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BowTieOgre · 02-24-2007, 07:10 PM

I finally got some decent wheels and tires for the Blazer. The PO had some 15x7 rallys with offroad tires on the back and skinny tiger paws on the front. I rustled up some 15x8s and threw down on the radial T/As...what do you think?

Next on the list is shackles, blocks and spindles to get her closer to mother earth. Hey, its a 2wd so lower is better right?

**Hart_Rod** · 02-24-2007, 07:23 PM

Looks great!

Chevyrod · 02-24-2007, 07:24 PM

Looks good!!!!!

Big Block · 02-24-2007, 08:45 PM

Looks great. Where in the world did you find a clean 73 2wd Blazer. The body on that thing looks to be rust free.

**N2TRUX** · 02-25-2007, 12:26 AM

Probably a Texas truck. Are you aware that you will have to mod the filler neck for the shackles to clear?

BowTieOgre · 02-25-2007, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Probably a Texas truck. Are you aware that you will have to mod the filler neck for the shackles to clear?

Yeah, now that you mention it I did notice that when I replaced the fill hose last month. Maybe I should just go with a flip kit? Ive heard thats a rough ride though.

I bought the truck from a fella in North Alabama who used it to take the kids to the lake during the summer. It has its fair share of rust in all the usual places. The drivers side floor next to the kick panel needs replacing and there is bubbling above the rear wheelwells. Im putting all my $$ into the '70 right now and im up in the air about working on the Blazer after that. I may just sell it to buy some TT2s and a stereo for the '70 but who knows...its starting to grow on me.

Big Block · 02-25-2007, 12:46 PM

Once you drive it with the top off you'll be hooked.

BowTieOgre · 02-25-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Block

Once you drive it with the top off you'll be hooked.

I was just thinking that the other day. I was getting myself worked up thinking about all the stuff I need to do to make her a decent street machine (suspension, engine/trans, exhaust, interior, stereo, body work) and then as soon as I thought about the taking the top off and hitting the beach I found a happy place!

screwballl · 02-25-2007, 04:09 PM

oh yeah Pensacola beach with the top off (of the truck) cruising up and down looking for a spot to jump out and take a swim... about halfway to Navarre beach is a nice quiet beach area.. then come back to hooters on the beach and get a juicy burger...

pcmcobra · 02-25-2007, 04:15 PM

ogre, todays the perfect day for the beach here in pcola...
I say drop that blazer to the floor.

BowTieOgre · 02-26-2007, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pcmcobra

ogre, todays the perfect day for the beach here in pcola...
I say drop that blazer to the floor.

Yeah today was a good beach day for sure but the wife was at work and I had the 1 year old and sidework to do.

Im definately hitting the beach next weekend come rain or shine!

Im going to try spindles and new shocks in the front for sure but im not sure about what to do with the back. I think someone here told me that mid 90s S10 Blazer 4x4 springs fit and will give you a bit of a drop?

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-27-2007, 12:09 AM

Looks great. A little bit lower and it will be perfect.

**special-K** · 02-27-2007, 12:37 PM

Go low fo`sho.It`s your beach buggy,right?Looks good.

BowTieOgre · 02-27-2007, 06:35 PM

Ive already got the drop spindles and springs for my '70 just sitting there...its sooo tempting to slap them on the Blazer and see what it looks like!

Im not sure exactly how to lower the rearend without getting myself into some fab work. Like I said earlier I think mid '90s S10 4x4 springs will give me a few inches. After that Im not sure what to do.

pcmcobra · 02-27-2007, 06:54 PM

a flip kit wont work on that model/year?

BowTieOgre · 02-27-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pcmcobra

a flip kit wont work on that model/year?

Oh it will work im just worried about ride quality. As it is my kidneys are killing me (im sure new shocks and springs will help) and I dont want to drop the truck and make things too much worse. Any ideas, hints, tips?

**special-K** · 02-28-2007, 08:41 AM

I`m not sure the axle-flip makes for a harsh ride.Am I wrong?Are there lowered leafs like ECE sells for the earlier models?Custom leafs?Spring shop de-arch?

79blazer · 03-05-2007, 09:55 PM

what size tires?

BowTieOgre · 03-06-2007, 09:53 AM

275/60/15

You can get them from discounttire.com shipped to your door for $92 per tire. Cheapest I found them in my area was $103 plus tax.

02-24-2007, 07:10 PM	#1
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	New shoes for the Blazer I finally got some decent wheels and tires for the Blazer. The PO had some 15x7 rallys with offroad tires on the back and skinny tiger paws on the front. I rustled up some 15x8s and threw down on the radial T/As...what do you think? Next on the list is shackles, blocks and spindles to get her closer to mother earth. Hey, its a 2wd so lower is better right? Attached Images __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

02-24-2007, 07:23 PM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: New shoes for the Blazer Looks great! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-24-2007, 07:24 PM	#3
Chevyrod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: florida Posts: 170	Re: New shoes for the Blazer Looks good!!!!!

02-24-2007, 08:45 PM	#4
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: New shoes for the Blazer Looks great. Where in the world did you find a clean 73 2wd Blazer. The body on that thing looks to be rust free.

02-25-2007, 12:26 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: New shoes for the Blazer Probably a Texas truck. Are you aware that you will have to mod the filler neck for the shackles to clear? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-25-2007, 12:46 PM	#7
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: New shoes for the Blazer Once you drive it with the top off you'll be hooked.

02-25-2007, 04:09 PM	#9
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	Re: New shoes for the Blazer oh yeah Pensacola beach with the top off (of the truck) cruising up and down looking for a spot to jump out and take a swim... about halfway to Navarre beach is a nice quiet beach area.. then come back to hooters on the beach and get a juicy burger... __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

02-25-2007, 04:15 PM	#10
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: New shoes for the Blazer ogre, todays the perfect day for the beach here in pcola... I say drop that blazer to the floor. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

02-27-2007, 12:09 AM	#12
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: New shoes for the Blazer Looks great. A little bit lower and it will be perfect. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

02-27-2007, 12:37 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: New shoes for the Blazer Go low fo`sho.It`s your beach buggy,right?Looks good. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-27-2007 at 06:25 PM.

02-27-2007, 06:35 PM	#14
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: New shoes for the Blazer Ive already got the drop spindles and springs for my '70 just sitting there...its sooo tempting to slap them on the Blazer and see what it looks like! Im not sure exactly how to lower the rearend without getting myself into some fab work. Like I said earlier I think mid '90s S10 4x4 springs will give me a few inches. After that Im not sure what to do. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

02-27-2007, 06:54 PM	#15
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: New shoes for the Blazer a flip kit wont work on that model/year? __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

02-28-2007, 08:41 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: New shoes for the Blazer I`m not sure the axle-flip makes for a harsh ride.Am I wrong?Are there lowered leafs like ECE sells for the earlier models?Custom leafs?Spring shop de-arch? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2007, 09:55 PM	#18
79blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 136	Re: New shoes for the Blazer what size tires? __________________ 79 Blazer Cheyenne, 2wd 305 3.42 stock 85 Caprice, TBI converted, new 350 crate motor, Monte Carlo SS Wheels, Bilstein shocks,

03-06-2007, 09:53 AM	#19
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: New shoes for the Blazer 275/60/15 You can get them from discounttire.com shipped to your door for $92 per tire. Cheapest I found them in my area was $103 plus tax. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads



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