73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thirdstreettito · 11-24-2010, 12:17 AM

qu1cks1lver56 · 11-24-2010, 01:11 AM

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they did a great job on this one.

Prerunner1982 · 02-17-2011, 12:10 PM

here are more...

G-REX · 06-07-2011, 07:30 AM

Quick question, on the solid axel prerunner blazer,and older 4x4s, why are the springs underslung ? I'm working on a project and wanted some info on prerunner 4x4s,and noticed this. Any help? Thanks

Eyegore · 06-07-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by G-REX

Quick question, on the solid axel prerunner blazer,and older 4x4s, why are the springs underslung ? I'm working on a project and wanted some info on prerunner 4x4s,and noticed this. Any help? Thanks

Possibly to lower the center of gravity, the picture above your comment shows why it's done to prevent roll over during tight cornering.

G-REX · 06-07-2011, 10:20 AM

I have an 85 I'm building,built 350,turbo 350 ,203 case,cage bed. Has a 6'' lift ,but really like the prerunner look.Just woundering if I underslung my axles on the lift springs,would that work or be a waste.

Prerunner1982 · 06-07-2011, 10:55 PM

A lower center of gravity is good, even the hardcore 4x4 guys are going this route. Makes for better handling.

Another thought as well is that softer long travel leaf packs can be used and with the spring under mounting it helps keep the axle wrap under control.

G-REX · 06-08-2011, 06:37 AM

Can you do the same to the rear?I have 6'' springs on rear ,then undersling springs.I can't make out the pics of the prerunners on the page. Any ideas? Thanks

Prerunner1982 · 06-08-2011, 06:17 PM

A lot of the pictures I posted have trailing arm rear suspensions (think 67-72 Chevy/GMC trucks...)

They make "flip" kits for the rear for the lowered crowd, but if you added say 6" lift springs you may get a couple inches of lift. Of course this works best with long travel leaf springs (Deaver as example) and may require modifications to the bed/frame to get the most out of the travel. May also need to do a shackle flip (Off road design as example) to get a few more inches of lift out of the rear to match the front.

Solid front axle with the axle flipped probably won't have much travel though, due to clearance issues with the engine/frame, etc...

firenuttz · 06-09-2011, 01:57 AM

http://giantmotorsports.com/content/section/4/67/

they have a front i beam kit for a c-10

thirdstreettito · 07-18-2011, 03:51 PM

http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/sho...unner-May-2002

thirdstreettito · 07-18-2011, 03:57 PM

http://www.off-roadweb.com/features/...c10/index.html

http://www.off-roadweb.com/features/...uck/index.html

82ccshorty · 09-01-2012, 07:36 PM

How would someone go about building one of these?
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PAWS 72 · 09-02-2012, 12:30 AM

Make sure your bank account can stand it,Other words DEEP Pockets. Jason

82ccshorty · 09-02-2012, 12:31 AM

That expensive huh?
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Car'n'Guitars · 09-02-2012, 06:26 PM

This might be useful to some of you wanting to do this.

http://www.autofab.com/blazer.htm

Prerunner1982 · 10-21-2012, 12:51 AM

meatwagon83 · 02-05-2013, 12:46 PM

i have to say im not a fan of the newer front on the square chevy, but it looks like someone likes it

**1774btcrew** · 07-19-2013, 04:36 PM

Time for a bump!

RoughKuntry · 08-06-2013, 12:18 AM

Here is my 79 High Sierra Jimmy with Rough Country Lift Kit 6" with 38x15.50R16 350v8 5.7
3rd Row Seat. 4 Speed Manual Trans, with NP203 Transfer case, 87 Suburban Face Lift, It sucks, I have to trade for a smaller truck because I wont get rid of my 73 GMC Super Custom 2500 3/4 Ton 4x4, Anyways back to the Jimmy she has lots of flex but a small anti-freeze leak.

PAWS 72 · 08-06-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

Time for a bump!

I remember seeing this issue somewhere. Dont remember if I had it earlier or what.

broey · 08-06-2013, 01:07 AM

this thread is 4 pages and 11 years spread out... crazy.

Eyegore · 08-06-2013, 01:21 AM

Yeah but there is more than one thread, I think there is three.

Tom

RoughKuntry · 08-06-2013, 11:15 PM

Well I just noticed that lol. But you really can't blame anyone when it states 73 - 87. I just don't see many 73 GMC or Chevy trucks out there. maybe because I am stuck fixing mine at my house.

Prerunner1982 · 08-09-2013, 06:53 PM

I was really just using this thread to document all the square body prerunners that I had found. When I find new one I come back and add to the thread.

11-24-2010, 12:17 AM	#76
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-17-2011, 12:10 PM	#78
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. here are more... Attached Images __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 02-17-2011 at 02:00 PM.

06-07-2011, 07:30 AM	#79
G-REX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Butler,Pa. Posts: 70	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. Quick question, on the solid axel prerunner blazer,and older 4x4s, why are the springs underslung ? I'm working on a project and wanted some info on prerunner 4x4s,and noticed this. Any help? Thanks

06-07-2011, 10:20 AM	#81
G-REX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Butler,Pa. Posts: 70	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. I have an 85 I'm building,built 350,turbo 350 ,203 case,cage bed. Has a 6'' lift ,but really like the prerunner look.Just woundering if I underslung my axles on the lift springs,would that work or be a waste.

