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drunkbus · 07-26-2010, 06:32 PM

Spent this past weekend swapping in a Dana 60 and 14 bolt along with a 6" lift. I spent this past winter accumulating all the parts and going through everything. I picked up the Dana 60 and 14 bolt off of craigslist for $775 and then rebuilt the kingpins, and put in all new bearings and brakes all around. The front lift consists of 6" Skyjacker springs I bought from a member here and Offroad Design heavy duty shackles. The rear lift is an Offroad Design shackle flip, 56" springs out of a 3/4 ton pickup with a zero rate block, and 5" shackles from DIY4X. I also used new greasable polyurethane bushings on everything. The shocks are bilstein 5150's. I'll get more pictures as I get more time to button everything up. The tires are 36 x 12.50 x 16.5 Swampers and the diffs have 4:10 gears.

Dusty71blazer · 07-26-2010, 07:04 PM

Nice transformation!!
Looks great!
How does it drive (compared to stock) ?

drunkbus · 07-26-2010, 07:13 PM

Here's some progress shots over the last few years. It's really dirty in the current shot.

drunkbus · 07-26-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusty71blazer

Nice transformation!!
Looks great!
How does it drive (compared to stock) ?

Haven't driven it yet. I had to pull the gas tank to install the shackle flip and I ran out of time and didn't get it back in or the new brake lines installed and blead. I still need another day or two to finish everything up.

swyfor5 · 07-26-2010, 07:19 PM

Dude,that is awesome! Looks great, I am so trying to play catch up! More pic's of your spring-shock setup please!

vectorit · 07-26-2010, 07:23 PM

Awesome!
I'd love to score those axles myself to update my stuff.

Love the 8 luggers!

tantrumpipeline · 07-26-2010, 07:38 PM

Sweet, looks great, no lifted truck should be without swampers

Burt4x4 · 07-26-2010, 08:13 PM

Hell Ya! Looks great, now you need a 454 for the BBC1Ton Club

Big Block · 07-26-2010, 08:33 PM

You may need a engine up grade to a big block to move all that extra beef. Blazer is looking GOOD!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-26-2010, 09:15 PM

That looks killer! Very nice!

jaros44sr · 07-27-2010, 12:45 AM

very nice! perfect height, job well done. nice price on the axles

chevyblazer · 07-27-2010, 02:13 AM

awesome blazer

litebulblsc · 07-27-2010, 09:19 AM

How much lift, what size tires?

71meangreenc10 · 07-27-2010, 12:54 PM

Sweet.......

Smitty

reds_racing · 07-27-2010, 12:56 PM

Thats as good as it gets!!!!! Wish I had a 4x4 instead of mine!!!

greenhornet-1 · 07-27-2010, 01:08 PM

WOW, that looks great!!

drunkbus · 07-27-2010, 01:17 PM

Thanks for all the compliments. My friends have been giving me a bunch of crap for taking so long to get it to this point but I only do a little at a time as I have extra money. I'm not into racking up credit card bills. I will get a lot more pictures when I get it all completed. It's hard for me to stop and take pictures once I get started. I am going to try and sneak out of work early today to get some more done.

drunkbus · 07-27-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by litebulblsc

How much lift, what size tires?

It's all in the first post. 6" lift with 36" tires.

drunkbus · 07-27-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

very nice! perfect height, job well done. nice price on the axles

I guess that was one positive for me about a crappy economy. The guy had them on craigslist for $1100. I offered $800, he said $850, I told him I would be there within a week since I had to drive a few hours to get them, he called the next day and said if I could get there within 2 days they were mine for $775. I left the next morning. It may be overkill but I figure it was cheaper than regearing the 1/2 ton stuff.

drunkbus · 07-27-2010, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Block

You may need a engine up grade to a big block to move all that extra beef. Blazer is looking GOOD!!!

Dropped this in last summer. Pretty strong 383 stroker. We'll see how it goes.

jaros44sr · 07-27-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkbus

I guess that was one positive for me about a crappy economy. The guy had them on craigslist for $1100. I offered $800, he said $850, I told him I would be there within a week since I had to drive a few hours to get them, he called the next day and said if I could get there within 2 days they were mine for $775. I left the next morning. It may be overkill but I figure it was cheaper than regearing the 1/2 ton stuff.

