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vtblazer · 12-16-2008, 08:48 PM

Landed the shackle flip, springs & mounting brackets so I can slide it under the tub soon, also sorted out the body mount packages and laid em out on the frame.

The rear springs are 2.5" lift w/4" shackles...might just be the final set up, time will tell.

Still need to prime & paint more parts/pieces but it's enough to move on...

Big J · 12-16-2008, 09:01 PM

Thats lookin' awesome. Question.... At the angle the shackles are sittin'... Is it possible for one side or the other to flip up under stress/flex? I've seen several jeeps flip the front shackle back and up. Thats kind of what I'm talkin' about. Just wondering, looks like something I'd like to do to mine instead of blocks.

Chevyman63 · 12-16-2008, 09:09 PM

Looking good Kurt! Great progress.

Unfortunately the flu killed all of my weekend plans.

4bynut · 12-16-2008, 10:03 PM

Looking great. I have the DIY4X engine crossmember in my 67 project. I really like their stuff too. Jason

70k52wd · 12-16-2008, 10:32 PM

Nice toy your building. I love'em high, and low. Can't wait to see it finished.

vtblazer · 12-17-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

At the angle the shackles are sittin'... Is it possible for one side or the other to flip up under stress/flex? I've seen several jeeps flip the front shackle back and up. Thats kind of what I'm talkin' about. Just wondering, looks like something I'd like to do to mine instead of blocks.

Things will change considerably once some weight gets put on the chassis I'm thinking.

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Unfortunately the flu killed all of my weekend plans.

Rest up, feel better and work twice as hard next weekend to get back on schedule.

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Originally Posted by 4bynut

Looking great. I have the DIY4X engine crossmember in my 67 project. I really like their stuff too. Jason

Hoping it saves me drive train aggravation later down the build road...

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Nice toy your building. I love'em high, and low. Can't wait to see it finished.

Exactly, it's a toy and yes I'm gonna play with it a lot!

Thanks guys.

Chevyman63 · 12-17-2008, 07:05 AM

Wow...way to multitask/multi-quote.

12-16-2008, 08:48 PM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Landed the shackle flip, springs & mounting brackets so I can slide it under the tub soon, also sorted out the body mount packages and laid em out on the frame. The rear springs are 2.5" lift w/4" shackles...might just be the final set up, time will tell. Still need to prime & paint more parts/pieces but it's enough to move on... Attached Images

12-16-2008, 09:01 PM	#2
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Thats lookin' awesome. Question.... At the angle the shackles are sittin'... Is it possible for one side or the other to flip up under stress/flex? I've seen several jeeps flip the front shackle back and up. Thats kind of what I'm talkin' about. Just wondering, looks like something I'd like to do to mine instead of blocks. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-16-2008, 09:09 PM	#3
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Looking good Kurt! Great progress. Unfortunately the flu killed all of my weekend plans. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

12-16-2008, 10:03 PM	#4
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Looking great. I have the DIY4X engine crossmember in my 67 project. I really like their stuff too. Jason __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, 4x4, duramax w/Allison trans. 2001 Chevy ZR2 Ext. cab 4x4 (DD) 1967 Chevy SWB 4x4, BBC, Th400, NP205, 6" lift, and 35's (In Process) 1970 Chevy Blazer 4x4, BBC, TH400, NP241, 6" lift, and 38.5 boggers in front, 44 boggers on the rear ( mud racer project)

12-16-2008, 10:32 PM	#5
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Nice toy your building. I love'em high, and low. Can't wait to see it finished.

12-17-2008, 07:05 AM	#7
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Wow...way to multitask/multi-quote. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09



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