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bpmcgee · 07-29-2003, 04:37 PM

Hi there,

A couple of quick questions -- can anyone tell me the normal ride height at the front of a '71 4 x 4? I noticed today that my front leaves are rubbing against my tie rod.

Second, can anyone tell me if my '71 4 x 4 Blazer should have had a front torsion bar or steering stabilizer? The POS PO spent a good 18 months trashing her, so I have no idea.

Lastly, can anyone show me a picture of the inside of a stock '72 door right under the vent window? I have '72 doors, and I can't figure out how the heck that screw is really supposed to work. I have to be missing something.

Thanks,

Brian

smokekiki · 07-30-2003, 07:49 AM

Can't help much,but,both 72's I have,have steering stabilizers.The brackets are welded to the front of the drivers side axle tube.The other braket is adjustable on the tie rod.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-30-2003, 08:15 AM

On your 72 door question, I don't have a picture but, there should be a clip nut for the screw to screw into. The screw is intended to reenforce the door at that point as the older ones would open up.

Jim

07-29-2003, 04:37 PM	#1
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Front suspension question Hi there, A couple of quick questions -- can anyone tell me the normal ride height at the front of a '71 4 x 4? I noticed today that my front leaves are rubbing against my tie rod. Second, can anyone tell me if my '71 4 x 4 Blazer should have had a front torsion bar or steering stabilizer? The POS PO spent a good 18 months trashing her, so I have no idea. Lastly, can anyone show me a picture of the inside of a stock '72 door right under the vent window? I have '72 doors, and I can't figure out how the heck that screw is really supposed to work. I have to be missing something. Thanks, Brian

07-30-2003, 07:49 AM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Can't help much,but,both 72's I have,have steering stabilizers.The brackets are welded to the front of the drivers side axle tube.The other braket is adjustable on the tie rod. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

07-30-2003, 08:15 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	On your 72 door question, I don't have a picture but, there should be a clip nut for the screw to screw into. The screw is intended to reenforce the door at that point as the older ones would open up. Jim



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