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in deep 72 · 10-18-2012, 11:03 AM

Getting ready to pull the body off my 72 Blazer. Planning on a bunch of frame and suspension work first, but then somebody work after that. Just wondering, has anyone ever tried lower the floor ahead of the rear seat like the newer Blazers? Just want to create some leg room for anyone ever sitting back there. In my head it looks easy, after further inspection it will be a bit tougher than I thought but still doesn't look too bad. I'm running a 3" body lift so clearance shouldn't be an issue and don't have carpet so that wonn't be a problem either.

Once I get started on this project, I'll have to start a build thread.

in deep 72 · 10-20-2012, 09:19 AM

Hmm, 85 looks and no responses. I guess I AM crazy.

Still going to give it a try. If it doesn't work I can always weld it back in the origional spot.

DustinU · 10-20-2012, 02:19 PM

How far are you trying to drop it? Yes please start a build thread on it, I'm curious.

in deep 72 · 10-22-2012, 08:41 AM

Just thinking level with the front floor (like the later models). It's not more than 4 inches or so, just thought any would help.

jjzepplin · 10-22-2012, 09:04 AM

I have often thought about this then I thought it would be too much work and "I" would not be the one that benefited from it anyway. Kinda like fixing up the passenger seat nicer than the driver seat. Is there enough room to do it without a body lift?

in deep 72 · 10-22-2012, 09:32 AM

I would think there would be, but bought this truck with the lift already in it so not sure if anything would interfere. The reason it came to mind is I'm running 4 high back racing style bucket seats. I have the rear seats mounted as high as I can and still be able to put the top on. Took another couple back road cruisin one nice sunny day and noticed how low the seats were to the floor. They looked awkward sitting with their knees so high. Just figured as long as I was tearing the truck down I'd look at making it a little better.

jjzepplin · 10-22-2012, 09:58 AM

Mine is about to get a new frame so I will ponder this for a bit. Maybe we could do this at the same time? I am going 2wd so it will be close to the frame with no lift. Might not be possible. I will take a look today.

fxdxharley · 10-22-2012, 10:07 AM

that section of the floor is a structual part of the tub. I imagine it could be done but major mods would be needed to strengthen the tub back up.

10-18-2012, 11:03 AM	#1
in deep 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lisbon ND Posts: 111	Anyone ever try....... Getting ready to pull the body off my 72 Blazer. Planning on a bunch of frame and suspension work first, but then somebody work after that. Just wondering, has anyone ever tried lower the floor ahead of the rear seat like the newer Blazers? Just want to create some leg room for anyone ever sitting back there. In my head it looks easy, after further inspection it will be a bit tougher than I thought but still doesn't look too bad. I'm running a 3" body lift so clearance shouldn't be an issue and don't have carpet so that wonn't be a problem either. Once I get started on this project, I'll have to start a build thread.

10-20-2012, 09:19 AM	#2
in deep 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lisbon ND Posts: 111	Re: Anyone ever try....... Hmm, 85 looks and no responses. I guess I AM crazy. Still going to give it a try. If it doesn't work I can always weld it back in the origional spot.

10-20-2012, 02:19 PM	#3
DustinU Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 300	Re: Anyone ever try....... How far are you trying to drop it? Yes please start a build thread on it, I'm curious.

10-22-2012, 08:41 AM	#4
in deep 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lisbon ND Posts: 111	Re: Anyone ever try....... Just thinking level with the front floor (like the later models). It's not more than 4 inches or so, just thought any would help.

10-22-2012, 09:04 AM	#5
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Anyone ever try....... I have often thought about this then I thought it would be too much work and "I" would not be the one that benefited from it anyway. Kinda like fixing up the passenger seat nicer than the driver seat. Is there enough room to do it without a body lift? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

10-22-2012, 09:32 AM	#6
in deep 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lisbon ND Posts: 111	Re: Anyone ever try....... I would think there would be, but bought this truck with the lift already in it so not sure if anything would interfere. The reason it came to mind is I'm running 4 high back racing style bucket seats. I have the rear seats mounted as high as I can and still be able to put the top on. Took another couple back road cruisin one nice sunny day and noticed how low the seats were to the floor. They looked awkward sitting with their knees so high. Just figured as long as I was tearing the truck down I'd look at making it a little better.

10-22-2012, 09:58 AM	#7
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Anyone ever try....... Mine is about to get a new frame so I will ponder this for a bit. Maybe we could do this at the same time? I am going 2wd so it will be close to the frame with no lift. Might not be possible. I will take a look today. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

10-22-2012, 10:07 AM	#8
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: Anyone ever try....... that section of the floor is a structual part of the tub. I imagine it could be done but major mods would be needed to strengthen the tub back up. __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589

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