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72 Blazzzer · 09-09-2003, 10:51 PM

I can't find a lift for a 1972 Blazer. Most seem to only list the 73 and up. Any good sites out there for first gen only products? Im really annoyed that I can't find a lift. Currently im looking for a 4" lift, and all the goodies the 73+ guys get.

**Richard** · 09-09-2003, 11:18 PM

Superlift has lifts up to 12" Skyjacker has them up to 8", for just a 4" lift also try Rancho, Tuff Country, and a few others. The steering arm and pitman arm are the same as 73+ Check out their sites and pick up a 4X magazine.

72 Blazzzer · 09-09-2003, 11:24 PM

Any website? I did pick up a 4x magazine. I got four wheeler right next to me.

**Richard** · 09-09-2003, 11:36 PM

Try www.superlift.com or www.skyjacker.com for starters. Enter the year and make, there are lots of kits and options available. Take a look.

72 Blazzzer · 09-09-2003, 11:46 PM

Ok, as for bumpers thatll fit and shackles etc those should all be universal right?

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-10-2003, 05:07 AM

ORD sells longer heavy duty shackles www.offroaddesign.com they also sell 1st gen lifts (tuff country). As for bumpers, what are you looking for? winch bumper, step bumper, tube bumpers, brush guards, etc.... Goto www.ck5.com and look at their advertisers then join.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-10-2003, 10:35 AM

I'd second you looking over Offroad Design's website. The guys there are very helpul and knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my Tuff Country lift.

72 Blazzzer · 09-10-2003, 10:00 PM

Thanks for the places. BTW is the shackle kit, and the lift two seperate things or are they making the shackle kit = lift kit? Im looking for just a general heavy duty bumper.

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-11-2003, 05:08 AM

To get the any lift, the springs have to be made slightly longer for the arch, what that causes is during full compression (spring flattening out) is the shackle end of the spring to hit the frame. The ORD shackles are slightly longer (1/2") and will allow the lift spring to compress with out hitting the frame(as fast, takes more compression). You end up with 1/4" of lift from the shackles alone. There are those individuals that install 2" longer shackles, but that's not advised since it screws up the caster and points the front axle pinion towards the ground(can cause binding at the front u-joint of the drive shaft). This can be corrected by rotating the pumpkin/adding shims etc...

As far as HD bumpers goto www.4x4iron.com

Forgot: the ORD shackles are thicker(1/4") and use 1/2" hardware v. 7/16" stock hardware.

Welcome to the board!

Tito1019 · 09-11-2003, 09:38 AM

Try www.rockymountainsusp.com/GM73_87.htm it has a list of products that fit that year.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-11-2003, 10:52 AM

And not to confuse you but Offroad Design offers a rear axle shackle flip that replaces our stock rear axle shackle with one that gains 4" of lift. I did the front axle heavy duty shackle mainly for the strenght it adds.

72 Blazzzer · 09-11-2003, 09:56 PM

Ok, I guess rather than trying to figure this out myself I want about 4" of lift? What should i go for? I was also hoping to add some shackles for when I need that extra lift along with the flip for it.

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-12-2003, 04:53 AM

Get some 4" front springs (I like my Tuff countrys) w/ ORD's heavy duty front shackles w/ bushings and bolts. In the rear go with the ORD 4" shackle flip as Yukon suggested. Don't forget longer shocks. If and this is a big if, and not meant to confuse you, the rear still sits a little low in the back you can add ORDs zero rate add-a-leaf for an additional 1" of lift in the rear. It does not make the springs stiffer but will give 1" of lift.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-12-2003, 10:26 AM

I'm taking off my 4" Tuff Country front springs in the next week or so. PM me if you are interested in buying them. I installed them on the truck I think in 2000 and they have less than 3,000 miles on them.

72 Blazzzer · 09-13-2003, 12:13 PM

I might be interested. PM'd you.

Bob Chayer · 09-14-2003, 09:00 AM

Yukon Jack.....I sent you a PM. Thanks.

72 Blazzzer · 09-14-2003, 12:50 PM

Thanks for finding out info from my thread? Thats weak dude.

Bob Chayer · 09-14-2003, 01:07 PM

It's all yours...didn't mean to step on YOUR turf and YOUR thread. Just was letting YJ know if you were not interested I may be. You must be new to this board because we don't step on each others toes and we help each other as much as we can. Don't judge me until you know me! Dude.

