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'72 Blazer weight per corner
I had posted this in the suspension forum, but maybe this will get more traffic here...........
Anybody know how much a 4x4 Blazer weighs at each wheel with a 350/350/205? Or even front to rear would help. I need this info to get an idea of spring rates for my coilovers. Thanks. |
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Re: '72 Blazer weight per corner
I just weighed mine the other day - all stock, 350/350/205, with double wall top on, and spare tire. It was 4850# total with me in it (I am 195). I believe the back was around 2350 with the front at 2500. Hope this helps.
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Re: '72 Blazer weight per corner
I know my 42" TSL's w/wheels weigh 175lbs each corner.
![]() J/K, good info to know. I'll give ya a shout when I do my rear 4-link to find out what you came up with. How's your progress coming? |
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Re: '72 Blazer weight per corner
Its coming along. Got the front suspension pretty much mocked up, hence the weight question. I have my coilovers and arms in place, just need coils to get rid of the leaf springs and pearches. I will be working on the rear 4-link when the front is complete. Thanks for the info.
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Looking forward to see em, is there a build thread? |
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Re: '72 Blazer weight per corner
No build thread, but I will post pics here if you are interested. Not much to see yet, just a cage, an engine cage and some radius arms with the brackets.
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Next time someone asks about roll cage design, we have another great design to direct them to review! Thanks for posting all the pics and info in the build thread. ![]()
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Re: '72 Blazer weight per corner
I will post a build thread somewhere. I will post a link here when its done.
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Re: '72 Blazer weight per corner
OK, I posted a build thread in the projects and builds section labeled "not your typical Blazer build" CLICK HERE
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Re: '72 Blazer weight per corner
Thank you!!
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Re: '72 Blazer weight per corner
Everyone really needs to go check that thread out, very nice.
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Re: '72 Blazer weight per corner
OK, the tag on the door jamb show a GVW of 5850 with the front at 3000 and the rear at 3000. What the heck does this mean? These numbers are quite a bit higher then Hoffa's. I know this is loaded up, but 1000 lbs worth?.........
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Re: '72 Blazer weight per corner
At first blush, 1000# doesn't seem that much to me. It equals 1/2 ton too which makes sense for a 1/2 ton vehicle. My 4850# was only with me in it and I can't remember if the tank was full or not. Assuming it was, if you throw three 200# guys in there with you, that leaves 400# for cargo, tonge weight, etc.
As for the multiple numbers on the VIN tag, the entire vehicle (sum of the front and back axle) cannot be over 5850# total, and neither axle can be loaded over 3000#. I am not sure about the "maximum capacity" numbers other then what I read on my VIN tag. There is a note that refers to having proper equipment, etc. and that would allow you 300# additional on the front axle. Hope this helps.
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Re: '72 Blazer weight per corner
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If I type in the weight per corner based off of your numbers, my dual spring weight seems low to me at around 170 over 400. But I dont have anything to reference. I will try springs close to these numbers then adjust accordingly. Thanks for the responses. Last edited by sandking; 06-17-2008 at 12:53 PM. |
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