08:45 PM

i know, im just thanking everyone for the help.

greencactus3 · 01-20-2006, 09:09 PM

2wd isnt that bad. you just need to get used to it after driving a FF. just the transition is hard. but once ur used to it... like now its easier for me to drive my 2wd s10(less weight in the back than a blazer) in snow seep or light. or ice than my sister's neon... which was my first car.
btw im in MI too

goblue9976 · 01-21-2006, 07:05 PM

Well, I ended up buying it. It is essentially brand new (21,585 miles). Only thing is, there is a rattle coming from around the spare tire (inside mount). Would tightening the wing-nut on the spare help?

the_dubster98 · 01-21-2006, 09:30 PM

is there two hooks on the front.. thats a quick give away for me..... tow hooks usually mean the truck/blazer is 4wd..

goblue9976 · 01-23-2006, 04:30 PM

nope. it is 2wd, and i bought it too...

1fast4by · 01-23-2006, 04:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by goblue9976

Well, I ended up buying it. It is essentially brand new (21,585 miles). Only thing is, there is a rattle coming from around the spare tire (inside mount). Would tightening the wing-nut on the spare help?

My girlfriend's and here mom's both do that (both 2002 fully loaded LT blazers) , ive yet to even look into fixing it, its not that bad is it.

Kmkalf · 01-24-2006, 12:11 PM

i live in buffalo with a 2wd 2dr and i havne't had any problems.. the biggest tip is to not stomp on the gas but to let the truck take you by getting off of the brake.

goblue9976 · 01-24-2006, 05:21 PM

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My girlfriend's and here mom's both do that (both 2002 fully loaded LT blazers) , ive yet to even look into fixing it, its not that bad is it.

I fixed the problem (albiet 1/2 a**d)
The panel that is right behind the spare tire (inside mount) seemed to be moving up and down pretty badly, making a rattle. I took the panel off (it is the jack cover) and put a piece of foam, most often used on pipes, on the spare tire mount. It keeps the panel from moving down, therefore stopping the rattle noise.
EDIT: I will take a few pics of the fix when I can get some spare time, as it aint that big of a deal.

