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bagged74 · 08-10-2012, 07:16 PM

A longer spring generally will lift the truck because the shackle has to rotate back further. Causing the pivot to be lower in relation to the frame. Causing the truck to sit higher.
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Ford Assassin · 08-10-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

A longer spring generally will lift the truck because the shackle has to rotate back further. Causing the pivot to be lower in relation to the frame. Causing the truck to sit higher.
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Umm. I guess you missed the part in my original reply (above) where alI stated I MOVED THE REAR HANGERS 4" BACK ON THE FRAME. So the shackles are exactly where they should be when the truck is at its resting ride height.

This isn't my first rodeo.
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made2drag · 08-11-2012, 09:57 AM

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Umm. I guess you missed the part in my original reply (above) where alI stated I MOVED THE REAR HANGERS 4" BACK ON THE FRAME. So the shackles are exactly where they should be when the truck is at its resting ride height.

This isn't my first rodeo.
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to clear this up...the best way to find out how much drop you have is to measure the center of your axle (center of the wheel) to the bottom of the rear fender well opening.

mine has a 4 inch drop and i measure 13 inches from fender well opening to center of my axle.

ford assassin, if you measure 12 inches, than you have a 5 inch drop which i would consider close to the drop of a flip on stock equiptment.

mine never hits with a 4 inch drop but if i went 5 i would probably hit going over railroad tracks...

keep in mind, these are blazers and 2 or 3 people in the back seat will definitely hit axle with a flip!

made2drag · 08-11-2012, 09:59 AM

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A longer spring generally will lift the truck because the shackle has to rotate back further. Causing the pivot to be lower in relation to the frame. Causing the truck to sit higher.
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i agree, im thinking he is at a 4 inch drop

ben.peterson · 11-27-2012, 05:45 PM

Alright... I'll bite. Long time lurker, but I picked this up about a year ago... Have been busy dealing with electrical issues on it/tuning it up, but will either be bagged or convert the static drop to coil overs in the future with an LS drivetrain

. Factory 2wd 77 - Mild 350, 700R4 - working factory A/C. Lifetime AZ truck, so minimal rust... and yes, all of the moldings/handles/side marker lamps have been shaved and airbrushed back on by the previous owner. (plans to change that are in the future):

68Timber · 11-27-2012, 08:49 PM

Good looking truck. Any pics of the interior?

made2drag · 12-02-2012, 08:17 PM

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Alright... I'll bite. Long time lurker, but I picked this up about a year ago... Have been busy dealing with electrical issues on it/tuning it up, but will either be bagged or convert the static drop to coil overs in the future with an LS drivetrain

. Factory 2wd 77 - Mild 350, 700R4 - working factory A/C. Lifetime AZ truck, so minimal rust... and yes, all of the moldings/handles/side marker lamps have been shaved and airbrushed back on by the previous owner. (plans to change that are in the future):

love your blz! id probably spray over the handles and drip rail airbrushing and ride it like that...i think the rest of the airbrushing looks sweet!

ben.peterson · 12-03-2012, 01:49 PM

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love your blz! id probably spray over the handles and drip rail airbrushing and ride it like that...i think the rest of the airbrushing looks sweet!

Thanks! I will most likely end up doing just that. - At least for the foreseeable future

. I would love the gloss black, but this is worth keeping until I happen to have a bunch of cash that I can't seem to find anything else to do with it.

xxlf250 · 12-03-2012, 05:58 PM

this is my 86 4wd converted to 2wd

made2drag · 12-03-2012, 06:43 PM

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this is my 86 4wd converted to 2wd

oh mannnnn!!!! need more pics!!!! thats killer!!!!

bdiamond · 12-02-2012, 08:29 PM

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I always thought it would be cool to fill the blinkers and run 83-87 style behind the grill blinkers. Never seen it done though...

08-10-2012, 07:16 PM	#1
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: How many 2wd Blazer do we have? A longer spring generally will lift the truck because the shackle has to rotate back further. Causing the pivot to be lower in relation to the frame. Causing the truck to sit higher. Posted via Mobile Device

11-27-2012, 05:45 PM	#5
ben.peterson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 6	Re: How many 2wd Blazer do we have? Alright... I'll bite. Long time lurker, but I picked this up about a year ago... Have been busy dealing with electrical issues on it/tuning it up, but will either be bagged or convert the static drop to coil overs in the future with an LS drivetrain . Factory 2wd 77 - Mild 350, 700R4 - working factory A/C. Lifetime AZ truck, so minimal rust... and yes, all of the moldings/handles/side marker lamps have been shaved and airbrushed back on by the previous owner. (plans to change that are in the future):

11-27-2012, 08:49 PM	#6
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: How many 2wd Blazer do we have? Good looking truck. Any pics of the interior? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-03-2012, 05:58 PM	#9
xxlf250 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Indio, So.Cal Posts: 178	Re: How many 2wd Blazers do we have? this is my 86 4wd converted to 2wd



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