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Old 01-27-2009, 06:26 PM   #8
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Re: How do I gain another 1" in the rear?

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Originally Posted by blazer2007 View Post
I too had same problem ,I just got a bigger tire in the back
I think that is what I'm going to end up doing, I just dont have the $$ to ditch the rally wheels right now. I was hoping there would be a simple fix but...

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Originally Posted by lolife99 View Post
cochino12,... the only answer I have will work,... but it won't be fun to do.
You need to change out the rear leaf spring hanger with one from a 4x4 blazer. I saw this done in a magazine years ago. They had the same problem. Used a flip kit and it sat TOO low.

They swapped the 2wd hangers for a set of longer 4x4 hangers. Seems like it raised it another inch+. The big pain is the tank being in the way,... and the hangers are riveted on.
My '82 2wd blazer that I use to have, had a flip kit also. I solve the "lowness" by unflipping it, and using 4" lowered leaf springs and long shackles.
If I had it to do over I would have just gone the "4x4 hanger" route. Alot cheaper and the long shackle doesn't get in the way of the fuel fill hose.
I thought about unflipping it, adding lowering shackles and hangers but I never thought about adding the 4*4 hangers. Thanks for the advice
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