**4wd to bagged 2wd blazer *** - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BIGANTS83BLZR · 06-08-2009, 09:13 AM

I have been wanting to do this for years, but just could'nt find a good project truck untill 2wks ago. found it on a local craigs list search for $200. (no motor/trans/t-case) . So my plans for this blazer are..... converting it to 2wd bagging it, I'm seriously thinking about running it with 15" ralley wheels! wide lo profile tires....I dont know. ( i have 22's if I dont like it).so as I work on her, I will try my best to post pictures that nite.

BIGANTS83BLZR · 06-08-2009, 09:24 AM

few more pictures of day 1,......... if I dont like the rally wheels, the wheels on my 67 will go on, just need to notch the rear for the 22"s.

menace121978 · 06-08-2009, 11:19 AM

nice job man! good find on the blaze. thats what my next build is gonna be... subscribing.

flamingbig10 · 06-08-2009, 01:22 PM

the blazer looks solid

tvblazer78 · 06-08-2009, 02:59 PM

Keep us posted..

rcfatcat · 06-08-2009, 04:13 PM

sweet find i think it would be pretty cool to see the gm rally wheels on a lowered blazer keep us posted

BIGANTS83BLZR · 06-09-2009, 12:29 AM

Only had a couple of hours to work on the blazer today,but @ work today I had an idea!!! since the 67 is on hold for now and a long way from being anywhere close road worthy, why dont I borrow the front suspension from it?. it already has air bags hooked up, belltech 3" drop spindles, 6 lug CCP rotors, new bearings, channeled front x-member, notched driver side upper control arm. why not!.so I hooked it all up and just for kicks I put on the 20's and a fender.....I think I'm gana run the 20's up front and 22's on the rear. I'm even thinking bout keeping the same color combo...what do you think? so here are a few pictures of what went down today, tomorrow I plan on taking out the rear axle and messure things up for the 3-link.

flamingbig10 · 06-09-2009, 12:33 AM

man you work fast looking good

72BlckButy · 06-09-2009, 06:42 AM

Wow... what a change!

This is going to get interesting...

menace121978 · 06-09-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

man you work fast looking good

i was thinking the same thing! you dont mess around. she's already looking sick!

**N2TRUX** · 06-09-2009, 10:32 AM

I think your headed in the direction I prefer. Keep the progress reports rolling in...

jdurant · 06-09-2009, 10:47 AM

Definitely keep the paint scheme. There are a bunch of us out here that dig the two tone factory paint schemes. And I think you've got one of the best combos. I had a buddy with a real clean 4x4 Blaze with that color combo back in the day. It really played a part of solidifying my love for square bodies.

--I'm gonna send you a pm--

BIGANTS83BLZR · 06-10-2009, 12:56 AM

Again didnt get much time in the man room today,( had to take my son racing), well today I took out the rear end and messured up the frame for my notch and 3-link, I wanted to mock up the rear wheel so I could see if the factory rear wheel well would fit= NO. looks like trailer fenders will get fabed in. this set in another question, my 22's are 10" wide, the factory rear end mesures from hub face to hub face 5ft 5inch.... will that be too long? I'll have to check. I did discover that the blazer has a thick lip (about 1 1/2 ) on the inside of each rear quarter panel,maybe just a little trim will clear fine?? so anyway I set a 22" in the rear to just see what it will look like, because of that thick lip and rear wheel well, the rear is held up 1 3/4", once that is change out I think she will sit perfect.

tvblazer78 · 06-10-2009, 09:34 AM

Sit's good! And I think you will need to trim the inner to make it work.

jdurant · 06-10-2009, 10:27 AM

Yeah, I mocked mine up with 20s that are tucked more than I want and I'm still gonna have to trim, so I know you are going to. I hope you take good pics of what you do there, so I can take notes.

It's looking really good though.

BIGANTS83BLZR · 06-12-2009, 12:11 AM

did all my cutting and triming today, I got that extra 1 3/4" of rear drop, now that I have done that, I can cure that narrow rear axle problem these trucks have. I swapped all the 4x4 axles for a ford 9" that messured 66" long, it's the perfect length for my rear wheels. the only bummer bout today is that I had to remove the center mount when i cut out the floor. soon as I get my rear axle tomorrow I'll messure up the rear for my notch, keeping my fingers crossed that it's not too big so I could keep my rear seat. I'm also getting the trailer fenders tomorrow. a friend came by to check my progress, when I explaned why I'm triming the rear fenders for an extra 1 3/4" drop..... he said I was KRAZY (he's also a farmer with a lifted 3/4ton ford...TTTTT

) anyway , till tomorrow guys

lownfast · 06-16-2009, 03:05 PM

looks great man, and i hate to bring bad news but if you lay rocker on 22's you gonna have to lose the back seat..... i did

tvblazer78 · 06-16-2009, 03:19 PM

Sweet! And dose it rain at your place all the time. I think every pic you post it's raining.

