71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ?
 

I am starting a frame off restoration on my 71 Chevrolet Blazer and while I have it down I would like to add/install/put a 2 inch lift on it, mainly for the look of it. I would like your help, thoughts, recommendations, comments, as to how to get this done as easy as possible. And what brand/company would you recommend going with that offers very high quality parts as well as ease of installation... Thanks for your help on this matter !!!

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Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ?
 

If you're going to spend the money consider a 4" over a 2". I went with a 4" and wish I used a 6". (just looks better IMO). I used a Rancho, came with all hardware and shocks and bushings. I used blocks in the back because I thought the ride would be better than re-arched rear springs. I also installed new shackles. All low tech but it did the job. Good luck.

Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ?
 

Did you use a kit? if so can you post up a link

thanks

Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ?
 

thanks for all the views guys but I need some help.discussion,
directions,...... Just a recommendation of a good brand/company
to buy a kit from would help greatly... information ?

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Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ?
 

Most any of the name brand kits are good. I have Rancho 4" springs on my Jimmy in the front and I have 4" lift Nationals in the rear. I had a 2 1/2" add-a-leaf and blocks originally, and I bent the crap out of the spring perches. Don't do it in two steps like I did, replace all 4 springs whatever height you decide on. I have 36 12.5 16.5 Wrangler RT II on mine, (which are almost exactly the same size my 35 12.5 15 BFG MT's were) and it's great on the street but a little too much off-road. Figure 4" and 33's for off-roading or 6" if you want to run 35's.

Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ?
 

I've got a 4" lift and 33's. Looks great. I used Tuff Country springs up front and blocks in the rear. True to the name, it's a "tuff" ride. Eventually I'll go with softer springs. AJ's72 went with Alcan springs and Bilstein shocks and says it rides really well. Hop this helps.

Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ?
 

If you want to stay reasonably priced go with TUFF country, best ride for the money. Don't get it confused with ROUGH country springs, they ride a lot stiffer.

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I ran a set of E-Z Ride springs for a few years with 33's and liked em a lot, enough to buy another set from them but this time went with the 2.5" spring set.

Still have em, brand new never used. ;)