'72 Blazer 4wd getting all the best

[jstplyn331]

Ok well here we go, I have had this Blazer for a little over a year now, and have been gathering up just about everything under the sun that I have liked, found on the threads or other wise and it is time to get it going. I will post as I go, but I don't have as much time as I use to, and getting it to work on a build is going to get a little shorter as a New addition to the family is coming.

So Here we go. The Blazer was bought with a little rust needed has been sitting for 11 year and then before that it was barley driven at all. No special order Blazer or nothing.

It came to me like this

and then trying to organize the pieces I just purchased.

So the plan is to Drop a LS-1 with a 4L60 & 246 transfer case. The idea is to have push button 4wd on the fly.

So the delema was to find a front axle that would allow for Drivers drop, and that will be a '79 f250 with high piñon so might as well go 8 lug for a nice wheel. The other delima is crossmember for both the LS-1 and the 4L60.

Well I found a CCP universal LS-1 cross member that works great with a little modification. and well we just built one for the 4L60e. I will post as many pictures as I can, but right now it is in the begging were we all have to start.

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New Axles, 1979 F-250 for the Drivers side drop.

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Remove all you can, to put it all back and then remove again to put back, you know the routine.

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The New Dif. Covers, Thanks Riddler, these are awesome

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The Motor & the crossmember from CCP . Smoking deal on this find sorry the guys girlfriend wrecked his car, but lucky for me.

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The New front seats 2009 Cadillac Escalade 2nd Row so the fold up like the original ones

[VA72C10]

Nice Build!

[jstplyn331]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice Build!

Thanks,

[1tuff71]

Super nice build you have going. Good luck

[no moa]

nice build, ford axles? Interesting.

[jstplyn331]

Originally Posted by no moa

nice build, ford axles? Interesting.

Doing about 3 weeks of axle research, it was the only one that would fit correctly with out modifying the crap out of it, it was also quad piston, High pinion, drivers side drop. I could also take the auto locking hubs form a corporate and put them in to work with what I was looking for. WIth all that said, Yes unfortunately I had to go Ford on a Chevy, but have been told this is a great axle.

Too much research

[amcgeh01]

If I may ask, which push button setup are you going with... Also, could you outline all the items that are required for such a conversion..? I am on the fence in regards to going this direction as I have read over several forums where folks just do not like to deal with the problems associated with the electric push button option.. Maybe there were certain models/years they had issues with - who knows.. I just want something that is dependable..

Also you mentioned the ford axles were 8 lug.. I really want to keep my old school 5 spoke rims that are 6 lug.. Do they make any kind of conversion..

[jstplyn331]

Originally Posted by amcgeh01

If I may ask, which push button setup are you going with... Also, could you outline all the items that are required for such a conversion..? I am on the fence in regards to going this direction as I have read over several forums where folks just do not like to deal with the problems associated with the electric push button option.. Maybe there were certain models/years they had issues with - who knows.. I just want something that is dependable..

Also you mentioned the ford axles were 8 lug.. I really want to keep my old school 5 spoke rims that are 6 lug.. Do they make any kind of conversion..

I am going with the Chevy Push button as they have had push button the longest. It is out of a 2002 suburban. It is the 4L60e Transmission with the NP246 Transfer Case. You can keep the 6 lug wheel with your 5 spoke rims, but here is the problem you will fun into.

If you are looking to due a push button 4wd they are all off either a chevy or ford I think even a jeep, but anyway they are all drivers side drop. In order to to this you will need a front axle with a drivers side housing. I prefer the 8 lug wheels better so I stepped up to the ford axle with the high piñon. As far as axles go I research the crap out of them for what I wanted and would recommend you do the same if you want to due this for a 6 lug similar set up.

This web site is probably the best you will find for axle help. http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/web_rs44.html you will find this guy must have got really board and wanted to post anything and everything to help out people like us, AND for that I thank him.

The NP246 I have been told is a good transfer case it just needs the updated pickup pump inside cause they go out all the time.