BIGANTS83BLZR · 06-17-2009, 12:30 AM

Sup guys, I havent been getting too much time on the blazer, I messured up the rear notches and looks like I only need 6 1/2" to clear my axle. had some made today at my friends fab shop, also got my trailing arms notched and bushing tubes welded to them, since I'm not going to lay rocker I think the notches will be ok to keep the seat. anyway I will post pictures soon as my new cord for my camera comes in, DAM DOGS!!!!

OARNGESI · 06-26-2009, 09:28 AM

Looks great

Mello Mel · 06-27-2009, 08:06 AM

TTT anymore word on this project ? It's not to often you get to see well done blazers like this and it sits sooooo perfect. I'm really interested in what you did to keep the back seat.

BIGANTS83BLZR · 06-27-2009, 09:27 AM

Mello Mel. the only thing I did was had a 6" notch made from 2x3 square tube. 6" was all I needed to clear my axle. the upper bag bracket will mount to the frame and the lower will mount on the lower trailing arm. so keeping the seat will only require raising the cut out section of the floor 2 3/4", oh bout the seat, it wont be the original one,I took the rear seat from a 2000 jeep wrangler, it's just as wide but a little lower, the foam is not as thick as the blazer seat by about 1 1/2" so in all I should only raising the seat 1 1/4".******* I HAVE LOTS OF PICURES TO POST ONCE MY CORD FOR THE CAMARA COMES IN %^&*%$$(&$!@#$%^ BAD DOGGY!!!!!!!!!

ndametz32 · 06-27-2009, 01:21 PM

Looks sweet man! Keep it up

Mello Mel · 06-27-2009, 01:35 PM

Thanks, that was exactly what i needed to know, and the lower profile of the jeep seat should really go well overall. can't wait to see the pics !!!!!!!

BLOWN73 · 07-13-2009, 02:02 AM

whats cool about your blazer is, if you ever move to cali...no smog

06-08-2009, 09:13 AM	#1
BIGANTS83BLZR Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: redmond,or Posts: 18	4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * I have been wanting to do this for years, but just could'nt find a good project truck untill 2wks ago. found it on a local craigs list search for $200. (no motor/trans/t-case) . So my plans for this blazer are..... converting it to 2wd bagging it, I'm seriously thinking about running it with 15" ralley wheels! wide lo profile tires....I dont know. ( i have 22's if I dont like it).so as I work on her, I will try my best to post pictures that nite. Attached Images

06-08-2009, 09:24 AM	#2
BIGANTS83BLZR Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: redmond,or Posts: 18	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * few more pictures of day 1,......... if I dont like the rally wheels, the wheels on my 67 will go on, just need to notch the rear for the 22"s. Attached Images

06-08-2009, 11:19 AM	#3
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * nice job man! good find on the blaze. thats what my next build is gonna be... subscribing. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-08-2009, 01:22 PM	#4
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * the blazer looks solid __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-08-2009, 02:59 PM	#5
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * Keep us posted.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

06-08-2009, 04:13 PM	#6
rcfatcat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pennington, newjersey Posts: 129	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * sweet find i think it would be pretty cool to see the gm rally wheels on a lowered blazer keep us posted __________________ 78 k5 offroad project 350 sm465 60/14 np205 boatside, dovenose

06-09-2009, 12:29 AM	#7
BIGANTS83BLZR Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: redmond,or Posts: 18	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * up date #1 Only had a couple of hours to work on the blazer today,but @ work today I had an idea!!! since the 67 is on hold for now and a long way from being anywhere close road worthy, why dont I borrow the front suspension from it?. it already has air bags hooked up, belltech 3" drop spindles, 6 lug CCP rotors, new bearings, channeled front x-member, notched driver side upper control arm. why not!.so I hooked it all up and just for kicks I put on the 20's and a fender.....I think I'm gana run the 20's up front and 22's on the rear. I'm even thinking bout keeping the same color combo...what do you think? so here are a few pictures of what went down today, tomorrow I plan on taking out the rear axle and messure things up for the 3-link. Attached Images

06-09-2009, 12:33 AM	#8
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * man you work fast looking good __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-09-2009, 06:42 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * Wow... what a change! This is going to get interesting... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-09-2009, 10:32 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * I think your headed in the direction I prefer. Keep the progress reports rolling in... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-09-2009, 10:47 AM	#12
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * Definitely keep the paint scheme. There are a bunch of us out here that dig the two tone factory paint schemes. And I think you've got one of the best combos. I had a buddy with a real clean 4x4 Blaze with that color combo back in the day. It really played a part of solidifying my love for square bodies. --I'm gonna send you a pm-- __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd Last edited by jdurant; 06-09-2009 at 10:49 AM.

