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**A1971Blazer** · 05-16-2023, 07:17 AM

I've had this '70 K/5 for about 6 years now. About all I have done is replace the interior and drive it. I bought it with a 6" BDS lift and 35" MT Baja Claw tires and 3.08 gears.

It rode really rough and bouncy and had a lot of body roll in the turns and would hardly move out of it's own way...
I had bought a 2½" Tuff Country EZ ride kit several years ago for another project that never got off the ground.

So I decided to install it along with 33" x 12.5 BFG AT tires, 3.73 gears, and a sway bar from a square body truck and changed to Rally wheels for a more classic look

The resulting difference is night and day! It drives like a different truck.
Before and after pictures.
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ghackett1 · 05-16-2023, 07:41 AM

Love the Ralley wheels

hemi43 · 05-16-2023, 08:30 AM

Looks great! Those springs are great, but the addition of that anti sway was definitely a good move. It's amazing the difference they make, not just for reducing roll during turns but to stiffen the whole front end.

**A1971Blazer** · 05-16-2023, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hemi43

Looks great! Those springs are great, but the addition of that anti sway was definitely a good move. It's amazing the difference they make, not just for reducing roll during turns but to stiffen the whole front end.

I was amazed at the difference in the handling. I had bought a square body front cross member as well, but I decided to just fab some brackets and weld them to the existing one....it was quicker and easier for me that way.
I took a piece of 2"x4" x 3/16" steel tubing and notched it to fit and slotted the mounting holes for adjustment.
Took it on Saturday to get the alignment set and it's good to go, just in time for warm weather!
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**truckster** · 05-16-2023, 11:11 AM

I like it. But, then, you've always had a beautiful truck.

When I started rebuilding my Blazer I took the lift off of it and I run 12.5 x 33 BFG all-terrains on it. I also have the rally wheels.

The front sway bar is a good idea. I might do that this summer. I'm curious what alignment work you got done. My understanding was that the only thing that's adjustable on these 4WD trucks is the toe-in.

**A1971Blazer** · 05-16-2023, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

I like it. But, then, you've always had a beautiful truck.

When I started rebuilding my Blazer I took the lift off of it and I run 12.5 x 33 BFG all-terrains on it. I also have the rally wheels.

The front sway bar is a good idea. I might do that this summer. I'm curious what alignment work you got done. My understanding was that the only thing that's adjustable on these 4WD trucks is the toe-in.

Thanks for the kind words...
Correct on the alignment, just had the toe-in set and the steering wheel set straight. I wanted the camber checked and it was well within spec.

Although I already had a D44 front disc brake axle, I swapped in a 10 bolt front axle from an '87 Suburban because it already had the 3.73 gear. I put all new ball joints, axle joints, seals, and wheel bearings.

I re-geared a spare 12 bolt rear axle that I already had, and I'm saving the set with the 3.08 gears that I removed. I just didn't want to have to do both.

**truckster** · 05-16-2023, 12:00 PM

I get it. I have 3.73s in mine and I like the ratio. When I'm on the freeway it would be nice to have overdrive, but that's a project for down the road.

**A1971Blazer** · 05-16-2023, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

I get it. I have 3.73s in mine and I like the ratio. When I'm on the freeway it would be nice to have overdrive, but that's a project for down the road.

I understand, I have a new GM SP350/357 crate engine sitting in my garage waiting to go in along with a 700R4 and a 241C transfer case.
Seems like there just ain't enough time....

hemi43 · 05-16-2023, 02:42 PM

3.73 is a good gear for the TH350.
I run 4.10's because I have overdrive (4l60e). Perfect combo with 33's, IMHO.

cornerstone · 05-16-2023, 08:48 PM

Looks awesome! Glad to hear it rides better too.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-19-2023, 02:26 PM

New look is really sharp, very nice

**BIG ORANGE** · 05-19-2023, 08:42 PM

You did a great job, love the ralleys,,

**Getter-Done** · 05-19-2023, 11:02 PM

Looks Great

Rally Wheels always Touch a Deep spot for me.

I like Both (Looks).

As we get older / Function rules over Looks for me.

The Sway Bar looks Great

best view · 05-20-2023, 07:41 AM

They look much better at stock height but I am a original freak

1972CST · 05-23-2023, 12:23 PM

Very nice, cant go wrong with either wheel in my book!
I am planning the front sway bar as well, probably when I do the ORD springs.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 05-30-2023, 08:57 PM

Great looking Blazer and great advice on the front sway bar, now I need one for my K10 as well

05-16-2023, 07:17 AM	#1
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,198	Changed the look I've had this '70 K/5 for about 6 years now. About all I have done is replace the interior and drive it. I bought it with a 6" BDS lift and 35" MT Baja Claw tires and 3.08 gears. It rode really rough and bouncy and had a lot of body roll in the turns and would hardly move out of it's own way... I had bought a 2½" Tuff Country EZ ride kit several years ago for another project that never got off the ground. So I decided to install it along with 33" x 12.5 BFG AT tires, 3.73 gears, and a sway bar from a square body truck and changed to Rally wheels for a more classic look The resulting difference is night and day! It drives like a different truck. Before and after pictures. __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer ............. Last edited by A1971Blazer; 05-17-2023 at 11:14 AM.

05-16-2023, 07:41 AM	#2
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 519	Re: Changed the look Love the Ralley wheels

05-16-2023, 08:30 AM	#3
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,526	Re: Changed the look Looks great! Those springs are great, but the addition of that anti sway was definitely a good move. It's amazing the difference they make, not just for reducing roll during turns but to stiffen the whole front end.

05-16-2023, 11:11 AM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Changed the look I like it. But, then, you've always had a beautiful truck. When I started rebuilding my Blazer I took the lift off of it and I run 12.5 x 33 BFG all-terrains on it. I also have the rally wheels. The front sway bar is a good idea. I might do that this summer. I'm curious what alignment work you got done. My understanding was that the only thing that's adjustable on these 4WD trucks is the toe-in. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

05-16-2023, 12:00 PM	#7
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Changed the look I get it. I have 3.73s in mine and I like the ratio. When I'm on the freeway it would be nice to have overdrive, but that's a project for down the road. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

05-16-2023, 02:42 PM	#9
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,526	Re: Changed the look 3.73 is a good gear for the TH350. I run 4.10's because I have overdrive (4l60e). Perfect combo with 33's, IMHO.

05-16-2023, 08:48 PM	#10
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Changed the look Looks awesome! Glad to hear it rides better too. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

05-19-2023, 02:26 PM	#11
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Changed the look New look is really sharp, very nice __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-19-2023, 08:42 PM	#12
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	Re: Changed the look You did a great job, love the ralleys,, __________________ Things happen for a reason!

05-19-2023, 11:02 PM	#13
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,403	Re: Changed the look Looks Great Rally Wheels always Touch a Deep spot for me. I like Both (Looks). As we get older / Function rules over Looks for me. The Sway Bar looks Great __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

05-20-2023, 07:41 AM	#14
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,150	Re: Changed the look They look much better at stock height but I am a original freak

05-23-2023, 12:23 PM	#15
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Changed the look Very nice, cant go wrong with either wheel in my book! I am planning the front sway bar as well, probably when I do the ORD springs.

05-30-2023, 08:57 PM	#16
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Changed the look Great looking Blazer and great advice on the front sway bar, now I need one for my K10 as well __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual



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