Before and afters shots... Quite a difference. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

redz 1970 K5 · 03-21-2005, 01:09 PM

Before - 2" Suspension and 33x12.50R15s

After - 6" Suspension, 3" PA Body and 38x15.50R16s

I definitely miscalculated the lift on this truck before hand. I originally assumed that it had 4" suspension lift on it. So, when I upgraded the suspension, I assumed I only needed 2" rear block to match the 4" springs for 6" total lift right? Wrong. Now the rear is 2-3" lower then the front. I will fix this soon enough, and I was told by Tough Country that the front will settle down about an inch.

Side Before -

Side After-

redz 1970 K5 · 03-21-2005, 01:12 PM

Front Before-

Front After-

redz 1970 K5 · 03-21-2005, 01:13 PM

Front driver side before-

Front driver side after-

redz 1970 K5 · 03-21-2005, 01:22 PM

And just for the hell of it, a shot from my backyard this morning...

71jimmy · 03-21-2005, 01:52 PM

That looks SWEET! Nice job

71swb4x4 · 03-21-2005, 02:18 PM

Looks good!!
Just throw a couple blocks under the rear of your seat to tilt it forward, that should compensate for the low rear

**Yukon Jack** · 03-21-2005, 03:17 PM

Looks great and what a view you have. Will look perfect with just a little more lift out back. Very nice!

70short/step · 03-21-2005, 06:46 PM

Looks Great!! Also it looks like you still need to connect the pass side front shock.
Love the view in your back yard too!

Jason915 · 03-21-2005, 06:47 PM

nice, how's the ride?

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-21-2005, 07:13 PM

bouncytruck · 03-21-2005, 07:24 PM

Definately an increase in the "attitude" factor. Don't go scaring all the little econo-cars now!

redz 1970 K5 · 03-21-2005, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70short/step

Looks Great!! Also it looks like you still need to connect the pass side front shock.
Love the view in your back yard too!

I need new shocks... Just bought a brand new pair of RS5000s up front, and now they are no good. D'oh

Anyone have a front pair of 6" lift shocks? Anyone need an almost brand new pair of 2-4" RS 5000s? I would say around 200 miles on them if that.

Far as the ride goes, not sure yet. She still needs a new fuel pump, and that won't happen for a few weeks since I am traveling soon.

redz 1970 K5 · 03-21-2005, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the kind words and support guys! I would be more then happy to share any experience on rebuilding a D44, lifting a K5 (suspension and body), and more, just PM me.

I would like to give back to the board that really helped and supported me if possible. (cash contribution to Josh is soon), but also for any experience I can share and help someone else.

krue · 03-21-2005, 08:10 PM

Good looking truck!

JayDubBlazer · 03-21-2005, 09:19 PM

Well I would definatly be less inclined to get into an accident with you

Alexis · 03-21-2005, 09:20 PM

I want to move to South Cal

nice truck...................but does it run?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-21-2005, 10:26 PM

Thats a diffinate inprovement.. Looks great..

2wdBlazer · 03-22-2005, 11:27 PM

Something about a Blazer on 38's. Makes me teary eyed.

redz 1970 K5 · 03-22-2005, 11:54 PM

Hey, 2wd Blazer, we should start our own 38" club... Members would be... Well, you and me! Pretty exclusive.

vtblazer · 03-23-2005, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5

Hey, 2wd Blazer, we should start our own 38" club... Members would be... Well, you and me! Pretty exclusive.

Don't forget Greg72, his 69 sits on 38's also.

**hilljob26** · 03-23-2005, 07:53 AM

thats bad a44,LIKE I ALWAYS SAY ,GO BIG OR GO HOME,SWEET RIDE

03-21-2005, 01:09 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Before and afters shots... Quite a difference. Before - 2" Suspension and 33x12.50R15s After - 6" Suspension, 3" PA Body and 38x15.50R16s I definitely miscalculated the lift on this truck before hand. I originally assumed that it had 4" suspension lift on it. So, when I upgraded the suspension, I assumed I only needed 2" rear block to match the 4" springs for 6" total lift right? Wrong. Now the rear is 2-3" lower then the front. I will fix this soon enough, and I was told by Tough Country that the front will settle down about an inch. Side Before - Side After- __________________ 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; 03-21-2005 at 01:21 PM.

03-21-2005, 01:12 PM	#2
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Front Before- Front After- __________________ 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

03-21-2005, 01:13 PM	#3
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Front driver side before- Front driver side after- __________________ 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

03-21-2005, 01:22 PM	#4
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	And just for the hell of it, a shot from my backyard this morning... __________________ 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

03-21-2005, 01:52 PM	#5
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	That looks SWEET! Nice job __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-21-2005, 02:18 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Looks good!! Just throw a couple blocks under the rear of your seat to tilt it forward, that should compensate for the low rear __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-21-2005, 03:17 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Looks great and what a view you have. Will look perfect with just a little more lift out back. Very nice! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-21-2005, 06:46 PM	#8
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Looks Great!! Also it looks like you still need to connect the pass side front shock. Love the view in your back yard too! __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

03-21-2005, 06:47 PM	#9
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	nice, how's the ride? __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

03-21-2005, 07:13 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	__________________ 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

03-21-2005, 07:24 PM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Definately an increase in the "attitude" factor. Don't go scaring all the little econo-cars now! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-21-2005, 07:43 PM	#13
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Thanks for the kind words and support guys! I would be more then happy to share any experience on rebuilding a D44, lifting a K5 (suspension and body), and more, just PM me. I would like to give back to the board that really helped and supported me if possible. (cash contribution to Josh is soon), but also for any experience I can share and help someone else. __________________ 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

03-21-2005, 08:10 PM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Good looking truck! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-21-2005, 09:19 PM	#15
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Well I would definatly be less inclined to get into an accident with you __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

03-21-2005, 09:20 PM	#16
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	I want to move to South Cal nice truck...................but does it run?



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

03-21-2005, 10:26 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Thats a diffinate inprovement.. Looks great.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-22-2005, 11:27 PM	#18
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	Something about a Blazer on 38's. Makes me teary eyed. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

03-22-2005, 11:54 PM	#19
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Hey, 2wd Blazer, we should start our own 38" club... Members would be... Well, you and me! Pretty exclusive. __________________ 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

03-23-2005, 07:53 AM	#21
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	thats bad a44,LIKE I ALWAYS SAY ,GO BIG OR GO HOME,SWEET RIDE __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.