Anybody here bagged a blazer?

[Trifelynn]

I guess with my project(71 2wd blazer), I am going to start with the chassis...
which includes bags

I was wondering if I have to do a C-Notch?

If so...how do I make it so that the back seats still fit and what-not...
any help would be great...maybe even a few pics

thanks guys

Lenny

[Alexis]

contact brad2 , he's got a sweet 2wd in the works.

[grnddwn]

Yes you have to notch it if you want it to sit low, but I've built my notch and tub so it will fit under my back seat

[lolife99]

grnddwn,... do you have any frame shots of your blazer? Front and rear. Cool ride,.... thanks. Lolife99.

[Trifelynn]

Yeah, I would like to see a picture, if you can...

so, I can see what it looks like.

how much head room do you lose with the seats?

I figured you would have to cut the bed floor, and make it a little higher to cover the notch

[MrShelley]

This Blazer isn't even C-notched in the rear and it sits nice and low.

[Trifelynn]

So, if it is not notched...then how did you get it so low?

From what I understood, you had to notch so that it wouldn't rub when you
let all the air out....


I am just trying to figure out the best way to lower it...

I know I want bags...because from what I know that is the ride quality is the best....

[MrShelley]

It's not my Blazer, simply one I saw at Super Chevy. I snuck a peek under it to look at the bag set-up, and noticed it wasn't notched. I was also surprised that it sat so low without a notch.

[N2TRUX]

I'm not sure what your concerns are about C-notching your ride. If done properly it won't effect the integrity of the frame. If it's done well, it might even make the frame stiffer.

My Blazer is an 82 so the frame is different from yours in the rear. Regardless I wanted to show you how it's notched. The notch allows the rear end to go within 1" of the floor pan. It's as low as you can go "without" cutting the floor pan.

You can step-notch the rear and cut the floor too. If your concerned with still using the rear seat, just keep the step-notch small.....

[N2TRUX]

With a small notch it won't go as low as some, but it still gets pretty low. The notch will make a huge difference in how low you can go and still drive....

[raggedjim]

Trife, I just found a new website called webrodder.com that has some great tech articles. One is an Airride suspension swap on a c10 that should help with your blazer.

You have to join to get in but the tech articles are worth the trouble.

Rg

[Trifelynn]

thanks a bunch...

I am trying to break all my projects down...and frame, and suspension
are first...so, I just want to know what I am doing, before I get started....
gonna start taking everything off the frame in the next week or so...then the frame work is happening...

thanks for all the help

[MrShelley]

Here's a pic of the axle/frame area on the Blazer I posted before. Notice how low the truck sits even without a notch.

[lolife99]

My blazer has about that much room also,... and mine bounces off the snubbers on most hard dips in the road. I really don't want to notch it, either. I have ECE's shock reloctors, shocks, adjustable panhard bar, and 6" drop springs. Does that blazer have bags or coils? Hard to tell in the pic.

[Trifelynn]

Yeah, that definitely looks good...
I really didnt want to notch, if I didn't have to, and I am told
not to get that bolt in kit <shrug> I don't see why not, but oh well

[MrShelley]

The Blazer in the pic is bagged. Sorry the pic isn't better, but it was hard to get under it since it was so low.

[shifty]

Classic Chevy C-10 Upgrades - Part 1
Installing new disc brakes, dropped spindles and air suspension in the front of the 1963-72 Chevy C-10

Classic Chevy C-10 Upgrades - Part 2
Rear air suspension and plumbing suggestions for the 1960-72 GM trucks


Six Pack to GO - Part 5
Rebuilding the front suspension for the 6-pack and all other 1963-72 GM trucks

Some other articles:
http://webrodder.com/index.php?searc...Stories&CID=11

http://webrodder.com/article.php?AID=42&SID=60

[bagged72blaz]

I did CCPs bolt in notch and it was very simple. I personnelly wouldn't lower with out a notch. But I had mine bagged in the rear prior to the notch. I didn't like it. I wanted to drive with it at the height that it sat when the rear axle housing was sitting against the frame. But thats the beauty of these trailing arm trucks, so easy to throw the coils and bolt bags in and see how you like it. Then you can always notch later. But don't screw up like I did and get firestone bags they don't compress as low and lift as high as Slam Specialties or airlift bags.

[72BLAZERDUDE]

We used the bolt-in notch (99.00) from CPP on my sons 71 and it was very easy. Quality and fit was great. I guess if you were worried about it weld it in after. Now we did have the bed off so that did make access much easier but I think it shouldn't be to hard on my Blazer. Just have to be a little more creative on using the grinder. I think with bags you almost have to notch it. I am doing mine in 2 weeks. so I will keep you posted.

[BIG_BLAZER86]

n2tRUX WHAT SIZE ARE THOSE RIMS,I have a 78 2wd blazer and I'm putting 24" rims on it. I plan on a 8" c notch in the rear and Zing the frame in the front. Hopefuly I'll be starting that project here soon, will post pictures as soon as I do.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by BIG_BLAZER86

n2tRUX WHAT SIZE ARE THOSE RIMS....

Those are 20's in that pic. They have been sold though. If I ever get this thing finished it will be rolling on 22's. The rear floor will be raised a bit so I don't have to have a huge hump for a bridge. It won't be laying rocker, but it will be close enough to make me happy....

This is how the front will sit.....

[bagged74]

I hate Ken
j/k buddy

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by bagged74

I hate Ken

You might not be so envious if you were keeping tabs on my shop bill. Of course you might be further along on a project if you would ever keep one....

[bagged74]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

. Of course you might be further along on a project if you would ever keep one....

Damn I guess you got me on that one. But, I promise this one is going to stay for a while. My wife is going to kill me if I even mention selling/trading/buying anything else right now.

[bagged72blaz]

Here's a pic of mine. Cpp notch with bumpstops, and dropped lower arms,