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Re: LFD's some day 2wd Blazer Build
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Re: LFD's some day 2wd Blazer Build
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How low do you want to go with one? If you want it down with the rest of the cool kids Dad's rigs you might as well just get a PorterBuilt DropMember for the front and a 4link set up for the rear and be done! Kevin LFD Inc. |
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Re: LFD's some day 2wd Blazer Build
How about ZERO with no drop spindles, or with bigger wheels, or with less negative camber
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Re: LFD's some day 2wd Blazer Build
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Why would you want to keep stock 30+ yr old spindles on what will end up being a very expensive rig when you can get the latest in metal process and design with new drop spindles. Just how big of a tire do you want because the last time I checked fender blisters were not meant to conceal your tire popping through the top of your hood! Negative camber, that is so before the modern world of the DropMember! Do you kids make you drop them off a block away from school so their friends don't see you ![]() J/K almost ![]() Kevin LFD Inc. |
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Re: LFD's some day 2wd Blazer Build
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![]() And I know were a flawless restored one is for sale or trade you could get ![]()
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Re: LFD's some day 2wd Blazer Build
Just pointing out that there are attributes that make the 4x4 frame desirable for dropping. It may be more suitable for those who do not want/afford to use a dropmember (who wouldn't want one...). You have a 2wd that's getting a DM and I won't argue that it's a great plan. Would I put a 2wd on a DM with a big 'ol step notch if I already had one available?: In a heartbeat. Hell, I'd probably cut the floor out and sink the tub down over a full C5 roller
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Re: LFD's some day 2wd Blazer Build
I say start with a couple of dropmembers front and back and build your own frame like josh did with his truck. I am sure that what ever you do will be approved of and as far as cutting up 2wd blazers...................who cares its only metal as someone once said.
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Re: LFD's some day 2wd Blazer Build
Great discussion guys, thanks!
He wound up getting the Blazer dirt cheap, just as well been free. Needs more work than he thought. It has truck doors that have been cut, no rear hatch, and it needs some serious glass work on the top. But the tub is cherry.
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Re: LFD's some day 2wd Blazer Build
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OK I missed something! Kevin LFD Inc. |
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Re: LFD's some day 2wd Blazer Build
Oops. Forgot I made another thread in this forum. It's only my third time in here!
![]() http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309754 Turns out not to be the sweet deal he thought it was, but he ended up getting it for an equivalent of $500. Dad is doing some excavating for this guy, and is taking $500 off his bill for the Blazer. He wants to make a 2wd out of it, and put the extra 68 front clip on it that we have. Does anyone make an aftermarket top for these, or do we need to find someone good with glass? Sorry for the hijack Kevin!!
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Re: LFD's some day 2wd Blazer Build
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I don't know of an after market top unless you go with a soft top. I am thinking about building my own out of Alum once I get my wheel and bead roller set up. Fiber glass is not very hard to work with if you find an OK top to start with. Kevin LFD Inc. |
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