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steelsoldiers · 06-21-2002, 12:55 PM

I'm putting on a 2" body lift tomorrow on my 1984 Blazer f/s. Any tips out there from people who have done it? I replaced my body bushings 3 years ago so they shouldn't be too seized on there. Thanks for any help.
Sincerely,
Chris

**Yukon Jack** · 06-21-2002, 02:11 PM

I haven't done it before but will in the future. This is what I've learned. Loosen all bolts but actually replace one side at a time. Use a 2 x 4 to spread the weight of the truck when you jack it up. Watch carefully as you lift for brake lines, wiring, etc., getting caught or tight when lifting the cab. Watch the steering shaft and many say to unbolt it as a precaution. Watch the radiator shroud as it will need to be lowered. Watch our tranny and transfer case linkage, clutch linkage.

I'm sure I am forgetting some little things but others can give you more thoughts.

steelsoldiers · 06-26-2002, 12:37 PM

Well, it was all pretty trouble free until I got to the rear. The instructions neglected to mention needing to disconnect the tailgate support springs on the Blazer tailgate. I couldn't figure out why the rear end wan't going up high enough to put the lift blocks in. Until, POP, the spring came loose and the body jumped up another half an inch. I disconnected the other side before putting the blocks in and it went much easier. So beware body lifting Blazer owners!
Sincerely,
Chris

06-21-2002, 12:55 PM	#1
steelsoldiers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 79	2" body lift install I'm putting on a 2" body lift tomorrow on my 1984 Blazer f/s. Any tips out there from people who have done it? I replaced my body bushings 3 years ago so they shouldn't be too seized on there. Thanks for any help. Sincerely, Chris __________________ webmaster, www.steelsoldiers.com 1984 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer w/ Caddy 500 big-block and a 1970 M35A2 2.5-ton 6x6 cargo truck w/ 478ci multi-fuel straight-six engine. Both in desert tan CARC paint from Operation Desert Storm.

06-21-2002, 02:11 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	I haven't done it before but will in the future. This is what I've learned. Loosen all bolts but actually replace one side at a time. Use a 2 x 4 to spread the weight of the truck when you jack it up. Watch carefully as you lift for brake lines, wiring, etc., getting caught or tight when lifting the cab. Watch the steering shaft and many say to unbolt it as a precaution. Watch the radiator shroud as it will need to be lowered. Watch our tranny and transfer case linkage, clutch linkage. I'm sure I am forgetting some little things but others can give you more thoughts. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-26-2002, 12:37 PM	#3
steelsoldiers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 79	Warning Well, it was all pretty trouble free until I got to the rear. The instructions neglected to mention needing to disconnect the tailgate support springs on the Blazer tailgate. I couldn't figure out why the rear end wan't going up high enough to put the lift blocks in. Until, POP, the spring came loose and the body jumped up another half an inch. I disconnected the other side before putting the blocks in and it went much easier. So beware body lifting Blazer owners! Sincerely, Chris __________________ webmaster, www.steelsoldiers.com 1984 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer w/ Caddy 500 big-block and a 1970 M35A2 2.5-ton 6x6 cargo truck w/ 478ci multi-fuel straight-six engine. Both in desert tan CARC paint from Operation Desert Storm.



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