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72bigblock · 09-09-2004, 10:18 PM

i am thinking about putting a 2" body lift on my 72 3/4 4x2. good or bad???

72bigblock · 09-10-2004, 08:01 AM

ttt

drink2mny · 09-10-2004, 08:52 AM

Can I ask why??

72bigblock · 09-11-2004, 10:22 AM

i need to get the body up to get my push bumper off the ground wiht out blocking my headlights.

2wdBlazer · 09-11-2004, 02:07 PM

I run a 3 inch on my Big Blazer. Works well and never had a problem.

72bigblock · 09-13-2004, 08:02 AM

ttt

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-13-2004, 08:27 AM

Hmm, can the push bumper be modified? Weigh that against the mods for the body lift. Fan shroud relocated, steering lengthened slightly, shifter shortened and the trow of the shifter could hit the cab, auto or manual linkage needs to be lengthened. Check speedo/e-brake cables, brake lines, fuel line for inteference. Make sure you have enough play in wires for lights, etc... Make sure rad hoses not in a bind from radiator going up 2".

poff · 09-13-2004, 10:11 AM

I just did a 1" body lift and it wasn't too bad. Had to move the fan shroud and extend the clutch linkage. The steering was OK. Only issue is the lower radiator hose is rubbing the inner fender, still working on a solution. Can you notch the bumper for the lights?

72bigblock · 09-14-2004, 10:08 PM

what brand should i get?

chevy69er · 09-16-2004, 01:19 AM

I was also thinking about doing a body lift and the only thing i was questioning was my clutch linkage.What would be the best way of going about this?As for a good brand of body lift...i've heard good things about performance accesories and that is available through four wheel parts.

poff · 09-16-2004, 01:53 AM

Offroad designs in Colorado makes a one inch body lift for Blazers. www.offroaddesign.com The web page lists '73-'87 only but my buddy bought a set for his '69, just call and they set you up with what you need. You can buy as many as you need if you have a truck. Since I have a truck and need alot more "pucks", one of my buddys made mine on the lathe out of aluminum.

As far as clutch linkage, I just cut it in half, found some tubing to slip over the rod and welded it back together. I extended it about 3/4". Also made brackets to space the fan shroud down 1". Electric fans eleminate this problem also. I also got a 1" spacer for the thermostat housing. I actually got it so the thermostat housing would clear my temp. sending unit since my new vortec engine had too small of a hole in the head. Just turned out to help the upper hose be in the stock location. Only thing I haven't fixed is the lower hose rubs the inner fender a little more than I'd like. Looks pretty easy to fix but I have been concentrating on building a front bumper which now that i think about it, looks like the stock one would have been a tight fit.

09-09-2004, 10:18 PM	#1
72bigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: rockford il. Posts: 190	2" body lift i am thinking about putting a 2" body lift on my 72 3/4 4x2. good or bad???

09-10-2004, 08:52 AM	#3
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	Can I ask why?? __________________ Support The Board

09-11-2004, 02:07 PM	#5
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	I run a 3 inch on my Big Blazer. Works well and never had a problem. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

09-13-2004, 08:27 AM	#7
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Hmm, can the push bumper be modified? Weigh that against the mods for the body lift. Fan shroud relocated, steering lengthened slightly, shifter shortened and the trow of the shifter could hit the cab, auto or manual linkage needs to be lengthened. Check speedo/e-brake cables, brake lines, fuel line for inteference. Make sure you have enough play in wires for lights, etc... Make sure rad hoses not in a bind from radiator going up 2". __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

09-13-2004, 10:11 AM	#8
poff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 546	I just did a 1" body lift and it wasn't too bad. Had to move the fan shroud and extend the clutch linkage. The steering was OK. Only issue is the lower radiator hose is rubbing the inner fender, still working on a solution. Can you notch the bumper for the lights? __________________ '70 K-20 San Diego, CA

09-10-2004, 08:01 AM	#2
72bigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: rockford il. Posts: 190	ttt

09-11-2004, 10:22 AM	#4
72bigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: rockford il. Posts: 190	i need to get the body up to get my push bumper off the ground wiht out blocking my headlights.

09-13-2004, 08:02 AM	#6
72bigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: rockford il. Posts: 190	ttt

09-14-2004, 10:08 PM	#9
72bigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: rockford il. Posts: 190	what brand should i get?

09-16-2004, 01:19 AM	#10
chevy69er Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakewood,Ca Posts: 69	I was also thinking about doing a body lift and the only thing i was questioning was my clutch linkage.What would be the best way of going about this?As for a good brand of body lift...i've heard good things about performance accesories and that is available through four wheel parts. __________________ 1969 C-20,383 stroker,sm465,custom long travel front suspension,4 wheel disc brakes,35" pro comps...mods under way include: 4x4 conversion,and custom bumpers.future mods include: gear vendors od unit,and relocation of fuel cell.

09-16-2004, 01:53 AM	#11
poff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 546	Offroad designs in Colorado makes a one inch body lift for Blazers. www.offroaddesign.com The web page lists '73-'87 only but my buddy bought a set for his '69, just call and they set you up with what you need. You can buy as many as you need if you have a truck. Since I have a truck and need alot more "pucks", one of my buddys made mine on the lathe out of aluminum. As far as clutch linkage, I just cut it in half, found some tubing to slip over the rod and welded it back together. I extended it about 3/4". Also made brackets to space the fan shroud down 1". Electric fans eleminate this problem also. I also got a 1" spacer for the thermostat housing. I actually got it so the thermostat housing would clear my temp. sending unit since my new vortec engine had too small of a hole in the head. Just turned out to help the upper hose be in the stock location. Only thing I haven't fixed is the lower hose rubs the inner fender a little more than I'd like. Looks pretty easy to fix but I have been concentrating on building a front bumper which now that i think about it, looks like the stock one would have been a tight fit. __________________ '70 K-20 San Diego, CA



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