1969 Blazer - 507 Light Blue

[harrisoncole4]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Looks like you’re off to a great start. I’m definitely on board. Color choice is great. 69 model Blazers are fun - good luck with the build.

Have you seen the Pacific Fab/Tilden 4wd X-member? Only mentioning because it looks closer to an oem piece and sleeker than the DD.

I have seen the Pacific Fab xmember. The reason i had thought the DD unit was the way to go was that most reviews seemed to say the DD will clear the front axle with less of a lift than the PacFab unit. I like the look of the 33's on stock height springs. I have not looked into it enough to see if either xmember can support that.

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by harrisoncole4

I have seen the Pacific Fab xmember. The reason i had thought the DD unit was the way to go was that most reviews seemed to say the DD will clear the front axle with less of a lift than the PacFab unit. I like the look of the 33's on stock height springs. I have not looked into it enough to see if either xmember can support that.

I’ve been really pleased with stock height and 33” tires for mine. I’m envious of all that skill with the metal work. I agree - the Pacific Fab website implies that it will clear with new springs. Seems a little iffy but here’s the quote:

“Note: This crossmember is designed to be used with new factory springs. If your vehicles springs are worn out or sagging a 2" lift may be necessary for clearance to the front differential.”

[harrisoncole4]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I’ve been really pleased with stock height and 33” tires for mine. I’m envious of all that skill with the metal work. I agree - the Pacific Fab website implies that it will clear with new springs. Seems a little iffy but here’s the quote:

“Note: This crossmember is designed to be used with new factory springs. If your vehicles springs are worn out or sagging a 2" lift may be necessary for clearance to the front differential.”

Interesting... that statement seems a bit contradictory. I remember reading a PacFab vs DD thread on the forums here and it seemed to be split 50/50. Maybe i'll look through some build threads to see if any were run with stock height leaf springs.