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SCOTI · 01-11-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jkade

Where did you buy you rear u bolts? I built me some 3" blocks out of 2x6" tubing and need some longer u bolts now. You are going to make that blazer too nice to drive it you don't quit soon

Keep up the good work I think it looks great.

A well equipped 'spring shop' can make them for you while you wait. I had mine made here in Dallas & got to watch the press do its thing. Talk about a big machine...... this thing was huge x large. They had many different length selections for the bolts so just measure your originals & add 6" to the over-all length. I would highly recommend bringing a template of the u-bolt spacing (using the mount attached to the rear end housing as the guide). I did this to make sure they formed the u-bolt to the exact dimension needed to slip right over the axle. It sucks when you have to wrestle the bolt into place & scratch a bunch of freshly painted parts.

Frizzle Fry · 01-12-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by b&a72

Hey Gringo did you need to have your rotors machined for clearance or use shims in your rear brake conversion? I have the Glock brackets as well and getting ready for this install.

From my build:

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

More progress on the brakes. The hubs have about a 1/16" ridge that prevents the rotors from seating all the way down on the flange. I was able to remove it with careful and even application of a die grinder:

**Hart_Rod** · 01-12-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

From my build:

Whose axles did you use FF? I got mine from ECE and they don't have the ridge. I probably should have checked them prior to tearing everything apart...

jkade · 01-12-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

A well equipped 'spring shop' can make them for you while you wait. I had mine made here in Dallas & got to watch the press do its thing. Talk about a big machine...... this thing was huge x large. They had many different length selections for the bolts so just measure your originals & add 6" to the over-all length. I would highly recommend bringing a template of the u-bolt spacing (using the mount attached to the rear end housing as the guide). I did this to make sure they formed the u-bolt to the exact dimension needed to slip right over the axle. It sucks when you have to wrestle the bolt into place & scratch a bunch of freshly painted parts.

The closest place to me is about 100 miles, I ended up getting them from stengelbros.com

jkade · 01-12-2008, 10:49 AM

Never! Just too nice to leave it parked unattended

[/QUOTE]

Yeah, no more leaving it in the Wal-Mart parking lot alone

Frizzle Fry · 01-13-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Whose axles did you use FF?

I've got a 72 rear.

b&a72 · 01-14-2008, 09:12 AM

Thanks for the info Mike. I got the impala brackets not the camaro so I am alittle curious on the mods for that install as well.

XXL · 01-14-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I've got a 72 rear.

You're younger than I thought.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-14-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

You're younger than I thought.

gringoloco · 01-15-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I've got a 72 rear.

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Originally Posted by XXL

You're younger than I thought.

So, if the 67-70 rears are considered 'narrow' compared to the 71-72, what's that say about you...

babyblueoval · 01-15-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

So, if the 67-70 rears are considered 'narrow' compared to the 71-72, what's that say about you...

That requires a double:

Or even a triple:

Or maybe even a:

No you didn't just say that!!

babyblueoval · 01-15-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I've got a 72 rear.

In hindsite (pun intended), it would have been much less abusive to you to say something like "the diff I'm using is a stock '72".

But we're soooooooooooooooooo glad you didn't say it that way.

gringoloco · 01-15-2008, 06:49 PM

Tiny progress. Got the spindles drilled out for the heims and mounted the front brakes. I'll have to do some grinding on the driver's rotor to fit my wheels. They use two different types of castings for L and R on them. The passenger's fit fine...

Frizzle Fry · 01-15-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

So, if the 67-70 rears are considered 'narrow' compared to the 71-72, what's that say about you...

My rear-end is wider than some that are 5 years older?

Time to up the cardio...

Spray-Bomb · 01-16-2008, 04:52 AM

Ha Ha Ha

Keep up the progress Gringo

BACKYARD88 · 01-16-2008, 09:23 AM

Looking good man!

gringoloco · 01-16-2008, 04:41 PM

OK, she's back on her feet semi-permanently. I still have to tear down the rear for clean-up and paint. Here's a couple of pics at near ride height. Pretty close to where I was dumped before!

