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redz 1970 K5 · 11-27-2004, 06:55 PM

and I am not talking driving to Colorado.

I am not going to kid you- it is just a cruiser with moderate offroading. I think it is going to look sharp.

However, since I am patient and have 2 young children, and since the holidays are coming up, I will have little to no time to do this work in Dec.

here's the new shoes-

Cethern · 11-27-2004, 07:10 PM

Nice looking wheels...I haven't made up my mind on the tires yet....I do wonder how they will last.

redz 1970 K5 · 11-27-2004, 07:27 PM

It is an all terrain, supposedly not very good in mud, decent in sand, good highway manners, and awesome tread wear. Guys are reporting 40K miles with the set, and based on my 5k miles a year driving at MOST, that is long enough!

2wdBlazer · 11-28-2004, 01:27 AM

Do yourself a favor and get the 4:56's. I am still running 3:73's and it is a flat out pig. 4:56's will not be over-kill, it is what you need.

redz 1970 K5 · 11-28-2004, 04:17 AM

Shoot, I forgot the TH350 had a lower 1st gear ratio then a 700R4... It is 2.52:1 vs. 3.06:1 for the 700R4.

I guess I will have to drive it and see. I am sure 2nd and Drive wouldn't be too bad, since that puts the engine in a good part of it's power/torque curves anyways, but 1st is in question.

JayDubBlazer · 11-28-2004, 04:58 AM

Sweet looking dubs

bouncytruck · 11-28-2004, 02:06 PM

I like those wheels. Sounds like you worked the deals on your lift! Can't wait to see it all on there.

Consider upgrading to 4.10's if you don't go with the 4.56's. My first Blazer had 3.73's with 35's and it was a dog compaired to my '69 with 4.10's on 35's (both 350/TH350 combos). My '72 has 3.07's on the stock tires and it is a little too high of gearing too.

2wdBlazer · 11-28-2004, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5

Shoot, I forgot the TH350 had a lower 1st gear ratio then a 700R4... It is 2.52:1 vs. 3.06:1 for the 700R4.

I guess I will have to drive it and see. I am sure 2nd and Drive wouldn't be too bad, since that puts the engine in a good part of it's power/torque curves anyways, but 1st is in question.

It will be slow off the line and it will not be in the power band a cruising speed. I can get up to 75 mph but there is no power at all when you are there. See for your self. Oh, post pics too!

redz 1970 K5 · 11-29-2004, 03:47 PM

Cool!

Cethern · 11-29-2004, 04:24 PM

That is a good deal for all that stuff...

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-29-2004, 07:13 PM

NICE NEW SHOES YOU GOT THERE

I GUESS I AM IN THE MINORITY HERE

ABSOLUTELY NO OFF-ROADING HERE

STOCK 3:07'S FRONT AND REAR

350 TURBO W/ A NP205 TRANS. CASE

OVER 45O HP LT1 350 SMALL BLOCK

IT MAY NOT CLIMB, BUT IT WILL FLY

bouncytruck · 11-29-2004, 10:47 PM

LUV - I doubt I'll do any off-roading in my '72 either. Stock 350, stock TH350, stock 3.07's, stock tires, etc. I guess I shouldn't plan on getting in any street races with you.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-29-2004, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

LUV - I guess I shouldn't plan on getting in any street races with you.

UR NOT SKEERED R U

J/K WITH YA, TOOK HER FOR A SPIN LAST WEDNESDAY, JUST BARELY
MASHED HER DOWN AND ROTATED MY 35'S A LIL 2 EASY, KINDA GOT
ME WORRIED SHE MIGHT BE 2 FAST AND FURIOUS FOR ME.

bad_turbo · 11-30-2004, 02:58 PM

definitely post pics when the lift and tires/wheels are on!

redz 1970 K5 · 11-30-2004, 03:11 PM

I will do one better- I am going to start a thread soon when the work begins... You can all follow along!

useRc10 · 12-02-2004, 11:57 PM

i was thinking about those tires for my '85 but the mixed reviews are concerning me...i want to have decent offroad ability, mostly on road driving though...they do look pretty sweet

2wdBlazer · 12-07-2004, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5

Oh man... Just got the 38's... Wondering HOW in the world I am going to stuff them. They are HUGE. I have had 39's before, but for some reason when they are off the truck they look SO much bigger.

I hope 9" of lift is enough...

They'll fit!! Get on it, I need to see some pics.

redz 1970 K5 · 12-16-2004, 01:30 PM

Here is the BL update-

Time to get started...

Projects always start off nice and orderly... I segregated all of the poly mounts and lift pucks to make the install easier. By the end though, stuff still ended up everywhere!

Good piece of spare 6061 tube for lifting the body

redz 1970 K5 · 12-16-2004, 01:32 PM

How she stands now-

Getting the AT linkage extended, then I need to take it to the shop and get the front frame horns cut and welded up to get rid of the gap.

If ANYONE considers a body lift, don't even attempt use of the original body mounts. Mine were shot to a point of disbelief. Since I did poly mounts at the same time (and I replaced all shims), my doors actually open and close easily now! Alright!

I am going to try and get the springs on soon...

redz 1970 K5 · 12-16-2004, 01:41 PM

Since I am between trucks right now, and the K5 is down I had quite a quandry... How to get 38s home from work.

I figured it out...

