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1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

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Year

1989

Model

Blazer

Odometer

1,000

Engine

6.0L LS V8

Fuel Type

gasoline

Transmission

automatic

Drivetrain

4×4

VIN / Chassis #

Upon Request

Location

Charlotte, NC

Title Status

clean
If Darth Vader drove a Blazer, this would be the one. This sinister 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer commands attention with a meticulous restomod that touched every nut, bolt, surface, and system. Priced at $259,900, it’s not just one of the nicest K5s on the planet—it might be the nicest. Offered by RK Motors in Charlotte, North Carolina, this build represents the top tier of craftsmanship and creativity in the full-size 4×4 world. 

The Model 
Designed as a direct competitor to the Ford Bronco and International Scout, the Chevrolet K5 Blazer offered equal off-road capability with far more comfort. It introduced features like air conditioning and automatic transmissions to the 4×4 segment—luxuries the Jeep CJ simply didn’t offer—and it sold like wildfire. 

Part of its genius was simplicity: the K5 was essentially a shortened version of Chevy’s pickup platform. That meant shared parts, more interior space, and lower production costs—all contributing to its success. 

This particular example is a late second-generation K5 Blazer, built before Chevy retired the name and shifted to the Tahoe/Yukon platform. One of the neat details from this era was the rear hatch and glass design, which combined into a single tailgate unit. The retractable glass could be lowered using a manual crank or an electric motor activated by key or dash switch—a perfect touch for an SUV that blurred the line between workhorse and weekend cruiser.  

The Specs 
This K5 Blazer hits the trifecta: it looks incredible, goes like hell thanks to a pro-built stroker LS V8, and can handle any terrain you throw at it. The build sheet is an exercise in overengineering—in the best possible way. 

Mechanical 
  • Pro-built 6.0-liter GM LS V8 stroked to 408 cu.-in., with LS3 heads (547 hp / 519 lb-ft)
  • Jake’s Performance 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission with billet internals and Yank converter
  • GM 14-bolt rear axle with Detroit Locker
  • Dana 60 front axle with Detroit Locker, Yukon gears, and RCV shafts
  • NP205 transfer case with Offroad Design Magnum planetary underdrive
  • Dual Optima batteries with Genesis dual-battery kit
  • Frostbite radiator, Edelbrock water pump, and Derale coolers (steering and transmission)
  • FAST LSXr 102 intake and fuel rails
  • Color-keyed Billet Specialties Tru Trac serpentine drive
  • ATI Super Damper
  • Nitrous Outlet vapor crossover
  • MagnaFlow mufflers, Kooks GREEN cats, and stainless shorty headers
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
  • PSC hydro steering system with full assist
  • 4-wheel Wilwood disc brakes with master cylinder and proportioning valve
  • Custom shock tower brace
  • 4-link front and rear suspension with RideController electronic management
  • Branik Motorsports axles
  • Eibach coils and Fox shocks
  • RockJock Antirock sway bars
Interior
  • Custom plaid interior with PRP seats and 4-point harnesses
  • Modern air conditioning system
  • Custom 6-point roll cage
  • Momo Mod 69 steering wheel
  • Winters Sidewinder shifter
  • JL Audio system
  • Mod Armor–mounted iPad display
Exterior & Body
  • 1974 K5 Blazer front clip
  • Two-tone black and charcoal two-stage paint
  • 4-inch stretched wheel openings
  • Custom tube bumpers and rock sliders
  • Warn 16.5 winch with Factor 55 Hawse fairlead
  • KC Hilites Gravity Pro6 LED light bar and KC LED headlights
  • Billet hood supports
  • 37×13.50R17LT BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A tires on 17-inch Method race wheels (granite crystal powder-coated finish)
  • Line-X-coated floor pans, firewall, and frame
  • Powder-coated chassis and custom inner fenders
  • Softopper convertible top
  • Frame-mount hitch and LED taillights

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