72 Blazzzer · 09-14-2003, 04:23 PM

That's just in bad taste anywhere. Its not like this is the first forum I have ever been on. I don't care if its here or any other board. What was with the dude at the end after the ! that kind of confused me. If you want the item PM him just don't post it on my thread. Im not trying to pick a fight.

Bob Chayer · 09-14-2003, 05:54 PM

You seem to have missed the point. I do not wish to fight with you either. I am not out to get your lift so enjoy the one you get from YJ. He offered it to you first. I just wanted to let him know that if you were not intereted I may be. Some people including myself do not have the automatic notification that a PM has been sent and some of us don't check our PMs everday. It just lets someone know it's out there. My point is....Enjoy your Blazer and this board. The Blazer will provide you with years of fun offroading and the board will provide tons of information. I really liked my Blazer until one day I was cut off in traffic and rest was history. I have a 71 4X4 Suburban now that offers more space to serve my needs. I have built several of these trucks and all have performed better than expected. They are great rigs. Where are you from? Northeast? If you have any questions on your build up I may be able to help you out. Let me know. I'm willing to share the info I have learned since my dad and I started working on these trucks together back in 1972.

Don't mind the dude thing it is something that goes back a long way with me and pi$$es me off! My own personal problem I need to deal with I guess!

72 Blazzzer · 09-15-2003, 12:54 AM

Im from Vegas. So nope im from the west coast. Im trying to build a crawler because we have an assload of boulders on our trails here that in the past have screwed my old trucks. Its a white 72 that i got in great shape about a week ago. Just planning **** out right now.

Bob Chayer · 09-15-2003, 06:49 AM

Talk with the guys from Offroad Design and Colorado K5 they will have most of what you need. Good luck.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-16-2003, 12:31 PM

72 Blazzzer, did you get my followup PM?

09-09-2003, 10:51 PM	#1
72 Blazzzer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9	Cant find lift for a 72 help! I can't find a lift for a 1972 Blazer. Most seem to only list the 73 and up. Any good sites out there for first gen only products? Im really annoyed that I can't find a lift. Currently im looking for a 4" lift, and all the goodies the 73+ guys get. __________________ Vroom

09-09-2003, 11:18 PM	#2
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	Superlift has lifts up to 12" Skyjacker has them up to 8", for just a 4" lift also try Rancho, Tuff Country, and a few others. The steering arm and pitman arm are the same as 73+ Check out their sites and pick up a 4X magazine. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

09-09-2003, 11:24 PM	#3
72 Blazzzer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9	Any website? I did pick up a 4x magazine. I got four wheeler right next to me. __________________ Vroom

09-09-2003, 11:36 PM	#4
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	Try www.superlift.com or www.skyjacker.com for starters. Enter the year and make, there are lots of kits and options available. Take a look. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

09-09-2003, 11:46 PM	#5
72 Blazzzer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9	Ok, as for bumpers thatll fit and shackles etc those should all be universal right? __________________ Vroom

09-10-2003, 05:07 AM	#6
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	ORD sells longer heavy duty shackles www.offroaddesign.com they also sell 1st gen lifts (tuff country). As for bumpers, what are you looking for? winch bumper, step bumper, tube bumpers, brush guards, etc.... Goto www.ck5.com and look at their advertisers then join. __________________ 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

09-10-2003, 10:35 AM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I'd second you looking over Offroad Design's website. The guys there are very helpul and knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my Tuff Country lift. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-10-2003, 10:00 PM	#8
72 Blazzzer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9	Thanks for the places. BTW is the shackle kit, and the lift two seperate things or are they making the shackle kit = lift kit? Im looking for just a general heavy duty bumper. __________________ Vroom

09-11-2003, 05:08 AM	#9
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	To get the any lift, the springs have to be made slightly longer for the arch, what that causes is during full compression (spring flattening out) is the shackle end of the spring to hit the frame. The ORD shackles are slightly longer (1/2") and will allow the lift spring to compress with out hitting the frame(as fast, takes more compression). You end up with 1/4" of lift from the shackles alone. There are those individuals that install 2" longer shackles, but that's not advised since it screws up the caster and points the front axle pinion towards the ground(can cause binding at the front u-joint of the drive shaft). This can be corrected by rotating the pumpkin/adding shims etc... As far as HD bumpers goto www.4x4iron.com Forgot: the ORD shackles are thicker(1/4") and use 1/2" hardware v. 7/16" stock hardware. Welcome to the board! __________________ 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 Last edited by JIMs70GMC; 09-11-2003 at 07:14 AM.

