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Mudder · 06-12-2007, 11:27 PM

One spring is sagging 1 inch. Will swap them tomorrow then see what that does before I make them order me some new ones. Three sets of Tuff Countrys and never had this problem. Hoping BDS will stand behind them.

I am liking the stance more and more. Steps and shocks will go on tomorrow and I will also have the tires tomorrow. The tires in the pics are 35's and I measured them out to be about 34 inches tall.

1969k10stepside · 06-12-2007, 11:29 PM

I dig the stance but I sure hope they can hook you up with a good spring for it to replace the sagging one.Your going up to 36's arent you? What kind of tires did you decide to get? I know someone that has some 39" TSLs for sale if you want big tires

Mudder · 06-12-2007, 11:40 PM

I ordered the 36" Mickey Thompsons. Baja Belted. They are gonna be discontinued in a few months. I believe the wheels and tires will be for sale once I get everything lined out. The truck looks worse in the pic than it really is. Onl level floor it is about 3/4 of an inch different.

BLAZERMAN · 06-13-2007, 12:10 AM

Thats going to look GREAT!! What kind of shocks are you going with? It will be interseting to see how it rides with the BDS compared to the Tuff Country.

Mudder · 06-13-2007, 12:29 AM

I have some new Pro Comps to put on it. Thanks. It's going to be a lot different since it's been the same stance since 1986.

msgross · 06-13-2007, 01:07 AM

that sucks...kinda looks like it's limping into the shop!

earl87gta · 06-13-2007, 01:50 AM

Im suprized there onot making the 36 bajas any more I had them on my 72blazer and was thinking abought puting them on the burb I guess Ill have to go to 38 or bigger now. Here are some pics to give you an idea of how it looked this is with 6in suspentoin 3body. I cant wait to see how they look on your truck. these were BDS springs as well with blocks in rear before the shakle flip and 1tons went on her. I miss this blazer it was fun.

CrashEd · 06-13-2007, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

I dig the stance but I sure hope they can hook you up with a good spring for it to replace the sagging one.Your going up to 36's arent you? What kind of tires did you decide to get? I know someone that has some 39" TSLs for sale if you want big tires

Whats he want for the 39s.
Ed

Mudder · 06-13-2007, 06:58 AM

You will still be able to find the baja's for a while from what I was told. I am thinking it is the 16.5 size that is going to go away.

redneckgirl · 06-13-2007, 08:23 AM

Mudder....as always.....your truck kicks A$$

Mudder · 06-13-2007, 08:41 AM

Thank you Mrs Centsless............

You will be able to check it out first hand in a few weeks.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-13-2007, 10:34 AM

Seeing your truck just reminds me how badly I need to get to doing something for a front bumper on my 69 K20. Your truck is looking awesome and I'm sure BDS will get you taken care of. My first set of Tuff Country springs had a bit of variation too, not that much but they were off about 1/2".

Mudder · 06-13-2007, 10:24 PM

Ok update on the BDS lift. A new guy there has been working in shipping and he hasnt been matching springs up to each other. They are taking care of it for me. Thing will get really close for Springfield next weekend.

jeffspower · 06-14-2007, 12:09 AM

My '59 IH springs on the front of my '72 sit level

Jack, I got a nice painted '69 bumper if you need one.

Mudder, what kind off wheels are you putting the Mickeys on? 16.5 anything seems to be going away- now that I have 16.5 turbins. I want 33's for them- so far the best deal I can find is TA all- terrains for $139. Wanted Hancook muds, they are discontinued. And the private label mud choices are within $25 a tire of TA muds

Mudder · 06-14-2007, 12:46 AM

The 16.5's are going away. Some company's don't even offer them anymore. This is the last tire that MT is offering in a 16.5 and they are to discontinued later this year. I wll probably be trying to sell the tires and wheels once I get them on and the truck going. I will go to 16's. I am putting these on my 16.5x12 Weld Typhoons. I will proably stick with Welds even tho they are owned by American Racing now.

muddyole 69 · 06-14-2007, 03:38 AM

Mudder what are you wanting for the old wheel tire combo ? thanks Mike

earl87gta · 06-14-2007, 08:13 PM

what tire will you be going with when you change to 16s. I looked to day and cant make up my mind if its going to be the 36s or the 38s. can you waigh the springs for me? I need to get a shipping quot on a set that Im trying to buy and the guy doesnt have a scale.

Mudder · 06-14-2007, 11:47 PM

I will try to remember to do that on Monday when I get them off. I will probably get a set of MT Claws. Not sure yet.

msgross · 06-15-2007, 02:04 AM

I posted a link to a rebate form on those tires... it's in the thread with your new tires in the S-10...

Mudder · 06-15-2007, 02:13 AM

Thank you. I had forgot about that. Got home late tonight from putting steps (Carr loops) on the truck. I was already having trouble getting in before the lift. Tonight was sitting here and I had a brain interference and I am thinking I may know why or what could be holding the drivers side down. I just thought about the sway bar and thinking it could be holding that side of the frame down. I am going up there in the morning and check it out. I have not dropped the mounts of it any.

