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falze · 03-14-2010, 10:45 AM

OK have the frame going to start a k5 2wd and going to put in a trailing arm rear suspension with bags don't mind cutting the floor but want to keep some kind of rear seat. Now, with that said how would that work with a dropmember in front. would that be to low in front compared to the rear.

some advice please,
Falze

tvblazer78 · 03-15-2010, 01:48 PM

It will have a rake to it. but if you are going with a hot rod look it will look sweet. Mine sits up in the back and here is one that Ken did. His is stock floor with a small C.

falze · 03-24-2010, 08:46 AM

How much difference would it be for the dropmember setup or just go with tublar a arm set up with bags on both. Would lime the a arm set anyway. Hey Travis your blazer is top notch in my book!!!!! Have had quite a few just can't get the one to keep.

Thanks Mark

justpball · 03-24-2010, 10:26 AM

the a-arms are not going to make a diff as far as how low it can go...here is mine, it is a burb but you get the idea, mine is with stock arms and uncut cups from SD, and a 1 5/8 chopped crossmember. And is all under the stock floor in the back.

falze · 03-24-2010, 07:30 PM

Is it better to go with the dropmember to achieve more ground clearance and to run the rack and pinion. Then just stay with the stock a arms untill later in my build??

Thanks Mark

jumbo · 03-26-2010, 12:49 AM

I believe this is the best way to go. The dropmember takes care of a lot of problems laying out a c10: deletes the steering box, centers the wheels in the wheel wells, and essentially bodydrops the front to name a few. Plus the newest version (v3.2) is tubular and looks wicked as hell, and Nate is a top notch dude, he texted me my tracking number at 9:30pm on a sunday night.

falze · 04-04-2010, 10:54 AM

thanks for the advice. I think i will stick to the dropmember up front. Just want to say also that this site has so much help and info on it glad I found it. Trying to find a few pics of my old blazer and will post.

Thanks Mark

Gemp · 04-04-2010, 07:22 PM

I'll be watching this one. I have been think about doing the same thing with my 2wd. I want to do it more for handling than drop. Plus I don't lose my back seat.

03-14-2010, 10:45 AM	#1
falze Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Streator, Il Posts: 73	looking for advice. OK have the frame going to start a k5 2wd and going to put in a trailing arm rear suspension with bags don't mind cutting the floor but want to keep some kind of rear seat. Now, with that said how would that work with a dropmember in front. would that be to low in front compared to the rear. some advice please, Falze

03-15-2010, 01:48 PM	#2
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: looking for advice. It will have a rake to it. but if you are going with a hot rod look it will look sweet. Mine sits up in the back and here is one that Ken did. His is stock floor with a small C. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

03-24-2010, 08:46 AM	#3
falze Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Streator, Il Posts: 73	Re: looking for advice. How much difference would it be for the dropmember setup or just go with tublar a arm set up with bags on both. Would lime the a arm set anyway. Hey Travis your blazer is top notch in my book!!!!! Have had quite a few just can't get the one to keep. Thanks Mark

03-24-2010, 10:26 AM	#4
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: looking for advice. the a-arms are not going to make a diff as far as how low it can go...here is mine, it is a burb but you get the idea, mine is with stock arms and uncut cups from SD, and a 1 5/8 chopped crossmember. And is all under the stock floor in the back. __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

03-24-2010, 07:30 PM	#5
falze Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Streator, Il Posts: 73	Re: looking for advice. Is it better to go with the dropmember to achieve more ground clearance and to run the rack and pinion. Then just stay with the stock a arms untill later in my build?? Thanks Mark

03-26-2010, 12:49 AM	#6
jumbo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atkins, AR Posts: 41	Re: looking for advice. I believe this is the best way to go. The dropmember takes care of a lot of problems laying out a c10: deletes the steering box, centers the wheels in the wheel wells, and essentially bodydrops the front to name a few. Plus the newest version (v3.2) is tubular and looks wicked as hell, and Nate is a top notch dude, he texted me my tracking number at 9:30pm on a sunday night. __________________ http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3...burban-1-1.jpg

04-04-2010, 10:54 AM	#7
falze Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Streator, Il Posts: 73	Re: looking for advice. thanks for the advice. I think i will stick to the dropmember up front. Just want to say also that this site has so much help and info on it glad I found it. Trying to find a few pics of my old blazer and will post. Thanks Mark

04-04-2010, 07:22 PM	#8
Gemp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Posts: 262	Re: looking for advice. I'll be watching this one. I have been think about doing the same thing with my 2wd. I want to do it more for handling than drop. Plus I don't lose my back seat. __________________ 06' GMC 1500 Crew cab.....

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