09-11-2003, 09:38 AM	#10
Tito1019 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Logan Utah Posts: 70	Try www.rockymountainsusp.com/GM73_87.htm it has a list of products that fit that year. __________________ 72 GMC JIMMY 67 GTO Post 99 Audi A6 (Wifes car) Last edited by Tito1019; 09-11-2003 at 09:40 AM.

09-11-2003, 10:52 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	And not to confuse you but Offroad Design offers a rear axle shackle flip that replaces our stock rear axle shackle with one that gains 4" of lift. I did the front axle heavy duty shackle mainly for the strenght it adds. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-11-2003, 09:56 PM	#12
72 Blazzzer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9	Ok, I guess rather than trying to figure this out myself I want about 4" of lift? What should i go for? I was also hoping to add some shackles for when I need that extra lift along with the flip for it. __________________ Vroom

09-12-2003, 04:53 AM	#13
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Get some 4" front springs (I like my Tuff countrys) w/ ORD's heavy duty front shackles w/ bushings and bolts. In the rear go with the ORD 4" shackle flip as Yukon suggested. Don't forget longer shocks. If and this is a big if, and not meant to confuse you, the rear still sits a little low in the back you can add ORDs zero rate add-a-leaf for an additional 1" of lift in the rear. It does not make the springs stiffer but will give 1" of lift. __________________ 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

09-12-2003, 10:26 AM	#14
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I'm taking off my 4" Tuff Country front springs in the next week or so. PM me if you are interested in buying them. I installed them on the truck I think in 2000 and they have less than 3,000 miles on them. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-13-2003, 12:13 PM	#15
72 Blazzzer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9	I might be interested. PM'd you. __________________ Vroom



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09-14-2003, 09:00 AM	#16
Bob Chayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mid, NH Posts: 150	Yukon Jack.....I sent you a PM. Thanks. __________________ Bob Chayer 71 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban

09-14-2003, 12:50 PM	#17
72 Blazzzer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9	Thanks for finding out info from my thread? Thats weak dude. __________________ Vroom

09-14-2003, 01:07 PM	#18
Bob Chayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mid, NH Posts: 150	It's all yours...didn't mean to step on YOUR turf and YOUR thread. Just was letting YJ know if you were not interested I may be. You must be new to this board because we don't step on each others toes and we help each other as much as we can. Don't judge me until you know me! Dude. __________________ Bob Chayer 71 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban Last edited by Bob Chayer; 09-14-2003 at 01:29 PM.

09-14-2003, 04:23 PM	#19
72 Blazzzer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9	That's just in bad taste anywhere. Its not like this is the first forum I have ever been on. I don't care if its here or any other board. What was with the dude at the end after the ! that kind of confused me. If you want the item PM him just don't post it on my thread. Im not trying to pick a fight. __________________ Vroom

09-14-2003, 05:54 PM	#20
Bob Chayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mid, NH Posts: 150	You seem to have missed the point. I do not wish to fight with you either. I am not out to get your lift so enjoy the one you get from YJ. He offered it to you first. I just wanted to let him know that if you were not intereted I may be. Some people including myself do not have the automatic notification that a PM has been sent and some of us don't check our PMs everday. It just lets someone know it's out there. My point is....Enjoy your Blazer and this board. The Blazer will provide you with years of fun offroading and the board will provide tons of information. I really liked my Blazer until one day I was cut off in traffic and rest was history. I have a 71 4X4 Suburban now that offers more space to serve my needs. I have built several of these trucks and all have performed better than expected. They are great rigs. Where are you from? Northeast? If you have any questions on your build up I may be able to help you out. Let me know. I'm willing to share the info I have learned since my dad and I started working on these trucks together back in 1972. Don't mind the dude thing it is something that goes back a long way with me and pi$$es me off! My own personal problem I need to deal with I guess! __________________ Bob Chayer 71 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban

09-15-2003, 12:54 AM	#21
72 Blazzzer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9	Im from Vegas. So nope im from the west coast. Im trying to build a crawler because we have an assload of boulders on our trails here that in the past have screwed my old trucks. Its a white 72 that i got in great shape about a week ago. Just planning **** out right now. __________________ Vroom

09-15-2003, 06:49 AM	#22
Bob Chayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mid, NH Posts: 150	Talk with the guys from Offroad Design and Colorado K5 they will have most of what you need. Good luck. __________________ Bob Chayer 71 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban

09-16-2003, 12:31 PM	#23
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	72 Blazzzer, did you get my followup PM? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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