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72K5er · 02-27-2009, 07:39 PM

This is now my Blazer sits now. I am 50/50 on lifting it more or keeping it the way it is. What do you guys think? Right now it is about 5 front and 4 rear.

mudman316 · 02-27-2009, 08:08 PM

nice rig.

i like it the way it is and I also like it to the clouds. just the redneck in me I guess.

but many will tell you do what you want it is for your enjoyment.

what year is it?

72K5er · 02-27-2009, 08:49 PM

It is a 72 with a 68 front end.

**truckster** · 02-27-2009, 08:56 PM

Unless you're planning something radical for off-road, I'd leave it. It looks good now.

dirty trucker · 02-27-2009, 09:31 PM

I like it the way it sets... Maybe some different wheels?? Wider (10" or 12") & a little offset... Spread those tires out some... Just my .02

SeventyOne · 02-27-2009, 09:40 PM

What is the rim and tire combo you are running now? Do you know the backspacing?

Nice truck.

Critter · 02-27-2009, 10:05 PM

Looks about right to me. Also depends on how much real world driving you do. When you start getting up in the 8 inch area driveline angles and what not start to get a little tricky. If you DO plan to lift if more, I would do alot of research on what adjustment need to be made. Plus keep in mind the rear suspension driveline angles and driveshaft lengths etc, will be a little different from a truck because of the shorter wheelbase. You might already know all this, just trying to help. Like others have said though, it's yours, make it what you want.

72K5er · 02-27-2009, 10:52 PM

They are the factory 15X8 rally rims powdercoated satin black. I think they have a 3.5" backspace. I am keeping them just like that with no trim rings or centers. The tires are 35x12.5 BFG KM2 mud terrains. I am leaning towards leaving it alone. Although I think I may take the front up an inch or so. I like that look of being atleast level or a little higher in the front.

OldCreek · 02-27-2009, 11:55 PM

Leave it...it looks great as it sits!! Save the money for something else.

Otsa580 · 02-28-2009, 02:07 AM

I like it the way it is now......but I like a level truck also. If only money and beer grew on trees. At least there is beer in the fridge.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-28-2009, 06:31 AM

Nice, leave it as is, jmho

BLUE THUNDER · 02-28-2009, 02:37 PM

I'm putting a 4" lift and 35's on mine and i think theat your rig looks great. I say leave it alone. Perfect!!

Long Roof · 02-28-2009, 08:02 PM

Do what you want but it looks great to me as-is

69TowRig · 03-01-2009, 01:26 PM

I really like the look of that thing. Of course with mine sagging on 40-year old springs everything else looks better than mine.

vtblazer · 03-02-2009, 09:26 AM

Pics are really dark and tough to really see the tire/body clearance but a 4" lift and 35's make for a good driver.

1tonblaze · 03-02-2009, 08:10 PM

Thats about how my blazer started out but the itch to go higher got to me plus finding broken springs and a wasted rear axle pushed me that way too .

**Tom Vogel** · 03-04-2009, 11:11 AM

Leave It! Talk to any Adult off roader, and theyll tell you, "If you want it to 'Function', that tire and lift combo is optimum.
If you are an under 23 year old male.... disregaurd this post

.

BTW... sweet ride.

RLONG · 03-04-2009, 04:27 PM

This one has 8" lift and 38.5 tires on it. Not one you want to make long trips in does not handle well. I was much more happy with the 6" and 35" tires. My guess is if for a daily driver i would go back to 4" and 33".
Yours looks great with the 35".

sigsauer · 03-04-2009, 11:56 PM

Let her be!!!
That is a great looking rig.
You've got me thinking I should powdercoat my rallys black as well. Looks great with just the chrome lugs

02-27-2009, 07:39 PM	#1
72K5er Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upper Falls, MD Posts: 170	Lift it or leave it? This is now my Blazer sits now. I am 50/50 on lifting it more or keeping it the way it is. What do you guys think? Right now it is about 5 front and 4 rear. Attached Images

02-27-2009, 08:08 PM	#2
mudman316 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chattanooga, tn. Posts: 104	Re: Lift it or leave it? nice rig. i like it the way it is and I also like it to the clouds. just the redneck in me I guess. but many will tell you do what you want it is for your enjoyment. what year is it? __________________ BE NICE IT PAYS IN THE END.

