contemplating another 2wd conversion. Let's see what you got.
 

Short story is I bought a 72 AZ 4x4 and shipped it to MI. Needs a lot more work than I planned. It has a 4" spring lift, great 35" bfg at's, fresh 700r4 (0 miles), np205. I just had the rear geared with 4:56's and detroit trutrac. I have a jeep for trail riding and don't know that i'll off road the blazer. I still need to gear the front and have a new front driveshaft made, so the cost is still rising.

So I have a chance to get a complete rolling 2wd frame from a 71. He's asking $750. I'd probably do a simple lowering kit, replace all bushings and ball joints, blast and paint everything. One main ? is will this lower the value of the blazer? And how much do you think the complete rolling 4wd frame with t-case would be worth. There's no scale or pitting.

I'd also like to see blazers with simple drops, 2/4 4/6. I love notched and bagged blazers but that's not in the budget.

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Go for it. The Blazer is far from original with the '68 clip, which will look good on a 2-wheeler. $750 is a good price for the frame. Value; subjective, but 2wd are currently popular and hard to come by, so their price typically reflects that. Generally speaking, desirable 4wd are either very original or restored to appear so; custom 4wd appeal to a small audience. Did I mention go for it?

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If you don't want that 2wd frame let me know, I'm selling the 4x4 frame complete with motor,tranmission and transfer case,
Im just using the tub and top.

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My opinion,.. a conversion done with an original 2wd coil spring frame is worth more than converting a 4x4 leaf spring frame.
Since I'm a 2wd kind of guy,... it would be worth ALOT more to me, than in it's current 4x4 condition.
The demand for 2wd blazers is more than the supply.
I would build what YOU want and not worry about it's worth, unless you are just going to flip it anyway.

Also,... that 2wd frame appears to be a '72 frame with the built in rear bumper brackets.

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I think that Blazer will look better as a 2wd. IMO the 67/68 front end lends itself well to lowered 2wd Blazers.

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I'm also worried about being happy with the stance keeping it on coils. Imo stock 2wd do nothing for me, and it's not in the budget to go porterbuilt. I guess my other big issue is drivability on crappy Michigan roads, I want to enjoy driving it. And like I mentioned the money Ive invested in the Trans, t-case and rear end.

If you guys have what I'm looking for please post pics, I look through the 2wd threads but most don't list the suspension mods.

I'm also guessing the basic drop kits are the same for c10 and blazer. I need to price it all out.

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You can easily run a 4/6 static drop.
Same parts as a c10 truck.

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Here's my 72'. It has 3" coils with 2" spindles up front and 6"coils with 1" blocks in the rear. I did put in a CPP bolt in notch as well as an adjustable panhard bar and shock mount relocators. It is driven daily in the summer with no issues.

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Very nice! I'm surprised you can get that low without cutting the floor and have a quality ride. I've also just found a nice top for sale locally which makes my decision even harder. I need to avoid procrastinating before I lose out on both.

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Don't know if it matters to you but it looks like that 2wd frame is a 72 not a 71.

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Do the conversion. That's a good price on a 2wd frame.

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YBNORMAL - what size wheels and tires are you running on that?

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If you go 2wd maybe interested in your frame and do you need a top
I have a rust free 1970 blazer titled 2wd with a 4wd drum brake frame that will need lifted an convert to disc

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I am looking for a top, I'm checking one out tomorrow but don't know what to expect. Pm me if you want.

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The rears are 265/35/22 and the fronts are 245/35/20.

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So Ive decided to continue with my 4wd build, as much as I love dropped 67/68 style Blazers I've already invested to much in what I have. I will continue to search for a clean 4wd frame to restore until I'm ready to pull the body off. Sorry to disappoint all the 2wd fans. If anyone knows of a 4wd frame somewhat close feel free to pm me. Thanks for your posts.

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Can you pm me about that 2wd frame . I really need one .

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Pm sent