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raptorgta · 04-26-2004, 08:04 PM

Anyone know where I can get a set of 8" front springs for my 72 Blazer? Thanks

**jamie72** · 04-26-2004, 09:04 PM

skyjacker makes a set that will fit in your blazer.
got a set in a truck i`m currently working on.
jamie

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-27-2004, 05:08 PM

JAMIE, ANY PIC'S.

**jamie72** · 04-27-2004, 09:04 PM

Here's one...

raptorgta · 04-27-2004, 09:08 PM

Jamie, that is a sweet truck. I hope you post more pics when it's done. What size of tiers are on there with that 8" lift?

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-27-2004, 09:13 PM

GIV ME THE SCOOP,

BODY LIFT? ( 0", 2", 3" )

SPRINGS? ( DUH, 8" )

TIRES? ( 35", 36", 38" )

DISTANCE 2 CENTER OF WHEEL WELL?

DISTANCE TO TOP OF WINDSHEILD FRAME?

**jamie72** · 04-27-2004, 11:07 PM

thanks guys for the compliments..
now the scoop..
no body lift all spring 8in.
tires are 36.5
ground to bottom of wheel well 47`
from ground to driprail 82`

good luck
jamie

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-28-2004, 03:48 PM

GARAGE OPENING IS 96" WITHOUT WEATHERSTRIPPING.

OPENING MINUS THE WEATHERSTRIPPING IS 94".

SO 6" SPRINGS, 2" BODY, 38" TIRES.

SHOULD FLY, EHHH ???

**jamie72** · 04-28-2004, 08:04 PM

that should work..
imo i wouldn`t use a body lift,id just install an 8in suspention.i think the 38` would clear fine.
the body lift will make it ride worse,besides all the trouble to install,and i also dislike the body gap..
just my .o2 not trying to step on any toes...
any way you bulid it good luck,and post pics!!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-28-2004, 08:36 PM

WELL, IT HAS A REDNECK LIFT KIT ALREADY, 2" SQUARE TUBING
CUT INTO SMALL SECTIONS VIA A CUTTING TORCH.

2wdBlazer · 04-29-2004, 08:27 AM

38's are close with 9 inches, I rub over just medium bumps. I hope you don't intend to off road with that combo.

1971 2wd · 04-29-2004, 09:44 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=90259

Check out this thread

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-29-2004, 03:35 PM

Don't flame me, but I don't intend to take it offroad, unless you
count winter time snow as a offroad experience.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-29-2004, 03:45 PM

OMG, I ALMOST FORGOT, I'M IN WEST TN., WHAT IS SNOW ?

earl87gta · 05-01-2004, 02:23 AM

LUV2XCLR8
Ill be moving to Johnson City in a week If you go east you can come get all the mesurments you want.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-01-2004, 04:02 PM

WELCOME TO THE STATE WHERE OUR MOTTO IS "IF YOU DON'T
LIKE THE WEATHER, JUST HANG AROUND AND IT WILL CHANGE"

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-03-2004, 07:12 PM

E-mailed Guy Who Has A Pic Posted On Skyjacker's Website, He Has
6" Springs, 2" Body Kit, And 38" Tires. ( If U Search Pics - Blazers )

**Tim Christian** · 05-04-2004, 12:27 AM

Hey Earls87gta, See were you are moving to Johnson City that is just right above me about 1 hour You will have to come down to the store.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-04-2004, 03:13 PM

Not Fair Tim, Now I'm Jelous.

earl87gta · 05-05-2004, 03:33 PM

Tim sounds good I need alot of stuff and it will be a while before the wife moves up so Ill have to come check it out to give me something to do.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-05-2004, 05:37 PM

Jamie72, I Think I'm Going W/ 8" Springs And No Body Kit, I
Really Like The Look Of Yours, Staying W/ 38" Nitto's Due
To The Fact They Are Kind Of Flat Like Thornbirds And Do
Not Bow Up In The Middle Real Bad, It Shouldn't Rub Much.
It Won't Get Off Road Much either, Thank's For Your Help.