Rokcrln · 01-16-2008, 05:01 PM

I so can't wait to get started on mine

When do you forsee it being back on the road?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

babyblueoval · 01-16-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I so can't wait to get started on mine

Kevin
LFD Inc.

gringoloco · 01-16-2008, 05:25 PM

Where are you guys' priorities? Jeez!

I hope to get it back going before spring. I'd hate for it to be sitting on jackstands during cruising season. It all depends on the kid's, momma's and finally my schedule. I'll just keep pluggin' away 'til it's done...

babyblueoval · 01-16-2008, 05:31 PM

I'm still waiting on my %^&@($^& upper control arms.

Anyone in the Houston area ever dealt with Vettesource?
I'm having all kinds of problems getting all my stuff.

Once I get all the stuff everything will get into a rhythem and get done.

SCOTI · 01-16-2008, 06:21 PM

Gringo.... Drop spindles or stock? What sizes on the tires again for those in the group that might suffer from 'CRS' syndrome?

Looks good brother!

jkade · 01-17-2008, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Gringo.... Drop spindles or stock? What sizes on the tires again for those in the group that might suffer from 'CRS' syndrome?

Looks good brother!

'CRS' syndrome
Can't Read Sentences?

Tony@AirRideTech · 01-17-2008, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jkade

Where did you buy you rear u bolts? I built me some 3" blocks out of 2x6" tubing and need some longer u bolts now. You are going to make that blazer too nice to drive it you don't quit soon

Keep up the good work I think it looks great.

Check out a 4wd shop.......I am sure they can get you some

SCOTI · 01-17-2008, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jkade

Can't Read Sentences?

Just for you I went back & read through the whole thing again to find my answer.

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Gringo.... Drop spindles or stock? What sizes on the tires again for those in the group that might suffer from 'CRS' syndrome?

DM, stock height spindles, 20x8.5's w/245/45-20's, OE 4x4 frame.

01-12-2008, 10:49 AM	#230
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Never! Just too nice to leave it parked unattended [/QUOTE] Yeah, no more leaving it in the Wal-Mart parking lot alone

01-14-2008, 09:12 AM	#232
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Thanks for the info Mike. I got the impala brackets not the camaro so I am alittle curious on the mods for that install as well.

01-15-2008, 06:49 PM	#238
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Tiny progress. Got the spindles drilled out for the heims and mounted the front brakes. I'll have to do some grinding on the driver's rotor to fit my wheels. They use two different types of castings for L and R on them. The passenger's fit fine... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-16-2008, 04:52 AM	#240
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Ha Ha Ha Keep up the progress Gringo __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

01-16-2008, 09:23 AM	#241
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Looking good man! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

01-16-2008, 04:41 PM	#242
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... OK, she's back on her feet semi-permanently. I still have to tear down the rear for clean-up and paint. Here's a couple of pics at near ride height. Pretty close to where I was dumped before! Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-16-2008, 05:01 PM	#243
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... I so can't wait to get started on mine When do you forsee it being back on the road? Kevin LFD Inc.

01-16-2008, 05:25 PM	#245
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Where are you guys' priorities? Jeez! I hope to get it back going before spring. I'd hate for it to be sitting on jackstands during cruising season. It all depends on the kid's, momma's and finally my schedule. I'll just keep pluggin' away 'til it's done... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-16-2008, 05:31 PM	#246
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... I'm still waiting on my %^&@($^& upper control arms. Anyone in the Houston area ever dealt with Vettesource? I'm having all kinds of problems getting all my stuff. Once I get all the stuff everything will get into a rhythem and get done. __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

01-16-2008, 06:21 PM	#247
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Gringo.... Drop spindles or stock? What sizes on the tires again for those in the group that might suffer from 'CRS' syndrome? Looks good brother! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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