Who says these imports aren't good for anything?

bouncytruck · 12-16-2004, 01:46 PM

They look huge in the trunk of the econobox! Keep the progress photos coming.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-16-2004, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5

Good piece of spare 6061 tube for lifting the body

HMMMM, THAT LOOKS LIKE ONE OF OUR PRODUCTS

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redz 1970 K5 · 12-16-2004, 01:58 PM

Alcoa buddy, sorry. :p

redz 1970 K5 · 12-16-2004, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5

Alcoa buddy, sorry. :p

On a side note, are you on the sales side of your company? If so, I need a better supplier for 6061 bar stock then who I have right now. They have the worst cuts and the worst service I have seen, but since I don't have time to shop around, I hang around with them. Not to mention since they are a reseller I get huge variations from lot to lot, so it's tough to optimize machining processes.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-16-2004, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5

On a side note, are you on the sales side of your company? If so, I need a better supplier for 6061 bar stock then who I have right now. They have the worst cuts and the worst service I have seen, but since I don't have time to shop around, I hang around with them.

INDIVIDUAL OR DISTRIBUTER

WE CAN ONLY SELL 2 A DISTRIBUTER

OUR SMS (ROD AND BAR) OUTPERFORMS THEM (ALCOA) ANYWAY

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11-27-2004, 06:55 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	K5 getting altitude adjustment in Dec (update 12/16) and I am not talking driving to Colorado. I am not going to kid you- it is just a cruiser with moderate offroading. I think it is going to look sharp. However, since I am patient and have 2 young children, and since the holidays are coming up, I will have little to no time to do this work in Dec. here's the new shoes- Attached Images __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more Last edited by redz 1970 K5; 12-23-2004 at 07:54 PM.

11-27-2004, 07:10 PM	#2
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	Nice looking wheels...I haven't made up my mind on the tires yet....I do wonder how they will last. __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

11-27-2004, 07:27 PM	#3
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	It is an all terrain, supposedly not very good in mud, decent in sand, good highway manners, and awesome tread wear. Guys are reporting 40K miles with the set, and based on my 5k miles a year driving at MOST, that is long enough! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

11-28-2004, 01:27 AM	#4
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	Do yourself a favor and get the 4:56's. I am still running 3:73's and it is a flat out pig. 4:56's will not be over-kill, it is what you need. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

11-28-2004, 04:17 AM	#5
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Shoot, I forgot the TH350 had a lower 1st gear ratio then a 700R4... It is 2.52:1 vs. 3.06:1 for the 700R4. I guess I will have to drive it and see. I am sure 2nd and Drive wouldn't be too bad, since that puts the engine in a good part of it's power/torque curves anyways, but 1st is in question. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

11-28-2004, 04:58 AM	#6
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Sweet looking dubs __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-28-2004, 02:06 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I like those wheels. Sounds like you worked the deals on your lift! Can't wait to see it all on there. Consider upgrading to 4.10's if you don't go with the 4.56's. My first Blazer had 3.73's with 35's and it was a dog compaired to my '69 with 4.10's on 35's (both 350/TH350 combos). My '72 has 3.07's on the stock tires and it is a little too high of gearing too. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-29-2004, 03:47 PM	#9
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Cool! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more Last edited by redz 1970 K5; 12-23-2004 at 07:55 PM.

11-29-2004, 04:24 PM	#10
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	That is a good deal for all that stuff... __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

11-29-2004, 07:13 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	NICE NEW SHOES YOU GOT THERE I GUESS I AM IN THE MINORITY HERE ABSOLUTELY NO OFF-ROADING HERE STOCK 3:07'S FRONT AND REAR 350 TURBO W/ A NP205 TRANS. CASE OVER 45O HP LT1 350 SMALL BLOCK IT MAY NOT CLIMB, BUT IT WILL FLY __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 11-29-2004 at 10:51 PM.

11-29-2004, 10:47 PM	#12
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	LUV - I doubt I'll do any off-roading in my '72 either. Stock 350, stock TH350, stock 3.07's, stock tires, etc. I guess I shouldn't plan on getting in any street races with you. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-30-2004, 02:58 PM	#14
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	definitely post pics when the lift and tires/wheels are on! __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

11-30-2004, 03:11 PM	#15
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	I will do one better- I am going to start a thread soon when the work begins... You can all follow along! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

12-02-2004, 11:57 PM	#16
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i was thinking about those tires for my '85 but the mixed reviews are concerning me...i want to have decent offroad ability, mostly on road driving though...they do look pretty sweet __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

12-16-2004, 01:30 PM	#18
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Here is the BL update- Time to get started... Projects always start off nice and orderly... I segregated all of the poly mounts and lift pucks to make the install easier. By the end though, stuff still ended up everywhere! Good piece of spare 6061 tube for lifting the body __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more



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12-16-2004, 01:32 PM	#19
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	How she stands now- Getting the AT linkage extended, then I need to take it to the shop and get the front frame horns cut and welded up to get rid of the gap. If ANYONE considers a body lift, don't even attempt use of the original body mounts. Mine were shot to a point of disbelief. Since I did poly mounts at the same time (and I replaced all shims), my doors actually open and close easily now! Alright! I am going to try and get the springs on soon... __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

12-16-2004, 01:41 PM	#20
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Since I am between trucks right now, and the K5 is down I had quite a quandry... How to get 38s home from work. I figured it out... Who says these imports aren't good for anything? __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

12-16-2004, 01:46 PM	#21
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	They look huge in the trunk of the econobox! Keep the progress photos coming. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-16-2004, 01:58 PM	#23
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Alcoa buddy, sorry. :p __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

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