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swyfor5 · 05-08-2010, 01:41 PM

Yes, here I go. Towed my K5 home and it's setting in the driveway! I am calling this stage 4 because it goes like this: Stock form when I bought it, then a 4" lift with 35's, then 8" lift with 39.5's, now stage 4! It's going to be a major project, but I can't wait to get ripping! Got a few pic's of the extraction this morning.

72BlckButy · 05-08-2010, 06:39 PM

What are the plans for Stage 4?

VA72C10 · 05-08-2010, 06:49 PM

Joining in for Stage 4......whatever that is.....

swyfor5 · 05-08-2010, 07:14 PM

Dana60 front, 14 bolt rear, 1 ton axles, 40" or so rubber, shackle flip for the rear, crossover/high steer w/hydro, frame off resto, complete bodywork, custom bumpers, winch for front, rollcage, OH man, stage 4 is on! Have a lot mof parts for this stage already here, but still need to buy, buy, buy!

Thealien · 05-08-2010, 07:24 PM

Watching this

bigblazerboy · 05-08-2010, 08:36 PM

nice to see you start workin on it. ill be watching

swyfor5 · 05-08-2010, 10:23 PM

Painted up my new Dana60 front u-bolt top plates this afternoon. They really look nice. Post some pic's asap.

swyfor5 · 05-09-2010, 03:55 PM

Pic's of the dana60 front top u-bolt plates. Rears are ordered and will be here soon, just need the u-bolts for the 14 bolt rear yet.

Burt4x4 · 05-10-2010, 09:55 AM

YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAPICS!!!
Get-R-Done!

VA72C10 · 05-10-2010, 11:25 PM

If i were you

I would post those NOS rockers on ebay and sell them for about 3-400.00 then get some tri-plus ones for around 60-80...

swyfor5 · 05-10-2010, 11:35 PM

Why, cause I'll probably just bash them up anyway! No, these badboy's are going on this K5, didn't save them this long for nothing!

swyfor5 · 05-11-2010, 05:05 PM

Just got word from DIY4X, my shackle flip and shackles have been shipped! Should be here soon, sweet! Can't wait!

**Yukon Jack** · 05-11-2010, 05:20 PM

Cool to see it underway - I know you've done your homework on Stage 4.

swyfor5 · 05-11-2010, 09:08 PM

Thank you YJ! I hope so, ready to do it right. Got a pile of parts here ready to go and the pile is getting bigger everyday. I will have a lot of leftover stuff for sale after I swap to the 1 ton axles and will post stuff asap.Thank's again everybody!

Dusty71blazer · 05-11-2010, 09:54 PM

Glad to see you get going on it!

swyfor5 · 05-11-2010, 10:31 PM

Thank's Dusty, I am almost ready to rip and tear this K5 into shape once again!

swyfor5 · 05-12-2010, 09:59 PM

Just got word, my rear upper u-bolt plates, and assorted parts have been shipped from DIY4X ! YAAA! Weather permitting, going to try and fire it up this weekend. Fresh battery, some hi-octane fuel, new set of spark plugs, should be a go!

**Yukon Jack** · 05-13-2010, 09:54 AM

Sweet - I hope it fires right up for you. Always a blast when parts are on the way. Got to know the office UPS guy real well a few years ago when I was doing lots to the 69 - he was a gearhead so he was always interested in what was coming from Jegs and other places.

swyfor5 · 05-13-2010, 06:33 PM

Right on Yukon! My shackle flip kit and 6" cross tied shackles came today. Look real nice, going to clean and paint them asap. I was not sure on the rear shackle size, so I also have a set of 4.5" crosstied shackles coming along with the greasable bolts. That way I will have what I need on hand to set the rear ride height where I want it. Still waiting on my complete rear disc conversion kit for the 14 bolt to arrive. Oh, also got my new Dewalt 4.5" small H.D. angle grinder today, sweet! I will post up some pic's asap.

swyfor5 · 05-14-2010, 06:56 PM

Going out right now to clean the shackle flip brackets, and 6" shackles. Prep for paint. Kinda funky looking insignia on the brackets, looks more like 7IY4X, I guess you can't cut out the "D" and make it look right! I will post up pic's later tonight before I spray them.

swyfor5 · 05-14-2010, 10:21 PM

Here's some pic's! Next shipment of parts is coming tomorrow, USPS. Rear U-bolt plates, etc. Sweet!

swyfor5 · 05-14-2010, 10:38 PM

More pic's of the shackle flip kit after it was painted. Change of plans, can't work on the K5 tomorrow, going to Rocks and Valleys Off-Road Park in Harrison, MI. Taking my camera and riding along, going to take some pictures! It's their first year anniversary of the park and a friend and I are going and taking a few jeeps along to play with! Better pack a lunch! Pic's to follow.

chevyblazer · 05-15-2010, 12:51 AM

Thats a great truck here in tijuana we havr lake qhere you would like to use youer blazer look at the videos at you tube arrancones de lodo en la presa de tijuana

**Yukon Jack** · 05-15-2010, 04:51 PM

Nice parts!

1tuff71 · 10-06-2014, 07:10 PM

Since your going to D60's will you be selling those axle truss's ???

