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1971 2wd · 12-20-2003, 11:33 PM

Will a 8 inch lift from a 73-87 chevy fit on a 72 Blazer??

Are springs the same?

The steering components are different, correct??

Like the title say's " Dumb lift Question"

Thanks for any info!!

714x4lover · 12-20-2003, 11:42 PM

THE SPRINGS FROM 73 AND UP ARE LONGER THAN THAT OF THE 67 TO 72 ALSO THE STEERING PARTS ARE DIFFERANT , OUT OF CURIOUSITY DO YOU HAVE A PITMAN ARM YOUD SELL ( PITMAN ARM IS THE PART THAT HOOKS TO THE POWER STEERING BOX.

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-21-2003, 01:45 AM

Lonn, You need a stock power steering pitman arm? I have mine off my 70. Replaced it with a 2" DROP Skyacker pitman arm.
As far as the 72 K5 steering you can get a rasied steering arm and dropped pitman arm which are the same as 73 and up. Now the 67-68 trucks have different steering. Like Lonn said the springs are different in front but not the rear unless you have the 56" long rear springs. 67-68 rear springs are completely different.

714x4lover · 12-21-2003, 03:29 AM

JIM IM IN NEED OF A PITMAN ARM THAT WILL ACCOMIDATE A 4" RANCHO LIFT , PLUS IM THINKING OF PUTTING A 2'' BODY OR SHAKLE LIFT .HAVNT DECIDED YET WITCH WAY TO GO.

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-21-2003, 11:00 PM

Lonn, I think you'd be better off with a raised steering arm, it bolts to the knuckle and is good for 4"-6" of lift. It would also be the cheapest. I paid $85 for my 2" pitman arm. A steering arm goes for about $50-60. 2-4" lift drag links (connect pitman arm to steering arm) is abouy $120.
I thought maybe you needed a stock pitman arm.

714x4lover · 12-22-2003, 12:05 AM

is the steering arm the u shaped thingy that connects to the caliper area, drag link is the adjustable tie rod looking thing. i know what the pitman arm is. soi dont need a pitman arm.

Destructo · 12-22-2003, 12:50 AM

Yes the steering arm is the U-shaped thing and has 3 holes in it. Drag link is the adjustable rod that connects pitman arm and steering arm together.

12-20-2003, 11:33 PM	#1
1971 2wd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PARADISE,CA Posts: 57	Dumb lift Question Will a 8 inch lift from a 73-87 chevy fit on a 72 Blazer?? Are springs the same? The steering components are different, correct?? Like the title say's " Dumb lift Question" Thanks for any info!! __________________ 72 blazer, 71 2wd short bed, 67 nova Too many damn toys!!

12-20-2003, 11:42 PM	#2
714x4lover Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Show Low, Arizona Posts: 211	DUMB ? ALRIGHT THE SPRINGS FROM 73 AND UP ARE LONGER THAN THAT OF THE 67 TO 72 ALSO THE STEERING PARTS ARE DIFFERANT , OUT OF CURIOUSITY DO YOU HAVE A PITMAN ARM YOUD SELL ( PITMAN ARM IS THE PART THAT HOOKS TO THE POWER STEERING BOX.

12-21-2003, 01:45 AM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Lonn, You need a stock power steering pitman arm? I have mine off my 70. Replaced it with a 2" DROP Skyacker pitman arm. As far as the 72 K5 steering you can get a rasied steering arm and dropped pitman arm which are the same as 73 and up. Now the 67-68 trucks have different steering. Like Lonn said the springs are different in front but not the rear unless you have the 56" long rear springs. 67-68 rear springs are completely different. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

12-21-2003, 03:29 AM	#4
714x4lover Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Show Low, Arizona Posts: 211	PITMAN ARM JIM IM IN NEED OF A PITMAN ARM THAT WILL ACCOMIDATE A 4" RANCHO LIFT , PLUS IM THINKING OF PUTTING A 2'' BODY OR SHAKLE LIFT .HAVNT DECIDED YET WITCH WAY TO GO.

12-21-2003, 11:00 PM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Lonn, I think you'd be better off with a raised steering arm, it bolts to the knuckle and is good for 4"-6" of lift. It would also be the cheapest. I paid $85 for my 2" pitman arm. A steering arm goes for about $50-60. 2-4" lift drag links (connect pitman arm to steering arm) is abouy $120. I thought maybe you needed a stock pitman arm. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

12-22-2003, 12:05 AM	#6
714x4lover Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Show Low, Arizona Posts: 211	steering arm is the steering arm the u shaped thingy that connects to the caliper area, drag link is the adjustable tie rod looking thing. i know what the pitman arm is. soi dont need a pitman arm.

12-22-2003, 12:50 AM	#7
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Yes the steering arm is the U-shaped thing and has 3 holes in it. Drag link is the adjustable rod that connects pitman arm and steering arm together.



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