Deal, gotta luv that 1 ton stuff. Just fits better with the larger brakes and the BIG tires

Didn't know ya had the stroker in it...must of missed that in your threads someplace. Now ya have the perfect truck!

like the color too

fun in dirt · 07-27-2010, 02:07 PM

VERY NICE!!!!
I'm in the accumulating parts stage (already have the D60/14 & TSLs) and going with the exact same set-up you've acccomplished...including 6" lift and 383....You've inspired me to keep saving my $$$.

drunkbus · 07-27-2010, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fun in dirt

VERY NICE!!!!
I'm in the accumulating parts stage (already have the D60/14 & TSLs) and going with the exact same set-up you've acccomplished...including 6" lift and 383....You've inspired me to keep saving my $$$.

It just takes patience and searching for good deals. I got the tires and wheels with all the lug nuts off craigslist for $500. Front springs for $100. Rear springs out of a low mileage truck at the junkyard for $90. My Christmas list is usually all truck parts.

jaros44sr · 07-27-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkbus

Dropped this in last summer. Pretty strong 383 stroker. We'll see how it goes.

Where'd ya get the fuel pressure regulator?

drunkbus · 07-27-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Where'd ya get the fuel pressure regulator?

It's just a fuel pressure gauge built into the dual inlet. It's a Summit item.

Try this:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G3120-1/?rtype=10

07-26-2010, 06:32 PM	#1
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Officially a 1 ton Spent this past weekend swapping in a Dana 60 and 14 bolt along with a 6" lift. I spent this past winter accumulating all the parts and going through everything. I picked up the Dana 60 and 14 bolt off of craigslist for $775 and then rebuilt the kingpins, and put in all new bearings and brakes all around. The front lift consists of 6" Skyjacker springs I bought from a member here and Offroad Design heavy duty shackles. The rear lift is an Offroad Design shackle flip, 56" springs out of a 3/4 ton pickup with a zero rate block, and 5" shackles from DIY4X. I also used new greasable polyurethane bushings on everything. The shocks are bilstein 5150's. I'll get more pictures as I get more time to button everything up. The tires are 36 x 12.50 x 16.5 Swampers and the diffs have 4:10 gears. Attached Images

07-26-2010, 07:04 PM	#2
Dusty71blazer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 158	Re: Officially a 1 ton Nice transformation!! Looks great! How does it drive (compared to stock) ? __________________ Dustin '97 Dodge Ram (daily driver) '71 Blazer (supposed to be a toy... insists on being a project) '85 Monte Carlo SS (project)

07-26-2010, 07:13 PM	#3
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Officially a 1 ton Here's some progress shots over the last few years. It's really dirty in the current shot. Attached Images

07-26-2010, 07:19 PM	#5
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Officially a 1 ton Dude,that is awesome! Looks great, I am so trying to play catch up! More pic's of your spring-shock setup please!

07-26-2010, 07:23 PM	#6
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Officially a 1 ton Awesome! I'd love to score those axles myself to update my stuff. Love the 8 luggers! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-26-2010, 07:38 PM	#7
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Officially a 1 ton Sweet, looks great, no lifted truck should be without swampers __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

07-26-2010, 08:13 PM	#8
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Officially a 1 ton Hell Ya! Looks great, now you need a 454 for the BBC1Ton Club __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

07-26-2010, 08:33 PM	#9
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: Officially a 1 ton You may need a engine up grade to a big block to move all that extra beef. Blazer is looking GOOD!!!

07-26-2010, 09:15 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Officially a 1 ton That looks killer! Very nice! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-27-2010, 12:45 AM	#11
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,437	Re: Officially a 1 ton very nice! perfect height, job well done. nice price on the axles __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

07-27-2010, 02:13 AM	#12
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: Officially a 1 ton awesome blazer __________________ cucharitas customs

07-27-2010, 09:19 AM	#13
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 500	Re: Officially a 1 ton How much lift, what size tires?

07-27-2010, 12:54 PM	#14
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Officially a 1 ton Sweet....... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

07-27-2010, 12:56 PM	#15
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: Officially a 1 ton Thats as good as it gets!!!!! Wish I had a 4x4 instead of mine!!!

07-27-2010, 01:08 PM	#16
greenhornet-1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: appomattox va. Posts: 6	Re: Officially a 1 ton WOW, that looks great!!



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07-27-2010, 01:17 PM	#17
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Officially a 1 ton Thanks for all the compliments. My friends have been giving me a bunch of crap for taking so long to get it to this point but I only do a little at a time as I have extra money. I'm not into racking up credit card bills. I will get a lot more pictures when I get it all completed. It's hard for me to stop and take pictures once I get started. I am going to try and sneak out of work early today to get some more done.

07-27-2010, 02:07 PM	#22
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,118	Re: Officially a 1 ton VERY NICE!!!! I'm in the accumulating parts stage (already have the D60/14 & TSLs) and going with the exact same set-up you've acccomplished...including 6" lift and 383....You've inspired me to keep saving my $$$. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

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