01-20-2006, 06:41 PM	#1
goblue9976 Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77 Location: User is: OffLine	How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? I am trying to buy a 2-dr '00 Blazer. Thing is, how do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? I know that I should know from the Vehicle description, or pictures, but none of them show it being 4wd (it dosent have a drive type listed) and the Seller isnt going to be able to call me back until monday due to work. I just want to know if this is 2 or 4wd before then, so I can continue looking for one.
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01-20-2006, 06:42 PM	#2
Slappy McNasty making some magic happen Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,020 Location: sunny cali User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? front axle has a driveline attatched to it
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01-20-2006, 06:43 PM	#3
goblue9976 Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? The seller isnt around untill monday, so I cant go look at it before then, and I want to know if I can tell by the VIN# if it is 2 or 4wd...
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01-20-2006, 06:46 PM	#4
jwl41085 that dude with the truck Age: 24 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 713 Location: walkersville maryland User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? its the 5th digit of the vin if its an S then ist 2wd if its a T then its 4wd
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01-20-2006, 06:48 PM	#5
goblue9976 Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? oh. Dang... you can figure out what that 5th digit is...
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01-20-2006, 06:57 PM	#6
pack of q tips Founding member of DA Age: 27 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,984 Location: massachusetts User is: Online	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? got any pics? can usually tell from looking at one
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01-20-2006, 06:59 PM	#7
jwl41085 that dude with the truck Age: 24 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 713 Location: walkersville maryland User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? yeah you can usually tell by the wheels and the height sometimes
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01-20-2006, 07:09 PM	#8
goblue9976 Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? Thanks for the help, by the way. Another question, living in michigan (damn snow), would 2WD in your guys' opinions be a problem, as I dont plan on off-roading...
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01-20-2006, 08:35 PM	#9
goblue9976 Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? http://a137.g.akamai.net/n/137/3538/...5645/2876P.jpg thats exactly what the one i am/was looking at is
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01-20-2006, 08:37 PM	#10
pack of q tips Founding member of DA Age: 27 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,984 Location: massachusetts User is: Online	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? its 2wd
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01-20-2006, 08:37 PM	#11
s-10joe rollin low in the 505 Age: 28 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 365 Location: ABQ User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? 2wd cuz of the wheels
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01-20-2006, 08:38 PM	#12
goblue9976 Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? ok. would 2WD handle ok in snow? compared to a PT Cruiser (my old car)
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01-20-2006, 08:39 PM	#13
lownfast titties, beer, sparks... Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 122 Location: rollin Funky town User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? thats a 2wd in the pics..
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01-20-2006, 08:40 PM	#14
pack of q tips Founding member of DA Age: 27 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,984 Location: massachusetts User is: Online	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? i drive my 2wd in blizzards not fun traction sucks invest in some good snow tires
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01-20-2006, 08:42 PM	#15
Daveman2 Road Racing Blazer Age: 22 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,561 Location: Santa Cruz, CA User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? Quote: Originally Posted by goblue9976 just curious, how can you tell if its 2 or 4 by a picture? Swirls are only 2 wheel drive http://ford-wheels.com/www.ackerwheels.com_/5063.jpg 2wd Wheel 4X4s have their front wheels sticking out more than the rear, and usually have bigger fender gaps http://ford-wheels.com/www.ackerwheels.com_/5031.jpg 4WD wheel And you'll never get them wrong by looking at the wheels cuz 4X4s have differnet offsets, thus a 2WD can't use 4WD rims without spacers, and vice versa withou having them stick out alot.
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01-20-2006, 08:43 PM	#16
goblue9976 Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? ok. Thanks for all the help all!
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01-20-2006, 08:44 PM	#17
Daveman2 Road Racing Blazer Age: 22 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,561 Location: Santa Cruz, CA User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? Quote: Originally Posted by goblue9976 ok. Thanks for all the help all! that's what S10Forum is for.
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01-20-2006, 08:45 PM	#18
goblue9976 Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? i know, im just thanking everyone for the help.
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01-20-2006, 09:09 PM	#19
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,488 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? 2wd isnt that bad. you just need to get used to it after driving a FF. just the transition is hard. but once ur used to it... like now its easier for me to drive my 2wd s10(less weight in the back than a blazer) in snow seep or light. or ice than my sister's neon... which was my first car. btw im in MI too
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01-21-2006, 07:05 PM	#20
goblue9976 Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? Well, I ended up buying it. It is essentially brand new (21,585 miles). Only thing is, there is a rattle coming from around the spare tire (inside mount). Would tightening the wing-nut on the spare help?
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01-21-2006, 09:30 PM	#21
the_dubster98 V8 Member Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,808 Location: Rhode Island User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? is there two hooks on the front.. thats a quick give away for me..... tow hooks usually mean the truck/blazer is 4wd..
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01-23-2006, 04:30 PM	#22
goblue9976 Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? nope. it is 2wd, and i bought it too...
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01-23-2006, 04:43 PM	#23
1fast4by I'll need human lives... Age: 26 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,095 Location: Green Hills/Nashville User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? Quote: Originally Posted by goblue9976 Well, I ended up buying it. It is essentially brand new (21,585 miles). Only thing is, there is a rattle coming from around the spare tire (inside mount). Would tightening the wing-nut on the spare help? My girlfriend's and here mom's both do that (both 2002 fully loaded LT blazers) , ive yet to even look into fixing it, its not that bad is it.
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01-24-2006, 12:11 PM	#24
Kmkalf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 34 Location: Buffalo, NY User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? i live in buffalo with a 2wd 2dr and i havne't had any problems.. the biggest tip is to not stomp on the gas but to let the truck take you by getting off of the brake.
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01-24-2006, 05:21 PM	#25
goblue9976 Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: How do I know if it is 2 or 4wd? Quote: My girlfriend's and here mom's both do that (both 2002 fully loaded LT blazers) , ive yet to even look into fixing it, its not that bad is it. I fixed the problem (albiet 1/2 a*d) The panel that is right behind the spare tire (inside mount) seemed to be moving up and down pretty badly, making a rattle. I took the panel off (it is the jack cover) and put a piece of foam, most often used on pipes, on the spare tire mount. It keeps the panel from moving down, therefore stopping the rattle noise. EDIT: I will take a few pics of the fix when I can get some spare time, as it aint that big of a deal. Last edited by goblue9976 : 01-24-2006 at 05:22 PM. Reason: small cha*
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