70' Blazer on 80' Blazer frame? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BlueDSM · 07-17-2007, 12:14 PM

The vehicle is:
1970 K5 Blazer 4x4
6cyl Manual

Drum Brakes in front

I'm was considering going the 2WD route, and slamming it on 20's or 22's....

I found a 1980 2WD K5 Blazer for cheap, it already has disc brakes and a 350/Auto.

Will the 70 body bolt up to the 80 frame? It would definitely make life easier....

Any help is appreciated

1969k10stepside · 07-17-2007, 12:51 PM

The frames are longer on the newer k5s and arent shaped the same.

NTR72GMC · 07-17-2007, 12:57 PM

I think they have a shorter wheel base and you will most likely have to move around body mounts. But that 2wd would be good for the suspenion and drive train. I think that would be the better way to do it

72 CustomCamper · 07-17-2007, 04:13 PM

69-72 Blazers have a 104 inch wheelbase. 73-91? Blazers have a 106.5 inch wheelbase...

Chuck

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-17-2007, 05:17 PM

Rob everything you can, use the 70 frame and covert it to a 2wd

07-17-2007, 12:14 PM	#1
BlueDSM Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montreal.QC Posts: 1	70' Blazer on 80' Blazer frame? The vehicle is: 1970 K5 Blazer 4x4 6cyl Manual Drum Brakes in front I'm was considering going the 2WD route, and slamming it on 20's or 22's.... I found a 1980 2WD K5 Blazer for cheap, it already has disc brakes and a 350/Auto. Will the 70 body bolt up to the 80 frame? It would definitely make life easier.... Any help is appreciated

07-17-2007, 12:51 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: 70' Blazer on 80' Blazer frame? The frames are longer on the newer k5s and arent shaped the same. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 07-17-2007 at 12:52 PM.

07-17-2007, 12:57 PM	#3
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: 70' Blazer on 80' Blazer frame? I think they have a shorter wheel base and you will most likely have to move around body mounts. But that 2wd would be good for the suspenion and drive train. I think that would be the better way to do it

07-17-2007, 04:13 PM	#4
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: 70' Blazer on 80' Blazer frame? 69-72 Blazers have a 104 inch wheelbase. 73-91? Blazers have a 106.5 inch wheelbase... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

07-17-2007, 05:17 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: 70' Blazer on 80' Blazer frame? Rob everything you can, use the 70 frame and covert it to a 2wd __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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