Yes you can. It is done all the time. You can buy a after market kit with everything you need to install a v8 in your truck.
Yes, if you check the 4x4 sites there are conversion kits available
8 to 10 degrees.
10 degrees
GM 10 bolts with 8 lug pattern. Some fronts are the similar Dana 44
5/8
3/8" Allen
8 October 1988 was a Saturday. (August 10, 1988 was a Wednesday.)
A 3/8" Allen wrench.
3/8"
The rear axle nut size is 1 3/8" according to my Haynes manual. The front axle nut can be removed with a pair of channel lock pliars as shown in the Haynes manual.
You need a 3/8" Allen wrench to remove them.
V8 is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Depends on what engine and if it is a S-10 Blazer or a K5 Blazer 4.3 is 1-6-5-4-3-2 2.8 is 1-2-3-4-5-6