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BowTieOgre · 11-08-2006, 07:08 PM

I just bought a '73 Blazer and im wondering what I should do to get it down a little bit from factory ride height. Since the front end is the same as the '70 that I am used to I will just do drop spindles and 2" springs in the front but im totally lost on what to do with a leaf rear end. Bags arent an option due to the budget. Any suggestions? Also, what size tires can i get away with on 15x8 rallys? Here is a pic.

84 400 · 11-08-2006, 11:10 PM

Sounds like you got a nice project there. for the rear a shackel kit would do wonders. also could try removing a leaf. good luck

powder2 · 11-08-2006, 11:47 PM

you can get a flip kit

**N2TRUX** · 11-09-2006, 11:10 PM

As you said the front is pretty much the same as your 70. You can go with 2.5" spindles or even 3" spindles. If you go 3" spindles your 15" wheels will rub unless you trim the A-arms.

The rear is totally different than what you are used to. You can do a flip kit which puts your leafs below the axle. If you add a shackle your going to have to mod your fuel filler a bit for clearance.

That's pretty much it...

11-08-2006, 07:08 PM	#1
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Noob Blazer owner questions I just bought a '73 Blazer and im wondering what I should do to get it down a little bit from factory ride height. Since the front end is the same as the '70 that I am used to I will just do drop spindles and 2" springs in the front but im totally lost on what to do with a leaf rear end. Bags arent an option due to the budget. Any suggestions? Also, what size tires can i get away with on 15x8 rallys? Here is a pic. Attached Images __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

11-08-2006, 11:10 PM	#2
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Noob Blazer owner questions Sounds like you got a nice project there. for the rear a shackel kit would do wonders. also could try removing a leaf. good luck __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

11-08-2006, 11:47 PM	#3
powder2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 287	Re: Noob Blazer owner questions you can get a flip kit

11-09-2006, 11:10 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Noob Blazer owner questions As you said the front is pretty much the same as your 70. You can go with 2.5" spindles or even 3" spindles. If you go 3" spindles your 15" wheels will rub unless you trim the A-arms. The rear is totally different than what you are used to. You can do a flip kit which puts your leafs below the axle. If you add a shackle your going to have to mod your fuel filler a bit for clearance. That's pretty much it... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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