Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

I would assume this is a good thing to help with ground clearance.
I assume you just cut the springs?
A set of air bags would work nicely up front.
(even only up front for now)
So nice to raise it up to change oil, or slip a floor jack under it.
(I know,... more money) Ha

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

It's definately a good thing, just something I never thought of that's all. I do plan on cutting them. One full coil should do nicely. I would love to bag it but the truck account is empty. Next winter maybe;)

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Okay, got it ! , one full accuair setup ready for early November.... No problem..

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Haha! I wish. If she gets air it will probably be a little more low tech.

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Well I went ahead and chopped one coil off. I should have gone a half coil first. She's sitting a little lower than before. I like it but now the rake is pretty severe. I do plan on dropping the rear another 1-1/4" and that might pull the front up a hair as well.

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Picking her up from the alignment shop. My alignment guy was quite impressed with the PB control arms. Said he had no issues bringing them in line. Took him about double the time to do the alignment but that had more to do with the lowered stance.

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Picked it up from the tranny shop on Friday. Made it about 1/4 of the way home and the skies opened up. Got pretty soaked. Kinda funny actually, the wife was driving behind me and snapped a pic. Other drivers sure look at you funny:)

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

You can get a pair of bags, brackets, fittings, line, and scrhader valves for under 300 if you shop around (I've spent under 250 for all of that new before). That will allow you to set the front where you want it and then be able to raise up for service...

You can do a complete air ride suspension front and rear with paddle valves (or a nicer simple setup like dloe's valves) for around 1000. Since a pair of lowering springs is around 300...that's 700 more for a fully adjustable suspension.... ;) Or just Schraders all around for around 500 or less if you find a deal... So a couple hundred more for a fully adjustable suspension ;)

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

And I actually like the rake! Looks good! Didn't noticed you'd already chopped the spring...was thinking you could sell the springs- which maybe someone would want this stance ;)

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Some fresh pics, this one is from the lake lot.

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

And one from home.

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Stunning

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

very nice stance looks great!

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Thanks!

Thanks!

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

I would love to own your blazer!

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Just skimmed threw your thread! Love this thing!

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Haha. Thanks

Thanks a lot. Another month or so and I'll drag it back out and get her ready for the summer.

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

I asked the boys in Photoshop thread to slam her for me. What do you think? I am seriously considering parting out my shortbox and using the applicable parts on the Blazer and downsizing my collection. The whole family fits in the Blazer.

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Here's a pic of the Shortbox.

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

I say do it! Though it looks good as-is, it will be absolutely stunning slammed. Keeping the back seat is an imperative challenge, though. Did I mention do it? ;)

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Nice ride, both of them.

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

What did you decide on the chassis?

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

I haven't really decided yet. I've actually gotten a lot of blowback from friends and family, especially my wife I knew there was a reason why I love that woman!!
The Shortbox is my first vehicle, I've had her for 24 years and everyone else thinks I'd be stupid to give up on her.

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Yeah I say keep the shortbed.

Re: 72, 2wd blazer
 

Keep the short bed. I know Porterbuilt just came out with a kit for you 2wd blazer guys. At the end of the day, it's only money.