The button config. will be the stock one that is used for the same truck. The fun part is getting it to work with the computer. I will bypass the computer and put in a alternating toggle switch. This will have to be switched to on to trick the TCCM and allow the tach speed wire to know it is all ok to engage. This is something I am still working on, but I may have found a way to input the speed wire from the computer harness in to work the same way as stock on would. Not sure if this what you were asking, but here you go and hope it helped.

[jstplyn331]

Just ordered up the Guages, Ow they are going to be sweet.......

[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by amcgeh01

Also you mentioned the ford axles were 8 lug.. I really want to keep my old school 5 spoke rims that are 6 lug.. Do they make any kind of conversion..

http://www.solidaxle.com/productcart...?idCategory=11

[Thealien]

interesting, nice

[jstplyn331]

Originally Posted by Thealien

interesting, nice

I have read a ton of your links as I was getting started it helped a lot.

I always appreciate when someone take all that time to do something like that and wanted to pay my respects.

[tubbedII]

Wow...when you said getting all the best, you weren't kidding!!! You got some super nice pieces going on this rig...keep up the great work!

[jstplyn331]

Originally Posted by tubbedII

Wow...when you said getting all the best, you weren't kidding!!! You got some super nice pieces going on this rig...keep up the great work!

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[1970BLZCST]

What modifications did you have to do to the CPP LS Crossmember, awesome build by the way! I'm just gettting started on my 70 CST 4x4, I've got the LS 6.0 and 4L60E ready to go just trying to decide on a crossmember

[jstplyn331]

Originally Posted by 1970BLZCST

What modifications did you have to do to the CPP LS Crossmember, awesome build by the way! I'm just gettting started on my 70 CST 4x4, I've got the LS 6.0 and 4L60E ready to go just trying to decide on a crossmember

The Crossmember is nice for the price it has the nicest plates I have come accessed with no modification of the Alternator bracket. And all the grade 8 hardware. LOL Listen to me sound like I work for the company.

As far as the modification you will have to cute the bar down. to make it fit in-between the rales.

And then from there it is up to you. I am join to make separate plates to weld inside the rales and with the crossmember bar welded to that. After ordering 2 other conversion kits and Even the one from CPP. I came across this one.

The funny story I even called CPP to explain what I was doing. And they were going to sale me there tubular LS conversion kit as they call it. I ran into a forum about conversions and read it is only for 2wd. I was fired up when I cancelled as I had searched for over 2 months trying to find a kit. Then I went a searching again. Came across this one "FROM CPP" on EBAY and well it works great can't believe they don't tell 4wd people about it. But anyway it worked out Sorry about the rant. I love the challenge hate the stupidity.

[jstplyn331]

Also going to try something they say @ Brothers not to try, and that is the Brothers 1 piece window conversion kit.

I have talked to a window guy long and hard about this, and I think we can get it to work. I will see either a sweet idea, or a disaster.

[jstplyn331]

Originally Posted by 1970BLZCST

What modifications did you have to do to the CPP LS Crossmember, awesome build by the way! I'm just gettting started on my 70 CST 4x4, I've got the LS 6.0 and 4L60E ready to go just trying to decide on a crossmember

All I had to do is cut the ends down to fit inbetween the fram rails. and then build a C Channel to weld in the fram rails so I could bolt the Crossmember to it.

[tubbedII]

I'd try these from Captkaos before going with the Brothers' kit since in post 8 it has it installed in a blazer door. It also doesn't have the little filler piece...

[jstplyn331]

Originally Posted by tubbedII

I'd try these from Captkaos before going with the Brothers' kit since in post 8 it has it installed in a blazer door. It also doesn't have the little filler piece...

So with that being said, does anyone want to buy a Brothers one Piece Power Window Kit. Man Tubbed were were you 3 months ago. LOL I appreciate the link and may be changing kits. That is funny I searched to see if any one had done this yet, and well could not find a thing.

Talked to Brothers the recommended against it. Have glass guy that said it will be fine, and well ordered it. I do like the one with no spacer. I was told Brothers new ones have no space though I will have to look through the box and see.

Thanks again. Someone always has a little more info right?