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**Tim Christian** · 11-17-2002, 11:18 PM

Is a factory 2-wheel drive Blazer Coil or Leaf spring? How do you tell if it is a factory 2-wheel drive? Thanks

Alexis · 11-17-2002, 11:27 PM

they came with coil and leaf. to know it is an original 2wd you got to get the Vin number and make sure it matchs up with the frame vin number.

6772king · 11-17-2002, 11:33 PM

you can also tell buy the frame a 2wd bow's out right over the rear axle as a 4x4 is strait (narrower)

Alexis · 11-17-2002, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 6772king
you can also tell buy the frame a 2wd bow's out right over the rear axle as a 4x4 is strait (narrower)

totally forgot about that.......whats wrong with me.

**Tim Christian** · 11-17-2002, 11:38 PM

What part of the vin # tells you?

Alexis · 11-17-2002, 11:43 PM

first it's just like a 2wd truck "C" and the last digits of the vin numer should be the same as the ones stamped on the frame above the steering boxs.

Whats jumping around your mind Tim?

Longhorn Man · 11-17-2002, 11:44 PM

The first digit on 69 - 71 will be a C for 2 wheel drive, or a K for 4 wheel drive.
On a '72, the first will always be C on a Chevyrolet, but just look at the second one...again, C or K.

**Tim Christian** · 11-17-2002, 11:49 PM

Thanks Guys. I am by no means a Blazer expert. LOL

70 Jimmy · 11-17-2002, 11:57 PM

Are you sure about the leaf option on 2wd? I've always heard that 2wd Jimmy/Blazer are coil only. Also, I've never seen a leaf 2wd Jimmy/Blazer. I believe that is only true for the trucks. I'd like to see some documentation.

Blazer1970 · 11-18-2002, 12:37 PM

I agree with 70 Jimmy. I think we have verified in the past that all 2WD Blazers/Jimmys of this era had coil spring rears. The brochures from these years also show this to be true. No leaf spring option on 2WD Blazer/Jimmy. If you find a 2WD with leafs in the back, it has been converted from 4WD, and there are a bunch of these conversions floating around out there.

6772king · 11-18-2002, 08:40 PM

haven't seen very many 2wd factory blazers but every one was coil

70 Jimmy · 11-18-2002, 09:28 PM

The converted ones are still desireable. Just don't let anyone try and fool you. I'm thinking of putting "X 4X4" on my plates. LOL

Dan69 step · 11-18-2002, 10:43 PM

2wd are all coil. I know there aren't that many true 2wd's out there, but still coil.

11-17-2002, 11:18 PM	#1
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Blazer Question? Is a factory 2-wheel drive Blazer Coil or Leaf spring? How do you tell if it is a factory 2-wheel drive? Thanks

11-17-2002, 11:33 PM	#3
6772king Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: grove city pa usa Posts: 628	you can also tell buy the frame a 2wd bow's out right over the rear axle as a 4x4 is strait (narrower) __________________ 67 chevy short step 2wd 427 71 chevy short fleet 4x4 396 72 gmc jimmy 2wd 377 71 chevy blazer 4x4 454 69 chevy longhorn 5.9l cummins 72 chevy 400 2wd custom camper 67 chevy lwb 4x4 454-in pieces 67 chevy panel soon 4x4-400 67 gmc dump 4x4 1 ton-305 WTF!! 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 burb 350 70 chevy panel 2wd 302 5 speed tko "THERE IS NO REPLACMENT FOR DISPLACMENT"!!!!!!!

11-17-2002, 11:57 PM	#9
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Are you sure about the leaf option on 2wd? I've always heard that 2wd Jimmy/Blazer are coil only. Also, I've never seen a leaf 2wd Jimmy/Blazer. I believe that is only true for the trucks. I'd like to see some documentation. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

11-18-2002, 12:37 PM	#10
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	I agree with 70 Jimmy. I think we have verified in the past that all 2WD Blazers/Jimmys of this era had coil spring rears. The brochures from these years also show this to be true. No leaf spring option on 2WD Blazer/Jimmy. If you find a 2WD with leafs in the back, it has been converted from 4WD, and there are a bunch of these conversions floating around out there. __________________ Tim

11-18-2002, 08:40 PM	#11
6772king Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: grove city pa usa Posts: 628	haven't seen very many 2wd factory blazers but every one was coil __________________ 67 chevy short step 2wd 427 71 chevy short fleet 4x4 396 72 gmc jimmy 2wd 377 71 chevy blazer 4x4 454 69 chevy longhorn 5.9l cummins 72 chevy 400 2wd custom camper 67 chevy lwb 4x4 454-in pieces 67 chevy panel soon 4x4-400 67 gmc dump 4x4 1 ton-305 WTF!! 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 burb 350 70 chevy panel 2wd 302 5 speed tko "THERE IS NO REPLACMENT FOR DISPLACMENT"!!!!!!!

11-17-2002, 11:27 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	they came with coil and leaf. to know it is an original 2wd you got to get the Vin number and make sure it matchs up with the frame vin number.

11-17-2002, 11:38 PM	#5
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	What part of the vin # tells you?

11-17-2002, 11:43 PM	#6
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	first it's just like a 2wd truck "C" and the last digits of the vin numer should be the same as the ones stamped on the frame above the steering boxs. Whats jumping around your mind Tim?

11-17-2002, 11:44 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The first digit on 69 - 71 will be a C for 2 wheel drive, or a K for 4 wheel drive. On a '72, the first will always be C on a Chevyrolet, but just look at the second one...again, C or K.

11-17-2002, 11:49 PM	#8
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Thanks Guys. I am by no means a Blazer expert. LOL

11-18-2002, 09:28 PM	#12
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	The converted ones are still desireable. Just don't let anyone try and fool you. I'm thinking of putting "X 4X4" on my plates. LOL __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

11-18-2002, 10:43 PM	#13
Dan69 step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Fullerton,NE Posts: 380	2wd are all coil. I know there aren't that many true 2wd's out there, but still coil. __________________ 69 short step 68 50th Anniversary Gold/ White lwb 72 2wd Blazer 63 Studebaker Avanti 85 Avanti 66 Studebaker Cruiser 49 Studebaker pickup 3-49 Studebaker 1 1/2 truck 94 White/ GMC coe (cabin hauler) 95 chev 2015 chev Duramax 2500



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