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70k52wd · 01-26-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

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72BlckButy · 01-27-2009, 08:45 AM

Man Keith.... that thing looks killer! It's looks like the Blazer is ready for a trip to GG's, well as soon as the TTII's arrive.

**scotts62** · 01-27-2009, 11:26 AM

Yeah those are going to look sweet on it!!!

Can't wait to see them mounted up!

Iron-Butt · 02-11-2009, 02:04 AM

It looks great.

**lolife99** · 02-17-2009, 12:54 PM

Well the gray centered TTII's are out. If you've been on the review board lately,... they aren't making them in 5x5 pattern anymore.
Member Crawdadfox,... hooked me up with a killer deal on a set thru his American Racing Wheel guy.
I then get a call today from Crawdad saying they are no longer going to manufacture the 5x5 pattern with the gray center. Still chrome. Still polished. No more gray. WTF?

So,... I've change plans, and I'm going with polished TTII's. If I knew a decent powdercoater locally,... I might want to attempt to have the centers powdercoated when they get here.
Rant off.
Here's a link to the review board:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329277.

silvereagle07 · 02-17-2009, 01:12 PM

Man that thing is sweet! The polished wheels will look good on there.

70k52wd · 02-17-2009, 11:17 PM

Bummer...

This would look GREAT imo, if they're still made.

I like these also...And, they are still making them. Less cost, sinister look...

**lolife99** · 02-17-2009, 11:26 PM

Those look OK. Wrong backspace for me though,...

LMDGUY · 02-18-2009, 10:10 AM

lOOK SO GOOD! A blazer will be my next project for sure..

72gmcshorty · 02-18-2009, 08:07 PM

Sorry if i missed it but how much lower were you able to drop with the tubular arms versus stock arms?

**lolife99** · 02-18-2009, 08:25 PM

I'm not sure you can get any lower. Maybe an inch,... since you aren't running a cup in the lower arm.
I think the upper ball joint angle might be better suited for bags, (not as much binding at full dump), but the limiting factor is still the lower control arm u-bolts setting on the ground.
They also have a lower plate to bolt the bag directly to.

fixit-p · 02-19-2009, 03:36 PM

That looks good and i really like the stance did you have to do anything to the rear suspension or is it just bagged and notched w/stock trailing arms

**lolife99** · 02-19-2009, 04:50 PM

Just bags, 2" blocks, and a bolt in c-notch with a 1" bumpstop in the notch,... on stock trailing arms.

**lolife99** · 03-21-2009, 01:26 PM

Well my wheels finally came in from American Racing. (almost 2 months)
I want to give members Crawdadfox and Hot Trux a BIG THANKS for hooking me up with a great deal on the wheels (Crawdadfox) and tires (hot trux).
Today I got them mounted on the old blazer.
Crawdad did alot of legwork to get these to me,... especially after AR decided they wouldn't make 5x5 "gray centered" TTII's anymore.
(What the H#LL?)
Hot Trux,... gave me a super deal on the Tires and took alot of his spare time to get them mounted and balanced for me after work. I owe these guys.

The wheels are 20x8 (5.25" bs) and 20x9.5 (5.50" bs). Tires are 245/40-20 and 295/40-20 Firestone Firehawks. The fit is perfect. The lugnuts are "bullet" lugnuts from Newstalgia Wheels.

The bigger diameter wheels, really limits how low I can go with the inner fenders still in. Before,...with the ralleys on,... I could lay the a-arms on the ground. Now they are nowhere close to touching the ground.

This first picture is with the front tires about 1" off of the inner fenders and the rearend setting on the 1" bumpstops in the bolt in c-notch. (I may have to do some modifying to the inner fenders,... but I'm still going to run them).

**lolife99** · 03-21-2009, 01:40 PM

Here's a look at how far the a-arms are from the ground. Right now I can get it an inch closer if I set the inner fenders on the tires.

