71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

budder71 · 09-22-2009, 09:07 PM

I am starting a frame off restoration on my 71 Chevrolet Blazer and while I have it down I would like to add/install/put a 2 inch lift on it, mainly for the look of it. I would like your help, thoughts, recommendations, comments, as to how to get this done as easy as possible. And what brand/company would you recommend going with that offers very high quality parts as well as ease of installation... Thanks for your help on this matter !!!

skidder111 · 09-23-2009, 11:38 AM

If you're going to spend the money consider a 4" over a 2". I went with a 4" and wish I used a 6". (just looks better IMO). I used a Rancho, came with all hardware and shocks and bushings. I used blocks in the back because I thought the ride would be better than re-arched rear springs. I also installed new shackles. All low tech but it did the job. Good luck.

VanceH · 09-23-2009, 04:18 PM

Did you use a kit? if so can you post up a link

thanks

budder71 · 09-27-2009, 08:37 PM

thanks for all the views guys but I need some help.discussion,
directions,...... Just a recommendation of a good brand/company
to buy a kit from would help greatly... information ?

Mike C · 09-27-2009, 09:08 PM

Most any of the name brand kits are good. I have Rancho 4" springs on my Jimmy in the front and I have 4" lift Nationals in the rear. I had a 2 1/2" add-a-leaf and blocks originally, and I bent the crap out of the spring perches. Don't do it in two steps like I did, replace all 4 springs whatever height you decide on. I have 36 12.5 16.5 Wrangler RT II on mine, (which are almost exactly the same size my 35 12.5 15 BFG MT's were) and it's great on the street but a little too much off-road. Figure 4" and 33's for off-roading or 6" if you want to run 35's.

BLUE THUNDER · 09-27-2009, 10:23 PM

I've got a 4" lift and 33's. Looks great. I used Tuff Country springs up front and blocks in the rear. True to the name, it's a "tuff" ride. Eventually I'll go with softer springs. AJ's72 went with Alcan springs and Bilstein shocks and says it rides really well. Hop this helps.

71jimmy · 09-28-2009, 12:48 AM

If you want to stay reasonably priced go with TUFF country, best ride for the money. Don't get it confused with ROUGH country springs, they ride a lot stiffer.

vtblazer · 09-28-2009, 06:30 AM

I ran a set of E-Z Ride springs for a few years with 33's and liked em a lot, enough to buy another set from them but this time went with the 2.5" spring set.

Still have em, brand new never used.

09-22-2009, 09:07 PM	#1
budder71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 697	71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ? I am starting a frame off restoration on my 71 Chevrolet Blazer and while I have it down I would like to add/install/put a 2 inch lift on it, mainly for the look of it. I would like your help, thoughts, recommendations, comments, as to how to get this done as easy as possible. And what brand/company would you recommend going with that offers very high quality parts as well as ease of installation... Thanks for your help on this matter !!! Last edited by budder71; 09-22-2009 at 09:07 PM.

09-23-2009, 11:38 AM	#2
skidder111 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada Posts: 140	Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ? If you're going to spend the money consider a 4" over a 2". I went with a 4" and wish I used a 6". (just looks better IMO). I used a Rancho, came with all hardware and shocks and bushings. I used blocks in the back because I thought the ride would be better than re-arched rear springs. I also installed new shackles. All low tech but it did the job. Good luck. Last edited by skidder111; 09-23-2009 at 11:38 AM.

09-23-2009, 04:18 PM	#3
VanceH Loving the Jimmster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Emmett, idaho Posts: 575	Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ? Did you use a kit? if so can you post up a link thanks

09-27-2009, 08:37 PM	#4
budder71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 697	Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ? thanks for all the views guys but I need some help.discussion, directions,...... Just a recommendation of a good brand/company to buy a kit from would help greatly... information ?

09-27-2009, 09:08 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ? Most any of the name brand kits are good. I have Rancho 4" springs on my Jimmy in the front and I have 4" lift Nationals in the rear. I had a 2 1/2" add-a-leaf and blocks originally, and I bent the crap out of the spring perches. Don't do it in two steps like I did, replace all 4 springs whatever height you decide on. I have 36 12.5 16.5 Wrangler RT II on mine, (which are almost exactly the same size my 35 12.5 15 BFG MT's were) and it's great on the street but a little too much off-road. Figure 4" and 33's for off-roading or 6" if you want to run 35's. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

09-27-2009, 10:23 PM	#6
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ? I've got a 4" lift and 33's. Looks great. I used Tuff Country springs up front and blocks in the rear. True to the name, it's a "tuff" ride. Eventually I'll go with softer springs. AJ's72 went with Alcan springs and Bilstein shocks and says it rides really well. Hop this helps.

09-28-2009, 12:48 AM	#7
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ? If you want to stay reasonably priced go with TUFF country, best ride for the money. Don't get it confused with ROUGH country springs, they ride a lot stiffer. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

09-28-2009, 06:30 AM	#8
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: 71 Blazer Lift Kit Questions ? I ran a set of E-Z Ride springs for a few years with 33's and liked em a lot, enough to buy another set from them but this time went with the 2.5" spring set. Still have em, brand new never used.



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