06-12-2007, 11:27 PM	#1
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Not a happy camper(BDS updated) One spring is sagging 1 inch. Will swap them tomorrow then see what that does before I make them order me some new ones. Three sets of Tuff Countrys and never had this problem. Hoping BDS will stand behind them. I am liking the stance more and more. Steps and shocks will go on tomorrow and I will also have the tires tomorrow. The tires in the pics are 35's and I measured them out to be about 34 inches tall. Attached Images

06-12-2007, 11:29 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Not a happy camper I dig the stance but I sure hope they can hook you up with a good spring for it to replace the sagging one.Your going up to 36's arent you? What kind of tires did you decide to get? I know someone that has some 39" TSLs for sale if you want big tires Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 06-12-2007 at 11:34 PM.

06-12-2007, 11:40 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Not a happy camper I ordered the 36" Mickey Thompsons. Baja Belted. They are gonna be discontinued in a few months. I believe the wheels and tires will be for sale once I get everything lined out. The truck looks worse in the pic than it really is. Onl level floor it is about 3/4 of an inch different.

06-13-2007, 12:10 AM	#4
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Not a happy camper Thats going to look GREAT!! What kind of shocks are you going with? It will be interseting to see how it rides with the BDS compared to the Tuff Country. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

06-13-2007, 12:29 AM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Not a happy camper I have some new Pro Comps to put on it. Thanks. It's going to be a lot different since it's been the same stance since 1986.

06-13-2007, 01:07 AM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Not a happy camper that sucks...kinda looks like it's limping into the shop! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-13-2007, 01:50 AM	#7
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Not a happy camper Im suprized there onot making the 36 bajas any more I had them on my 72blazer and was thinking abought puting them on the burb I guess Ill have to go to 38 or bigger now. Here are some pics to give you an idea of how it looked this is with 6in suspentoin 3body. I cant wait to see how they look on your truck. these were BDS springs as well with blocks in rear before the shakle flip and 1tons went on her. I miss this blazer it was fun. Attached Images __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb Last edited by earl87gta; 06-13-2007 at 01:56 AM.

06-13-2007, 06:58 AM	#9
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Not a happy camper You will still be able to find the baja's for a while from what I was told. I am thinking it is the 16.5 size that is going to go away.

06-13-2007, 08:23 AM	#10
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	Re: Not a happy camper Mudder....as always.....your truck kicks A$$ __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King Last edited by redneckgirl; 06-13-2007 at 08:23 AM.

06-13-2007, 08:41 AM	#11
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Not a happy camper Thank you Mrs Centsless............ You will be able to check it out first hand in a few weeks.

06-13-2007, 10:34 AM	#12
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Not a happy camper Seeing your truck just reminds me how badly I need to get to doing something for a front bumper on my 69 K20. Your truck is looking awesome and I'm sure BDS will get you taken care of. My first set of Tuff Country springs had a bit of variation too, not that much but they were off about 1/2". __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-13-2007, 10:24 PM	#13
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Not a happy camper Ok update on the BDS lift. A new guy there has been working in shipping and he hasnt been matching springs up to each other. They are taking care of it for me. Thing will get really close for Springfield next weekend.

06-14-2007, 12:09 AM	#14
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Not a happy camper(BDS updated) My '59 IH springs on the front of my '72 sit level Jack, I got a nice painted '69 bumper if you need one. Mudder, what kind off wheels are you putting the Mickeys on? 16.5 anything seems to be going away- now that I have 16.5 turbins. I want 33's for them- so far the best deal I can find is TA all- terrains for $139. Wanted Hancook muds, they are discontinued. And the private label mud choices are within $25 a tire of TA muds __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

06-14-2007, 12:46 AM	#15
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Not a happy camper(BDS updated) The 16.5's are going away. Some company's don't even offer them anymore. This is the last tire that MT is offering in a 16.5 and they are to discontinued later this year. I wll probably be trying to sell the tires and wheels once I get them on and the truck going. I will go to 16's. I am putting these on my 16.5x12 Weld Typhoons. I will proably stick with Welds even tho they are owned by American Racing now.

06-14-2007, 03:38 AM	#16
muddyole 69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 1,121	Re: Not a happy camper(BDS updated) Mudder what are you wanting for the old wheel tire combo ? thanks Mike __________________ hav'n fun be'n me



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06-14-2007, 08:13 PM	#17
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Not a happy camper(BDS updated) what tire will you be going with when you change to 16s. I looked to day and cant make up my mind if its going to be the 36s or the 38s. can you waigh the springs for me? I need to get a shipping quot on a set that Im trying to buy and the guy doesnt have a scale. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

06-14-2007, 11:47 PM	#18
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Not a happy camper(BDS updated) I will try to remember to do that on Monday when I get them off. I will probably get a set of MT Claws. Not sure yet.

06-15-2007, 02:04 AM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Not a happy camper(BDS updated) I posted a link to a rebate form on those tires... it's in the thread with your new tires in the S-10... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-15-2007, 02:13 AM	#20
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Not a happy camper(BDS updated) Thank you. I had forgot about that. Got home late tonight from putting steps (Carr loops) on the truck. I was already having trouble getting in before the lift. Tonight was sitting here and I had a brain interference and I am thinking I may know why or what could be holding the drivers side down. I just thought about the sway bar and thinking it could be holding that side of the frame down. I am going up there in the morning and check it out. I have not dropped the mounts of it any.

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