06-07-2011, 10:55 PM	#82
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. A lower center of gravity is good, even the hardcore 4x4 guys are going this route. Makes for better handling. Another thought as well is that softer long travel leaf packs can be used and with the spring under mounting it helps keep the axle wrap under control. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

06-08-2011, 06:37 AM	#83
G-REX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Butler,Pa. Posts: 70	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. Can you do the same to the rear?I have 6'' springs on rear ,then undersling springs.I can't make out the pics of the prerunners on the page. Any ideas? Thanks

06-08-2011, 06:17 PM	#84
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. A lot of the pictures I posted have trailing arm rear suspensions (think 67-72 Chevy/GMC trucks...) They make "flip" kits for the rear for the lowered crowd, but if you added say 6" lift springs you may get a couple inches of lift. Of course this works best with long travel leaf springs (Deaver as example) and may require modifications to the bed/frame to get the most out of the travel. May also need to do a shackle flip (Off road design as example) to get a few more inches of lift out of the rear to match the front. Solid front axle with the axle flipped probably won't have much travel though, due to clearance issues with the engine/frame, etc... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 06-08-2011 at 06:24 PM.

06-09-2011, 01:57 AM	#85
firenuttz 2lo4me/ntlonuf/ntfstnf Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 239	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. http://giantmotorsports.com/content/section/4/67/ they have a front i beam kit for a c-10 __________________ 62 GMC swb fleetside~ project: still undecided 84 Chevy 4wd crew cab 8 inch lift and 37" goodyear h1 pulloffs, still rockin the old mans former plate 2LO4ME 65 chevy 1 ton panel~ bagged/bodied duramax plans slowly in progress... 02 Silverado cclb duramax~ sas'd "bro" truck with more rust than imagineable...

07-18-2011, 03:51 PM	#86
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/sho...unner-May-2002 __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

07-18-2011, 03:57 PM	#87
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. http://www.off-roadweb.com/features/...c10/index.html http://www.off-roadweb.com/features/...uck/index.html __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-01-2012, 07:36 PM	#88
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. How would someone go about building one of these? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 chevy camaro Z28 #matchin Factory 4wheel disc 1969 chevy cst10 big block overdrive 5/7 drop dog dishs 1997 gmc yukon 2 door 2 wheel drive project 4/5.5 22s 2004 gmc sierra dually 4/4 lowering daily driver

09-02-2012, 12:30 AM	#89
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. Make sure your bank account can stand it,Other words DEEP Pockets. Jason

09-02-2012, 12:31 AM	#90
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. That expensive huh? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 chevy camaro Z28 #matchin Factory 4wheel disc 1969 chevy cst10 big block overdrive 5/7 drop dog dishs 1997 gmc yukon 2 door 2 wheel drive project 4/5.5 22s 2004 gmc sierra dually 4/4 lowering daily driver

09-02-2012, 06:26 PM	#91
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. This might be useful to some of you wanting to do this. http://www.autofab.com/blazer.htm __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

10-21-2012, 12:51 AM	#92
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call



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02-05-2013, 12:46 PM	#93
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. i have to say im not a fan of the newer front on the square chevy, but it looks like someone likes it

07-19-2013, 04:36 PM	#94
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08-06-2013, 12:18 AM	#95
RoughKuntry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 238	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. Here is my 79 High Sierra Jimmy with Rough Country Lift Kit 6" with 38x15.50R16 350v8 5.7 3rd Row Seat. 4 Speed Manual Trans, with NP203 Transfer case, 87 Suburban Face Lift, It sucks, I have to trade for a smaller truck because I wont get rid of my 73 GMC Super Custom 2500 3/4 Ton 4x4, Anyways back to the Jimmy she has lots of flex but a small anti-freeze leak. __________________ RoughKuntry 73 GMC 25 HUNDRED :Sold 79 GMC High Sierra 4x4 (Ma-Duece) :Sold 99 Chevrolet LS 4.8l/5 Speed Manual 4x4 :Selling 88 Chevrolet Burban 2500 4x4 :Buying

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broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. this thread is 4 pages and 11 years spread out... crazy. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

08-06-2013, 01:21 AM	#98
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08-06-2013, 11:15 PM	#99
RoughKuntry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 238	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. Well I just noticed that lol. But you really can't blame anyone when it states 73 - 87. I just don't see many 73 GMC or Chevy trucks out there. maybe because I am stuck fixing mine at my house. __________________ RoughKuntry 73 GMC 25 HUNDRED :Sold 79 GMC High Sierra 4x4 (Ma-Duece) :Sold 99 Chevrolet LS 4.8l/5 Speed Manual 4x4 :Selling 88 Chevrolet Burban 2500 4x4 :Buying

08-09-2013, 06:53 PM	#100
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: 73-87 prerunners.....found pics.. I was really just using this thread to document all the square body prerunners that I had found. When I find new one I come back and add to the thread. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

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