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MI2CHEVYS · 07-12-2009, 03:56 PM

SO WHAT DO YOU THINK ?
I JUST RECENTLY FINISHED THE 2 LINK, MOUNTED THE 31GAL TANK FOR MORE CLEARENCE, AND ROUGHED IN THE BODY WORK ENOUGH FOR ITS FIRST COAT OF PRIMER.

BEFORE...

AFTER...

ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO GET THE FRONT A LITTLE LOWER?

bagged74 · 07-12-2009, 08:58 PM

Dropmember

MI2CHEVYS · 07-12-2009, 09:27 PM

Yea I know i checked it out but i just got laid off and unemployment doesn't pay that good. I just might have to wait for next years tax returns.
Nice Blazer by the way!

bagged74 · 07-12-2009, 09:36 PM

you could always do a Z

powder2 · 07-12-2009, 09:59 PM

looks good man i would do the crossmember

**N2TRUX** · 07-12-2009, 10:17 PM

What do you have in front now?

MI2CHEVYS · 07-12-2009, 10:59 PM

Thanks Guys
3" DJM spindle w/ Firestone 2600 bags w/ plates up top and cups down below. I was thinking about cutting the cups just a little to maybe get an inch.
Would control arms help?

bagged74 · 07-12-2009, 11:07 PM

oh yeah, cut the cups for sure!

87 dually burb · 07-12-2009, 11:45 PM

remove you cups and cut in some 8" pipe
I used a 2.5" piece lays on crossmember and misses heater box by .5"
I also have 3" belltec spindles with a upper bag plate like your
I'm running 255/70/15 on a 8" rallie

on my burb I went from this

to this

hope this helps cost me $150 for the metal and having it welded in

MI2CHEVYS · 07-13-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged74

oh yeah, cut the cups for sure!

How much do you think I should cut off?
Do you know of anyone who has used plates on the lower control arms like these do you think these would help?

MI2CHEVYS · 07-13-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87 dually burb

remove you cups and cut in some 8" pipe
I used a 2.5" piece lays on crossmember and misses heater box by .5"
I also have 3" belltec spindles with a upper bag plate like your
I'm running 255/70/15 on a 8" rallie

on my burb I went from this

to this

hope this helps cost me $150 for the metal and having it welded in

Did you have any issues with camber or any other suspension issues by doing this?
I wouldn't have to worry about heater box

tvblazer78 · 07-13-2009, 08:11 AM

Looks good! Cut 1" off, that is what I did but do not cut any more then that you could rub your bags..

MI2CHEVYS · 07-13-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Looks good! Cut 1" off, that is what I did but do not cut any more then that you could rub your bags..

Thanks tvblazer I think i'll try that first.

By the way man love yor blazer mine will also be BLACK, that was the original color but my interior will be RED

87 dually burb · 07-13-2009, 11:42 PM

post a pic to compare
looking good how did the rear sheet metal turn out
how much did you raise the gas tank

tvblazer78 · 07-14-2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MI2CHEVYS

Thanks tvblazer I think i'll try that first.

By the way man love yor blazer mine will also be BLACK, that was the original color but my interior will be RED

Thanks man!

Red and black pops!

MI2CHEVYS · 07-15-2009, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87 dually burb

post a pic to compare
looking good how did the rear sheet metal turn out
how much did you raise the gas tank

I havent finished the floor yet I'm planning on cuting the inside of the bedsides and moving it up to where the tubs are about an inch from the bed rails, that way I can bolt the tubs up just incase i need to remove them in the future for something. I will post pics as soon as I get to that.
I will take som measurement of the tankand let you know, but I did have to remove the crossmember gas tank support just behind the axle and clearenced the tank supportat the rearundr the tailgate. I'll post some pics for u.

babyJay · 07-15-2009, 08:31 AM

Doesn't that diff need a panhard bar? How will it keep from going side to side?

blazer2007 · 07-15-2009, 09:42 AM

could u post some pics of the 2 link,thanks

Tagg33 · 07-15-2009, 10:02 PM

Nice job, I look forward to watching your progress. I'm just about to smooth my firewall, hopefully this weekend.

MI2CHEVYS · 07-16-2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyJay

Doesn't that diff need a panhard bar? How will it keep from going side to side?

I need to mock up the motor and trans first to get the pinion angle correct.