05-08-2010, 01:41 PM	#1
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	My new build thread: Stage 4! Yes, here I go. Towed my K5 home and it's setting in the driveway! I am calling this stage 4 because it goes like this: Stock form when I bought it, then a 4" lift with 35's, then 8" lift with 39.5's, now stage 4! It's going to be a major project, but I can't wait to get ripping! Got a few pic's of the extraction this morning. Attached Images

05-08-2010, 06:39 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! What are the plans for Stage 4? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-08-2010, 06:49 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Joining in for Stage 4......whatever that is..... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-08-2010, 07:14 PM	#4
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Dana60 front, 14 bolt rear, 1 ton axles, 40" or so rubber, shackle flip for the rear, crossover/high steer w/hydro, frame off resto, complete bodywork, custom bumpers, winch for front, rollcage, OH man, stage 4 is on! Have a lot mof parts for this stage already here, but still need to buy, buy, buy!

05-08-2010, 07:24 PM	#5
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,125	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Watching this __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

05-08-2010, 08:36 PM	#6
bigblazerboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond, va Posts: 304	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! nice to see you start workin on it. ill be watching

05-08-2010, 10:23 PM	#7
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Painted up my new Dana60 front u-bolt top plates this afternoon. They really look nice. Post some pic's asap.

05-09-2010, 03:55 PM	#8
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Pic's of the dana60 front top u-bolt plates. Rears are ordered and will be here soon, just need the u-bolts for the 14 bolt rear yet. Attached Images

05-10-2010, 09:55 AM	#9
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAPICS!!! Get-R-Done! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

05-10-2010, 11:25 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! If i were you I would post those NOS rockers on ebay and sell them for about 3-400.00 then get some tri-plus ones for around 60-80... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-10-2010, 11:35 PM	#11
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Why, cause I'll probably just bash them up anyway! No, these badboy's are going on this K5, didn't save them this long for nothing!

05-11-2010, 05:05 PM	#12
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Just got word from DIY4X, my shackle flip and shackles have been shipped! Should be here soon, sweet! Can't wait!

05-11-2010, 05:20 PM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Cool to see it underway - I know you've done your homework on Stage 4. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-11-2010, 09:08 PM	#14
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Thank you YJ! I hope so, ready to do it right. Got a pile of parts here ready to go and the pile is getting bigger everyday. I will have a lot of leftover stuff for sale after I swap to the 1 ton axles and will post stuff asap.Thank's again everybody!

05-11-2010, 09:54 PM	#15
Dusty71blazer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 158	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Glad to see you get going on it! __________________ Dustin '97 Dodge Ram (daily driver) '71 Blazer (supposed to be a toy... insists on being a project) '85 Monte Carlo SS (project)



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05-11-2010, 10:31 PM	#16
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Thank's Dusty, I am almost ready to rip and tear this K5 into shape once again!

05-12-2010, 09:59 PM	#17
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Just got word, my rear upper u-bolt plates, and assorted parts have been shipped from DIY4X ! YAAA! Weather permitting, going to try and fire it up this weekend. Fresh battery, some hi-octane fuel, new set of spark plugs, should be a go!

05-13-2010, 09:54 AM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Sweet - I hope it fires right up for you. Always a blast when parts are on the way. Got to know the office UPS guy real well a few years ago when I was doing lots to the 69 - he was a gearhead so he was always interested in what was coming from Jegs and other places. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-13-2010, 06:33 PM	#19
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Right on Yukon! My shackle flip kit and 6" cross tied shackles came today. Look real nice, going to clean and paint them asap. I was not sure on the rear shackle size, so I also have a set of 4.5" crosstied shackles coming along with the greasable bolts. That way I will have what I need on hand to set the rear ride height where I want it. Still waiting on my complete rear disc conversion kit for the 14 bolt to arrive. Oh, also got my new Dewalt 4.5" small H.D. angle grinder today, sweet! I will post up some pic's asap.

05-14-2010, 06:56 PM	#20
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Going out right now to clean the shackle flip brackets, and 6" shackles. Prep for paint. Kinda funky looking insignia on the brackets, looks more like 7IY4X, I guess you can't cut out the "D" and make it look right! I will post up pic's later tonight before I spray them.

05-14-2010, 10:21 PM	#21
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Here's some pic's! Next shipment of parts is coming tomorrow, USPS. Rear U-bolt plates, etc. Sweet! Attached Images

05-14-2010, 10:38 PM	#22
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! More pic's of the shackle flip kit after it was painted. Change of plans, can't work on the K5 tomorrow, going to Rocks and Valleys Off-Road Park in Harrison, MI. Taking my camera and riding along, going to take some pictures! It's their first year anniversary of the park and a friend and I are going and taking a few jeeps along to play with! Better pack a lunch! Pic's to follow. Attached Images

05-15-2010, 12:51 AM	#23
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Thats a great truck here in tijuana we havr lake qhere you would like to use youer blazer look at the videos at you tube arrancones de lodo en la presa de tijuana

05-15-2010, 04:51 PM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Nice parts! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-06-2014, 07:10 PM	#25
1tuff71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 464	Re: My new build thread: Stage 4! Since your going to D60's will you be selling those axle truss's ???

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