Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer
 

So here's the deal:
'73 2WD K5 with original paint & interior, lived it's whole life in Oregon. No rust anywhere, drives great, 85K miles. Bought it & shipped it to the west coast of FL, trying to decide to lift or lower it.

Before we go any further, I have a dropped 2005 2WD Silverado SS that I use for family duty & towing boat. Also have lowered '66 Mustang convertible (wife's) and am selling my '64 Buick Special wagon that has rolled on bags since 2000.

Here in my area 4x4's rule & lowered vehicles are the exception. I have had Jeeps, Scouts, & the like but this square bodied K5 really looks good lifted or lowered.

Check out the pix & weigh in. I am not a novice, also not looking for extreme show car looks this time just want to do right by the truck & enjoy my weekends driving a cool truck with my fun kids & wife. I can accomplish this with the truck lifted or lowered. Let me know what y'all think.

(ps I am an ex-General Motors designer so I'm pretty decent with Photoshop)

stock, now:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...r/DSCN5825.jpg
lifted:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...zer/lifted.jpg
lowered:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...5chop2drop.jpg

-ledfoot

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I vote for leaving it stock...

They are only original once
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Thanks for your input. Though I understand where you are coming from, "only original once" only concerns body & interior, which will remain untouched. Suspension & wheels are bolt on items & can be reversed at any time...

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I've always liked 'em dropped just a bit, just about like the pic you provided.
Nice rig, by the way, sure wish I had a full 'vert!!

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Welcome to the board!

I vote to lower it.
No 73-82 blazer more cool,... than the full convertible (73-75) models.

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A nice drop is due!

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Damn that's a nice blazer! Lower it. But I've never really understood why anyone would lift a 2wd.
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I vote to lower it, too. I would get it really low, and leave the rally wheels. Then again, I am biased that way.

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LOWER it... and that is one sweet blazer you have purchased.

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Welcome to the forum ledfoot. I love lowered and lifted too, but I would lower this one. That truck would look awesome with a mild drop, and a set of 20's. If you really want a lifted truck, get a LWB 4wd truck and sky that sucker.

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Wow, thanks for all the responses. My first thought was to lower it as well. My idea for a mild lift came from living in SoCal, home of the Prerunner. I don't really NEED 4wd, but a lifted 2wd truck looks good, is lighter & handles decent. The drop would be nice too. I need to sell my 64 Buick wagon before I can invest in any mods to this truck, so there's still time to ponder...
Keep the opinions comin'!:chevy:

Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer
 

Lower it

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lower a little, and since your in florida take the top off!

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hold the phone.....did you say '64 Buick wagon?? You HAVE to post up some pics of that. Those are awesome cars.

Back on topic, I also say lower it. The lower the better with these ultra short wheel based 2wd k5's. Also, keep the stock rallies, they look killer with a good drop and a little wider tire.

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i'd say a mld lift... you have enough rides that sit low. very nice ride!

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im with SBtork! post pics of that buick! and more pics of the blazer!

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Agreed, 2wd.....Drop it a bit.

4wd....... lift it.

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lower!

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Well, since you asked...
The Buick is on eBay right now for $23,900
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290525410714

Thanks again for all the input, sounds like lowering is the way to go...but we'll see. As you can see, I like them VERY LOW:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v732/ledfoot/side.jpg

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Nice wagon ...

Ratty 46

Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer
 

wwaaaaaaaaayy cool wagon :metal:

personally, I'd like to see some of that style given to that blazer.....BUT.....it's not mine so....

I am sure whatever you do it will turn out really cool. Make sure you keep us posted and take plenty of pictures during the process.

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That wagon is perfect IMO
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lower it with the 20's and nice wagon, i remember looking at it on racing junk

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Slamma lamma ding dong, nothing like a lowered full vert.
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slam it ! nice wagon