MI2CHEVYS · 07-16-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tagg33

Nice job, I look forward to watching your progress. I'm just about to smooth my firewall, hopefully this weekend.

It's a lot of work they wernt very straight from the factory to begin with, Good Luck!

MI2CHEVYS · 07-16-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazer2007

could u post some pics of the 2 link,thanks

made the bars from 1.5"O.D x .25wall DOM (Expensive)
Bag brackets are from suicidedoors

bagged74 · 07-16-2009, 09:08 PM

do those bars have a pivot on each end?

MI2CHEVYS · 07-17-2009, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged74

do those bars have a pivot on each end?

yes in the front of the bar it has urethane replacment bushings, or i could use stock replacement. The rear of the bar has large heim joint, i wanted to be able to adjust it if needed. I still haven't installed the suicidedoors pan hard bar. I tested the system and it travels fine without any binding

tvblazer78 · 07-17-2009, 09:58 AM

I like that, looks simple. How are you going to run your shocks?

07-12-2009, 03:56 PM	#1
MI2CHEVYS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PHOENIX, ARIZONA Posts: 123	Check it out SO WHAT DO YOU THINK ? I JUST RECENTLY FINISHED THE 2 LINK, MOUNTED THE 31GAL TANK FOR MORE CLEARENCE, AND ROUGHED IN THE BODY WORK ENOUGH FOR ITS FIRST COAT OF PRIMER. BEFORE... AFTER... ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO GET THE FRONT A LITTLE LOWER? __________________ MY DAD HAD A SAYING " DO IT RIGHT OR GET THE F*K OUTA HERE!" http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/u...view=slideshow Last edited by MI2CHEVYS; 07-08-2010 at 01:10 AM. Reason: updated pictures*

07-12-2009, 08:58 PM	#2
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Check it out Dropmember Attached Images

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MI2CHEVYS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PHOENIX, ARIZONA Posts: 123	Re: Check it out Yea I know i checked it out but i just got laid off and unemployment doesn't pay that good. I just might have to wait for next years tax returns. Nice Blazer by the way! __________________ MY DAD HAD A SAYING " DO IT RIGHT OR GET THE F**K OUTA HERE!" http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/u...view=slideshow

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bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Check it out you could always do a Z

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powder2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 287	Re: Check it out looks good man i would do the crossmember

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MI2CHEVYS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PHOENIX, ARIZONA Posts: 123	Re: Check it out Thanks Guys 3" DJM spindle w/ Firestone 2600 bags w/ plates up top and cups down below. I was thinking about cutting the cups just a little to maybe get an inch. Would control arms help? __________________ MY DAD HAD A SAYING " DO IT RIGHT OR GET THE F*K OUTA HERE!" http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/u...view=slideshow Last edited by MI2CHEVYS; 07-08-2010 at 01:17 AM. Reason: updated pictures*

07-12-2009, 11:07 PM	#8
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Check it out oh yeah, cut the cups for sure!

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87 dually burb my short bus Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fredericksburg,Va Posts: 307	Re: Check it out remove you cups and cut in some 8" pipe I used a 2.5" piece lays on crossmember and misses heater box by .5" I also have 3" belltec spindles with a upper bag plate like your I'm running 255/70/15 on a 8" rallie on my burb I went from this to this hope this helps cost me $150 for the metal and having it welded in __________________ 90 burbbagged,shaved(about done)***** 91 burbstock worker for now************ *****only squares for me****************

07-13-2009, 08:11 AM	#12
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Check it out Looks good! Cut 1" off, that is what I did but do not cut any more then that you could rub your bags.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

07-13-2009, 11:42 PM	#14
87 dually burb my short bus Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fredericksburg,Va Posts: 307	Re: Check it out post a pic to compare looking good how did the rear sheet metal turn out how much did you raise the gas tank __________________ 90 burbbagged,shaved(about done)***** 91 burbstock worker for now************ *****only squares for me****************

07-15-2009, 08:31 AM	#17
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Check it out Doesn't that diff need a panhard bar? How will it keep from going side to side? __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

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blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Check it out could u post some pics of the 2 link,thanks

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Tagg33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 247	Re: Check it out Nice job, I look forward to watching your progress. I'm just about to smooth my firewall, hopefully this weekend. __________________ Ryan 84 SWB, C4 IFS Crossmember, C4 IRS, RE7 bags, WCC 3pc 22"s My reBuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346328

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bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Check it out do those bars have a pivot on each end?



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