On a side note,... this is my new floor jack from Sears. ($299)
Most of my floor jacks are really old and well used. I decided to give myself a gift. ( I love buying new tools, etc.) This is the most expensive jack I have ever bought,... I guess because of the "coolness" in the design.

crawdadfox · 03-21-2009, 01:52 PM

I never get over what a huge difference a simple wheel and tire change makes in the looks of a vehicle.....they look killer on there!

lowdownstar · 03-21-2009, 02:09 PM

Hey Keith

looks killer!!!! i love the wheels and how the truck sits! good for you on the jack, it's nice to get stuff for our selfs. I always love to buy new tools.

Ray

killer71 · 03-21-2009, 02:14 PM

that made a world of difference!

70k52wd · 03-21-2009, 02:52 PM

Man what a difference...It looks real nice sitting on those bad boys.

Get your welder guy to cut the top of wells off, raise them, weld, grind, putty, paint, dump.

I know your thoughts on an 18/20 combo, but do you think the inner fender issues would be eliminated. Run say, a 245/45/18. I need to look at dia. differences first I guess.

Very interesting...

70k52wd · 03-21-2009, 02:53 PM

Oh yea, nice jack...Is that a 4spd or auto?

**lolife99** · 03-21-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote: I know your thoughts on an 18/20 combo, but do you think the inner fender issues would be eliminated. Run say, a 245/45/18. I need to look at dia. differences first I guess.

You know I'm NOT a fan of the 18/20 combo. 20/22 I could do,... but not 18/20.
I just think these trucks need a 20 up front. IMO,... 18/20 don't look that good air'd up. Go for the 20/20 combo!

72BlckButy · 03-21-2009, 08:16 PM

Man Keith... I knew I should have stopped by this afternoon. Looks killer man!

Can't wait to go for a spin!

**lolife99** · 03-21-2009, 08:54 PM

Nate,... as soon as I make some bumpstops for the front,... the ralleys will go back on so it can go to the alignment shop.

72BlckButy · 03-21-2009, 08:59 PM

BTW... is the new jack for the '69?

67_C-30 · 03-21-2009, 09:14 PM

Oh my goodness that looks good!!!

01-27-2009, 08:45 AM	#52
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Man Keith.... that thing looks killer! It's looks like the Blazer is ready for a trip to GG's, well as soon as the TTII's arrive. __________________ -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)

01-27-2009, 11:26 AM	#53
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Yeah those are going to look sweet on it!!! Can't wait to see them mounted up! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-11-2009, 02:04 AM	#54
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) It looks great. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

02-17-2009, 12:54 PM	#55
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Well the gray centered TTII's are out. If you've been on the review board lately,... they aren't making them in 5x5 pattern anymore. Member Crawdadfox,... hooked me up with a killer deal on a set thru his American Racing Wheel guy. I then get a call today from Crawdad saying they are no longer going to manufacture the 5x5 pattern with the gray center. Still chrome. Still polished. No more gray. WTF? So,... I've change plans, and I'm going with polished TTII's. If I knew a decent powdercoater locally,... I might want to attempt to have the centers powdercoated when they get here. Rant off. Here's a link to the review board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329277. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-17-2009, 01:12 PM	#56
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Man that thing is sweet! The polished wheels will look good on there. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-17-2009, 11:17 PM	#57
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Bummer... This would look GREAT imo, if they're still made. I like these also...And, they are still making them. Less cost, *sinister* look...

02-17-2009, 11:26 PM	#58
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Those look OK. Wrong backspace for me though,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-18-2009, 10:10 AM	#59
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) lOOK SO GOOD! A blazer will be my next project for sure.. __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

02-18-2009, 08:07 PM	#60
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Sorry if i missed it but how much lower were you able to drop with the tubular arms versus stock arms? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

02-18-2009, 08:25 PM	#61
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) I'm not sure you can get any lower. Maybe an inch,... since you aren't running a cup in the lower arm. I think the upper ball joint angle might be better suited for bags, (not as much binding at full dump), but the limiting factor is still the lower control arm u-bolts setting on the ground. They also have a lower plate to bolt the bag directly to. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-19-2009, 03:36 PM	#62
fixit-p Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yay Area CA Posts: 2,329	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) That looks good and i really like the stance did you have to do anything to the rear suspension or is it just bagged and notched w/stock trailing arms

