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Old 03-22-2011, 07:48 PM   #1
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what lowing kit/combo works the best?

I have a 1974 2wd blazer that I would like to lower..3'' in the front 4" in the back.. just would like to hear any good recommendations or advice on what kit/product worked best for you. Oh yeah! And I'm on a budget..lol..thanks fellas!!
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Old 03-22-2011, 09:14 PM   #2
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Re: what lowing kit/combo works the best?

2wd blazers take the same parts as the trucks.
I would use drop spindles up front with a cut or drop spring.

I've lowered a couple 73-82 2wd blazers.
The first one I removed a couple rear leaf springs and added a shackle.
(The drop shackle creates issues with the fuel fill hose)

The second blazer, I used a set of 4" drop leaf springs.
This worked out much better.

The flip kit is the cheap way to do the rear suspension,... but unlike the trucks,... you MUST use a c-notch.
(seems like the frames are closer to the rearend on the 2wd blazers,... than they are on the trucks)
If you do install a flip kit and a c-notch,... then the "center section" of the rearend is really close to the floor.

Here's a pic of my old '82 2wd blazer with drop leaf springs, drop shocks, drop spindles and cut front springs.
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