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Old 07-03-2007, 03:39 PM   #76
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Yikes, I guess it will lay frame eh?
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Old 07-03-2007, 03:47 PM   #77
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build

I've always wondered why more people don't raise the wheel wells like that rather than use those lame store bought round tubs. The raised wheel wells look so much better in the bed IMO.
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Old 07-03-2007, 05:06 PM   #78
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I've always wondered why more people don't raise the wheel wells like that rather than use those lame store bought round tubs. The raised wheel wells look so much better in the bed IMO.
Probably becuase, as I found out yesterday, its alot of work...lol
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Old 07-03-2007, 05:07 PM   #79
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Yikes, I guess it will lay frame eh?
No it wont quite "lay frame" just gotta make room for a 22x10 with a 285/35/22

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Old 07-10-2007, 11:45 PM   #80
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Here are a couple of teaser pics. Raising the stock wheel wells has turned out to be alot more work than I originally thought, But I am getting a little closer to being finished.

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Old 07-11-2007, 12:06 AM   #81
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build

Damn that looks Nasty clean! What are the specs on the wheels and did you cut any of the floor towards the frame for the 22x10's
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Old 07-11-2007, 12:07 AM   #82
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build

Oh I just spied the chevy dash in there. 55, 6, or 7?
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Old 07-11-2007, 12:12 AM   #83
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No I didnt have to cut anything on the inside, but I will tell you that a 22x10 is a really tight fit. I actually might have to narrow the rearend slightly. When I measured for the wheels I was concerned with rubbing on the lip of the wheelwell, well I have clearance there( after some creative rolling) but it looks like with a tire on it it may rub the the quarterpanel where it rolls in at the top......only if I were t drive it at full dump.........would I ever do that?????? probably

and thats a 55 dash, but not for long

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Old 07-11-2007, 12:20 AM   #84
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build

Remove your wheel tub and then grind out the spot welds of the inner quarter panel in there and make it flat and then a small arch at the top so the tire will not rub on the inner "filler" of the quarter panel. Try that and see if it works for you.
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Old 07-11-2007, 12:23 AM   #85
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Remove your wheel tub and then grind out the spot welds of the inner quarter panel in there and make it flat and then a small arch at the top so the tire will not rub on the inner "filler" of the quarter panel. Try that and see if it works for you.
Oh the inner filler is way gone......
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Old 07-11-2007, 12:34 AM   #86
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build

The mock-up pics look awesome! For some reason this is the part of building these things that I like the most... once they're all done and shiny you can't see all of the cool, hard work that went into them (at least most people can't). BTW that dash is going to look GREAT in there!
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Old 07-11-2007, 12:39 AM   #87
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build

Yup, looks like that is not going to work. Could you send the rear wheels back and go 5.5 on the backspacing?
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Old 07-11-2007, 12:43 AM   #88
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The mock-up pics look awesome! For some reason this is the part of building these things that I like the most... once they're all done and shiny you can't see all of the cool, hard work that went into them (at least most people can't). BTW that dash is going to look GREAT in there!
Thanks man, It should look even better when I get a dropmember in the front.



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Yup, looks like that is not going to work. Could you send the rear wheels back and go 5.5 on the backspacing?
It will work, I have a plan. I would rather not send them back I LOVE the look of the deep lip on that wheel.
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Old 07-11-2007, 12:47 AM   #89
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build

Let me know what you have planned as I want to run 22x10's on all 3 of my projects.
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Old 07-11-2007, 12:55 AM   #90
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I cant confiirm it till tomorrow, but Im almost positive that an earlier 6 lug housing is about 1"-1.5" narrower. I have one over at my dads shop. I will measure it tomorrow, if so I will buy new axles or redrill to 5x5

The easier solution would be to order the right backspacing from the get-go, but that would be way too easy for a guy like me.
The 5" backspacing would actually work if my truck wasnt as low, it would be fine with a bolt-in notch.
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If you do not mind post if that is true and I will just finish building the posi unit rear end for my blazer and throw it under my truck.
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Old 07-11-2007, 01:40 AM   #92
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If you do not mind post if that is true and I will just finish building the posi unit rear end for my blazer and throw it under my truck.
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The 5" backspacing would actually work if my truck wasnt as low, it would be fine with a bolt-in notch.
Also true. I'm running a 20x10 with 295s and it is OK with c-notch.
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Old 07-11-2007, 01:49 AM   #93
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Also true. I'm running a 20x10 with 295s and it is OK with c-notch.
Thank you, just as I had suspected.
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Old 07-11-2007, 02:21 AM   #94
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Re: 72 2wd blazer build

looks pretty sweet, cant wait to see more of it
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Old 07-11-2007, 01:52 PM   #95
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That is looking great!

I think it would really be something if all the 2wd blazer people got together for a cruise and a few pics.
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Old 07-11-2007, 02:17 PM   #96
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That is looking great!

I think it would really be something if all the 2wd blazer people got together for a cruise and a few pics.
just name the time and place. I plan to drive this on vacation with my wife and kids next summer. Possibly to San Diego
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Old 07-11-2007, 02:41 PM   #97
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how close dos the front wheel com to the lip of the inner fender.
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Old 07-11-2007, 05:17 PM   #98
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That would be trick but uhhhhhhhhhh, I don't think I would drive mine that far and in the blowing sand and all down the highways.
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that looks really sweet.. good job
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You know who also wants to run Big rollers....Carlos take notes...lol...
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