04-26-2004, 08:04 PM	#1
raptorgta Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 12	8" lift questions Anyone know where I can get a set of 8" front springs for my 72 Blazer? Thanks

04-26-2004, 09:04 PM	#2
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	skyjacker makes a set that will fit in your blazer. got a set in a truck i`m currently working on. jamie __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-27-2004, 05:08 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	JAMIE, ANY PIC'S. __________________ 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

04-27-2004, 09:04 PM	#4
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Here's one... __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-27-2004, 09:13 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	GIV ME THE SCOOP, BODY LIFT? ( 0", 2", 3" ) SPRINGS? ( DUH, 8" ) TIRES? ( 35", 36", 38" ) DISTANCE 2 CENTER OF WHEEL WELL? DISTANCE TO TOP OF WINDSHEILD FRAME? __________________ 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

04-27-2004, 09:08 PM	#5
raptorgta Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 12	Jamie, that is a sweet truck. I hope you post more pics when it's done. What size of tiers are on there with that 8" lift?

04-27-2004, 11:07 PM	#7
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	thanks guys for the compliments.. now the scoop.. no body lift all spring 8in. tires are 36.5 ground to bottom of wheel well 47` from ground to driprail 82` good luck jamie __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-28-2004, 03:48 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	GARAGE OPENING IS 96" WITHOUT WEATHERSTRIPPING. OPENING MINUS THE WEATHERSTRIPPING IS 94". SO 6" SPRINGS, 2" BODY, 38" TIRES. SHOULD FLY, EHHH ??? __________________ 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

04-28-2004, 08:04 PM	#9
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	that should work.. imo i wouldn`t use a body lift,id just install an 8in suspention.i think the 38` would clear fine. the body lift will make it ride worse,besides all the trouble to install,and i also dislike the body gap.. just my .o2 not trying to step on any toes... any way you bulid it good luck,and post pics!!!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-28-2004, 08:36 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	WELL, IT HAS A REDNECK LIFT KIT ALREADY, 2" SQUARE TUBING CUT INTO SMALL SECTIONS VIA A CUTTING TORCH. __________________ 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

04-29-2004, 08:27 AM	#11
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	38's are close with 9 inches, I rub over just medium bumps. I hope you don't intend to off road with that combo. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

04-29-2004, 09:44 AM	#12
1971 2wd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PARADISE,CA Posts: 57	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=90259 Check out this thread __________________ 72 blazer, 71 2wd short bed, 67 nova Too many damn toys!!

04-29-2004, 03:35 PM	#13
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Don't flame me, but I don't intend to take it offroad, unless you count winter time snow as a offroad experience. __________________ 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

04-29-2004, 03:45 PM	#14
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	OMG, I ALMOST FORGOT, I'M IN WEST TN., WHAT IS SNOW ? __________________ 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

05-01-2004, 02:23 AM	#15
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	LUV2XCLR8 Ill be moving to Johnson City in a week If you go east you can come get all the mesurments you want. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb



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05-01-2004, 04:02 PM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	WELCOME TO THE STATE WHERE OUR MOTTO IS "IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE WEATHER, JUST HANG AROUND AND IT WILL CHANGE" __________________ 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

05-03-2004, 07:12 PM	#17
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	E-mailed Guy Who Has A Pic Posted On Skyjacker's Website, He Has 6" Springs, 2" Body Kit, And 38" Tires. ( If U Search Pics - Blazers ) __________________ 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

05-04-2004, 12:27 AM	#18
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Hey Earls87gta, See were you are moving to Johnson City that is just right above me about 1 hour You will have to come down to the store.

05-04-2004, 03:13 PM	#19
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Not Fair Tim, Now I'm Jelous. __________________ 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

05-05-2004, 03:33 PM	#20
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Tim sounds good I need alot of stuff and it will be a while before the wife moves up so Ill have to come check it out to give me something to do. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

05-05-2004, 05:37 PM	#21
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Jamie72, I Think I'm Going W/ 8" Springs And No Body Kit, I Really Like The Look Of Yours, Staying W/ 38" Nitto's Due To The Fact They Are Kind Of Flat Like Thornbirds And Do Not Bow Up In The Middle Real Bad, It Shouldn't Rub Much. It Won't Get Off Road Much either, Thank's For Your Help. __________________ 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

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