Complete build change. Lifted 2wd

[SCOTI]

I like the stainless units if running the big mirrors.....

[Devil Pup]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I like the stainless units if running the big mirrors.....

Thank you. yes i like the stainless a lot just trying to get used to how big they are. I've had the sport mirrors for like 15 years so it is just such a change, im not sure i like it.

[NDM]

Originally Posted by Devil Pup

Lol lifted 2wd aren't the norm. most people lower them so I get it. Thank you.

Is the steering stable? I am getting quite tired of my leaf sprung front end. I have all this power but cannot use it because the front is very unstable.

[Devil Pup]

Originally Posted by NDM

Is the steering stable? I am getting quite tired of my leaf sprung front end. I have all this power but cannot use it because the front is very unstable.

It does pretty well. almost like stock however i have a bit too tall of springs (1 ton coils) in it at the moment so my camber is slightly off. . I plan to put a standard spring in it which will allow it to align perfectly and it will prob drive even better.

I want to convert to 4x4. it makes it much worse in your opinion?

[NDM]

Originally Posted by Devil Pup

It does pretty well. almost like stock however i have a bit too tall of springs (1 ton coils) in it at the moment so my camber is slightly off. . I plan to put a standard spring in it which will allow it to align perfectly and it will prob drive even better.

I want to convert to 4x4. it makes it much worse in your opinion?

4X4 Parts for a C10 are like 3 times the cost of decent 2wd parts. I Rarely Drive Offroad (were talking grass, beaches and my parents desert property in AZ). If this was not my daily driver and if I did not live in a heavy winter area, I would 100% already be 2wd.

I have a 402CI gen 5 LT motor (L8T 6.6 liter) with what should be near 600hp. I am frightened to death of driving this thing spiritedly. Steering roams a lot even with the upgraded steering box. Mine has the added benefit of riding like crap. The springs that were installed in front by the previous owner are definitely rough.

I come from a lowered truck background though. This is my first solid axle front truck (outside of military service). I am used to decent to great handling IFS front setups. So I am probably never going to really be happy with it.

I am stuck between making the decision to fully upgrade the suspension up front or going 2wd. I am about to leave the house to go look into a chassis from a 88-91 tahoe. I want to figure out if I can fabricate a full front crossmember setup that I can bolt the 4x4 clip out of the tahoe into the Blazer. I would love to keep the 4wd but have IFS for the ride quality and stability. My real goal is to have a low-ish AWD/4WD K5 with over 800hp. I am seeking 72 K5 Blazer with Trackhawk capability. Think if Chevy would have made a lowered K5 with AWD and a bunch of power. Yes I may be dreaming but dreaming is where big accomplishments start.

This guy in this video of a square body is what I am after. I do not need to be as low but I would pee my pants to be able to make my K5 do what his C10 does. I do not need the same power that he has though. I would also like to do it without cutting my frame in half like he did to add the escalade front clip.

C10 racing a Lambo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeF4xWpmifo

C10 build

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Xqy5FeINI&t=284s

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by NDM

4X4 Parts for a C10 are like 3 times the cost of decent 2wd parts. I Rarely Drive Offroad (were talking grass, beaches and my parents desert property in AZ). If this was not my daily driver and if I did not live in a heavy winter area, I would 100% already be 2wd.

I have a 402CI gen 5 LT motor (L8T 6.6 liter) with what should be near 600hp. I am frightened to death of driving this thing spiritedly. Steering roams a lot even with the upgraded steering box. Mine has the added benefit of riding like crap. The springs that were installed in front by the previous owner are definitely rough.

I come from a lowered truck background though. This is my first solid axle front truck (outside of military service). I am used to decent to great handling IFS front setups. So I am probably never going to really be happy with it.

I am stuck between making the decision to fully upgrade the suspension up front or going 2wd. I am about to leave the house to go look into a chassis from a 88-91 tahoe. I want to figure out if I can fabricate a full front crossmember setup that I can bolt the 4x4 clip out of the tahoe into the Blazer. I would love to keep the 4wd but have IFS for the ride quality and stability. My real goal is to have a low-ish AWD/4WD K5 with over 800hp. I am seeking 72 K5 Blazer with Trackhawk capability. Think if Chevy would have made a lowered K5 with AWD and a bunch of power. Yes I may be dreaming but dreaming is where big accomplishments start.

This guy in this video of a square body is what I am after. I do not need to be as low but I would pee my pants to be able to make my K5 do what his C10 does. I do not need the same power that he has though. I would also like to do it without cutting my frame in half like he did to add the escalade front clip.

C10 racing a Lambo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeF4xWpmifo

C10 build

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Xqy5FeINI&t=284s

That C10 is pretty cool. I'd be looking for an Escalade. Mod the frame to fit the Blazer body.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Nice build you have going on...

[NDM]

Originally Posted by Devil Pup

I want to convert to 4x4. it makes it much worse in your opinion?

I just realized that I did not answer your question. I never drove a 2wd C10 or Blazer. All I know is that I have driven many cars. This leaf sprung Blazer handles and rides the worst. Hell, I was military for 23 years and never drove a vehicle that rode worse. Steering wanders around more than all the old cars I have driven. I cannot imagine that it will ever be possible to make leaf springs and solid axles as stable as even a mediocre ifs setup. I assume this is why most 4wd cars are ifs these days.

I love my Blazer but I did not put all this motor in it to NOT use it. I am going 2wd.
I am just very torn as I really like the ride up high.

With all the power of this cammed 6.6liter, my Blazer is kind of scary though. I would never be able to take a quick evasive manuver because it steers terrible.