02-27-2009, 08:49 PM	#3
72K5er Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upper Falls, MD Posts: 170	Re: Lift it or leave it? It is a 72 with a 68 front end.

02-27-2009, 08:56 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,882	Re: Lift it or leave it? Unless you're planning something radical for off-road, I'd leave it. It looks good now.

02-27-2009, 09:31 PM	#5
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Re: Lift it or leave it? I like it the way it sets... Maybe some different wheels?? Wider (10" or 12") & a little offset... Spread those tires out some... Just my .02

02-27-2009, 09:40 PM	#6
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,381	Re: Lift it or leave it? What is the rim and tire combo you are running now? Do you know the backspacing? Nice truck.

02-27-2009, 10:05 PM	#7
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Lift it or leave it? Looks about right to me. Also depends on how much real world driving you do. When you start getting up in the 8 inch area driveline angles and what not start to get a little tricky. If you DO plan to lift if more, I would do alot of research on what adjustment need to be made. Plus keep in mind the rear suspension driveline angles and driveshaft lengths etc, will be a little different from a truck because of the shorter wheelbase. You might already know all this, just trying to help. Like others have said though, it's yours, make it what you want. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

02-27-2009, 10:52 PM	#8
72K5er Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upper Falls, MD Posts: 170	Re: Lift it or leave it? They are the factory 15X8 rally rims powdercoated satin black. I think they have a 3.5" backspace. I am keeping them just like that with no trim rings or centers. The tires are 35x12.5 BFG KM2 mud terrains. I am leaning towards leaving it alone. Although I think I may take the front up an inch or so. I like that look of being atleast level or a little higher in the front. Last edited by 72K5er; 02-27-2009 at 10:53 PM.

02-27-2009, 11:55 PM	#9
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Lift it or leave it? Leave it...it looks great as it sits!! Save the money for something else. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

02-28-2009, 02:07 AM	#10
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: Lift it or leave it? I like it the way it is now......but I like a level truck also. If only money and beer grew on trees. At least there is beer in the fridge.

02-28-2009, 06:31 AM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Lift it or leave it? Nice, leave it as is, jmho __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-28-2009, 02:37 PM	#12
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Lift it or leave it? I'm putting a 4" lift and 35's on mine and i think theat your rig looks great. I say leave it alone. Perfect!!

02-28-2009, 08:02 PM	#13
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Lift it or leave it? Do what you want but it looks great to me as-is __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck Last edited by Long Roof; 02-28-2009 at 08:02 PM.

03-01-2009, 01:26 PM	#14
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Lift it or leave it? I really like the look of that thing. Of course with mine sagging on 40-year old springs everything else looks better than mine. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

03-02-2009, 09:26 AM	#15
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Lift it or leave it? Pics are really dark and tough to really see the tire/body clearance but a 4" lift and 35's make for a good driver.



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03-02-2009, 08:10 PM	#16
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: Lift it or leave it? Thats about how my blazer started out but the itch to go higher got to me plus finding broken springs and a wasted rear axle pushed me that way too . __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

03-04-2009, 11:11 AM	#17
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Lift it or leave it? Leave It! Talk to any Adult off roader, and theyll tell you, "If you want it to 'Function', that tire and lift combo is optimum. If you are an under 23 year old male.... disregaurd this post. BTW... sweet ride. Last edited by Tom Vogel; 03-04-2009 at 11:12 AM. Reason: spelling

03-04-2009, 04:27 PM	#18
RLONG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BROOKELAND,TX Posts: 228	Re: Lift it or leave it? This one has 8" lift and 38.5 tires on it. Not one you want to make long trips in does not handle well. I was much more happy with the 6" and 35" tires. My guess is if for a daily driver i would go back to 4" and 33". Yours looks great with the 35". Attached Images

03-04-2009, 11:56 PM	#19
sigsauer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NY, NY Posts: 31	Re: Lift it or leave it? Let her be!!! That is a great looking rig. You've got me thinking I should powdercoat my rallys black as well. Looks great with just the chrome lugs Last edited by sigsauer; 03-04-2009 at 11:57 PM.

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