02-19-2009, 04:50 PM	#63
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Just bags, 2" blocks, and a bolt in c-notch with a 1" bumpstop in the notch,... on stock trailing arms. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-21-2009, 01:26 PM	#64
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Well my wheels finally came in from American Racing. (almost 2 months) I want to give members Crawdadfox and Hot Trux a BIG THANKS for hooking me up with a great deal on the wheels (Crawdadfox) and tires (hot trux). Today I got them mounted on the old blazer. Crawdad did alot of legwork to get these to me,... especially after AR decided they wouldn't make 5x5 "gray centered" TTII's anymore. (What the H#LL?) Hot Trux,... gave me a super deal on the Tires and took alot of his spare time to get them mounted and balanced for me after work. I owe these guys. The wheels are 20x8 (5.25" bs) and 20x9.5 (5.50" bs). Tires are 245/40-20 and 295/40-20 Firestone Firehawks. The fit is perfect. The lugnuts are "bullet" lugnuts from Newstalgia Wheels. The bigger diameter wheels, really limits how low I can go with the inner fenders still in. Before,...with the ralleys on,... I could lay the a-arms on the ground. Now they are nowhere close to touching the ground. This first picture is with the front tires about 1" off of the inner fenders and the rearend setting on the 1" bumpstops in the bolt in c-notch. (I may have to do some modifying to the inner fenders,... but I'm still going to run them). Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-21-2009 at 01:31 PM.

03-21-2009, 01:40 PM	#65
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Here's a look at how far the a-arms are from the ground. Right now I can get it an inch closer if I set the inner fenders on the tires. On a side note,... this is my new floor jack from Sears. ($299) Most of my floor jacks are really old and well used. I decided to give myself a gift. ( I love buying new tools, etc.) This is the most expensive jack I have ever bought,... I guess because of the "coolness" in the design. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-21-2009, 01:52 PM	#66
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) I never get over what a huge difference a simple wheel and tire change makes in the looks of a vehicle.....they look killer on there! __________________ Down......with the sickness!!



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03-21-2009, 02:09 PM	#67
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Hey Keith looks killer!!!! i love the wheels and how the truck sits! good for you on the jack, it's nice to get stuff for our selfs. I always love to buy new tools. Ray

03-21-2009, 02:14 PM	#68
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) that made a world of difference! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

03-21-2009, 02:52 PM	#69
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Man what a difference...It looks real nice sitting on those bad boys. Get your welder guy to cut the top of wells off, raise them, weld, grind, putty, paint, dump. I know your thoughts on an 18/20 combo, but do you think the inner fender issues would be eliminated. Run say, a 245/45/18. I need to look at dia. differences first I guess. Very interesting...

03-21-2009, 02:53 PM	#70
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Oh yea, nice jack...Is that a 4spd or auto?

03-21-2009, 07:54 PM	#71
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Quote: I know your thoughts on an 18/20 combo, but do you think the inner fender issues would be eliminated. Run say, a 245/45/18. I need to look at dia. differences first I guess. You know I'm NOT a fan of the 18/20 combo. 20/22 I could do,... but not 18/20. I just think these trucks need a 20 up front. IMO,... 18/20 don't look that good air'd up. Go for the 20/20 combo! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-21-2009 at 07:56 PM.

03-21-2009, 08:16 PM	#72
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Man Keith... I knew I should have stopped by this afternoon. Looks killer man! Can't wait to go for a spin! __________________ -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)

03-21-2009, 08:54 PM	#73
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) Nate,... as soon as I make some bumpstops for the front,... the ralleys will go back on so it can go to the alignment shop. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-21-2009, 08:59 PM	#74
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms installed (with pics) BTW... is the new jack for the '69? __________________ -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)

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