06-10-2009, 12:56 AM	#13
BIGANTS83BLZR Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: redmond,or Posts: 18	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * up date#2 Again didnt get much time in the man room today,( had to take my son racing), well today I took out the rear end and messured up the frame for my notch and 3-link, I wanted to mock up the rear wheel so I could see if the factory rear wheel well would fit= NO. looks like trailer fenders will get fabed in. this set in another question, my 22's are 10" wide, the factory rear end mesures from hub face to hub face 5ft 5inch.... will that be too long? I'll have to check. I did discover that the blazer has a thick lip (about 1 1/2 ) on the inside of each rear quarter panel,maybe just a little trim will clear fine?? so anyway I set a 22" in the rear to just see what it will look like, because of that thick lip and rear wheel well, the rear is held up 1 3/4", once that is change out I think she will sit perfect. Attached Images

06-10-2009, 09:34 AM	#14
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * Sit's good! And I think you will need to trim the inner to make it work. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

06-10-2009, 10:27 AM	#15
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * Yeah, I mocked mine up with 20s that are tucked more than I want and I'm still gonna have to trim, so I know you are going to. I hope you take good pics of what you do there, so I can take notes. It's looking really good though. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd Last edited by jdurant; 06-10-2009 at 10:27 AM.

06-12-2009, 12:11 AM	#16
BIGANTS83BLZR Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: redmond,or Posts: 18	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * updat #3 did all my cutting and triming today, I got that extra 1 3/4" of rear drop, now that I have done that, I can cure that narrow rear axle problem these trucks have. I swapped all the 4x4 axles for a ford 9" that messured 66" long, it's the perfect length for my rear wheels. the only bummer bout today is that I had to remove the center mount when i cut out the floor. soon as I get my rear axle tomorrow I'll messure up the rear for my notch, keeping my fingers crossed that it's not too big so I could keep my rear seat. I'm also getting the trailer fenders tomorrow. a friend came by to check my progress, when I explaned why I'm triming the rear fenders for an extra 1 3/4" drop..... he said I was KRAZY (he's also a farmer with a lifted 3/4ton ford...TTTTT) anyway , till tomorrow guys Attached Images



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06-16-2009, 03:05 PM	#17
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * looks great man, and i hate to bring bad news but if you lay rocker on 22's you gonna have to lose the back seat..... i did __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

06-16-2009, 03:19 PM	#18
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * Sweet! And dose it rain at your place all the time. I think every pic you post it's raining. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

06-17-2009, 12:30 AM	#19
BIGANTS83BLZR Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: redmond,or Posts: 18	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * Sup guys, I havent been getting too much time on the blazer, I messured up the rear notches and looks like I only need 6 1/2" to clear my axle. had some made today at my friends fab shop, also got my trailing arms notched and bushing tubes welded to them, since I'm not going to lay rocker I think the notches will be ok to keep the seat. anyway I will post pictures soon as my new cord for my camera comes in, DAM DOGS!!!!

06-26-2009, 09:28 AM	#20
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * Looks great __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

06-27-2009, 08:06 AM	#21
Mello Mel African-American Shaolin Monk Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 200	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * TTT anymore word on this project ? It's not to often you get to see well done blazers like this and it sits sooooo perfect. I'm really interested in what you did to keep the back seat.

06-27-2009, 09:27 AM	#22
BIGANTS83BLZR Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: redmond,or Posts: 18	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * Mello Mel. the only thing I did was had a 6" notch made from 2x3 square tube. 6" was all I needed to clear my axle. the upper bag bracket will mount to the frame and the lower will mount on the lower trailing arm. so keeping the seat will only require raising the cut out section of the floor 2 3/4", oh bout the seat, it wont be the original one,I took the rear seat from a 2000 jeep wrangler, it's just as wide but a little lower, the foam is not as thick as the blazer seat by about 1 1/2" so in all I should only raising the seat 1 1/4".******* I HAVE LOTS OF PICURES TO POST ONCE MY CORD FOR THE CAMARA COMES IN %^&*%$$(&$!@#$%^ BAD DOGGY!!!!!!!!!

06-27-2009, 01:21 PM	#23
ndametz32 Fire Truck Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 74	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * Looks sweet man! Keep it up __________________ -Nick '83 Chevrolet Silverado Stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=349394

06-27-2009, 01:35 PM	#24
Mello Mel African-American Shaolin Monk Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 200	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * Thanks, that was exactly what i needed to know, and the lower profile of the jeep seat should really go well overall. can't wait to see the pics !!!!!!!

07-13-2009, 02:02 AM	#25
BLOWN73 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: visalia, ca Posts: 110	Re: 4wd to bagged 2wd blazer * whats cool about your blazer is, if you ever move to cali...no smog

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