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stomper · 03-23-2008, 09:45 PM

So I looked for months to find a nice K5. Passed on all the lifted ones because they had too many other modifications for my taste. Finally found this unmolested truck and like it that way. However, I am itching for a 4" lift, 15x10 Classic II's and 33"x12.5" BFG's or Wrangler (MTR's?). The only other mod I would ever make on the truck is add a 3 spoke GM wood steering wheel. It's never been lifted as far as I can tell. Should I do it? Or leave it the way it is?

OldCreek · 03-23-2008, 09:52 PM

Hmmm...
Nice blazer. At the minimum, it could use some taller and wider tires. I believe you can fit up to 33"s on the stock height. Not sure they would fit on the stock rims...but they could be widened if you like the look.
I think 4" with 33"s is just about perfect for an all around look.

1tonblaze · 03-23-2008, 10:19 PM

4 inch lift with 33s and the classic 2s will make that truck look good . thats what i started out with on my blazer and well i got the itch to go higher

bouncytruck · 03-23-2008, 11:00 PM

I'm running a 4" lift with the stock wheels/tire combo. If you don't like it it can be swapped back.

Keep in mind, your ride will change if you lift it and put on bigger/wider tires.

69TowRig · 03-24-2008, 02:10 AM

I run 32x11.50 MT/Rs on 15x8 wagon wheels w/stock suspension. It looks OK but I want to make it higher.

OLD SKOOL K5 · 03-24-2008, 05:19 AM

Yeahh,Lift it!!!! Then it will be alot more fun to drive. Just make sure you keep and store all the old parts.

CJ5 Convert · 03-24-2008, 08:54 AM

Lift it and keep the parts. Then you can go back if you don't like it. JMO -Jason

Mint68 · 03-24-2008, 08:59 AM

I think it will look good either way. Can you ever make one look bad? Do you have any other pics of it? It looks really nice.

vtblazer · 03-24-2008, 03:15 PM

Post it up in photoshop and you'll be able to see what it would look like prior to acually doing it.

4" lift w/33's is a classic look for the blazers but yours is so stock now...tough call.

Fair warning, once you start...

Chevyman63 · 03-24-2008, 04:48 PM

I could've answered that without even looking at the pic. By all means...lift it!

Long Roof · 03-24-2008, 05:06 PM

Lift it!!! You can always put it back later.

stomper · 03-24-2008, 08:33 PM

I put ralleys and 31's on it right after I got it a year and a half ago. That kept me for a while. I swap on the original wheels/caps depending on my mood - but a lift kit is a commitment. It's a pretty 'bouncy' ride. I figure it needs shocks so wondering if I get a set or just go for the lift. I'll put it on the photoshop forum and see if anyone can put the 4", classics, and 33's on it. P.S. The rust hole is fixed now. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=270838

BLUE THUNDER · 03-24-2008, 10:39 PM

I would lift it for sure. The lift and the M/T classic II's suit our trucks perfectly. I hope to do the same thing soon. Later, Mario.

AJs72K5 · 03-24-2008, 11:13 PM

Lift it! DO IT! But, like vtblazer said, once you do the lift, you'll find yourself saying, "Might as well...", and will start showing other symptoms of the "sickness". Admitting you have the disease is just the first step to recovery. I refuse to admit it

72BlckButy · 03-25-2008, 03:53 AM

I'd put some different wheels on there first and see how much you like it, and then go from there.

Jtrux · 03-25-2008, 09:55 PM

I like the stock look better but apparently i'm the only one.

dan42 · 03-26-2008, 08:42 AM

Do not lift it. It compromises the ride and destroys another original. They weren't designed to be lifted and there is really no point other than being able to put bigger tires on it. I say leave it stock height.

Jtrux · 03-26-2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

Do not lift it. It compromises the ride and destroys another original. They weren't designed to be lifted and there is really no point other than being able to put bigger tires on it. I say leave it stock height.

Exactly!

vtblazer · 03-26-2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

Do not lift it. It compromises the ride

True it changes the spring rates but not necessarily the ride, in some cases it will improve the old style truck ride, provide for a safer vehicle and all around better handling driver.

Contingent on the condition of the existing 'stock/original' suspension and what their being replaced with of course.

ClassicJimmy · 03-27-2008, 07:35 PM

Lift it - keep the original parts - don't like it, put it back.
Very nice ride either way!

stomper · 03-28-2008, 07:56 AM

I know I will love the way it looks lifted with Classic II's and I'm not worried about ride quality. I installed a 6" Skyjacker Softride on an '86 suburban and it rode better after the lift and 35's.

My quandry is molesting this virgin K5. I can put the stock springs back on but honestly, I probably never would - and it's only original once. I feel more like a curator of a piece of history than "it's mine and I can do what I want with it". I dunno, maybe I'm overthinking it - it's just an old truck with a bunch of miles on it.

72cheyennesuper20 · 03-28-2008, 08:13 AM

When I saw the title of this thread, I thought sure lift it, Then I saw your Blazer and now I dont know thats a good looking stock blazer, But it would look cool lifted. Does it have any cool options?

stomper · 03-28-2008, 08:22 AM

Spid

72cheyennesuper20 · 03-28-2008, 08:26 AM

O.K. You win, You have my dream Blazer. Thanks for the SPID pic.

stomper · 04-04-2008, 04:10 AM

There's a couple pix in the photoshop section.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285230

I'm leaning toward, yea.

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03-23-2008, 09:45 PM	#1
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Should I lift it? So I looked for months to find a nice K5. Passed on all the lifted ones because they had too many other modifications for my taste. Finally found this unmolested truck and like it that way. However, I am itching for a 4" lift, 15x10 Classic II's and 33"x12.5" BFG's or Wrangler (MTR's?). The only other mod I would ever make on the truck is add a 3 spoke GM wood steering wheel. It's never been lifted as far as I can tell. Should I do it? Or leave it the way it is? Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-23-2008, 09:52 PM	#2
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Should I lift it? Hmmm... Nice blazer. At the minimum, it could use some taller and wider tires. I believe you can fit up to 33"s on the stock height. Not sure they would fit on the stock rims...but they could be widened if you like the look. I think 4" with 33"s is just about perfect for an all around look. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

03-23-2008, 10:19 PM	#3
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: Should I lift it? 4 inch lift with 33s and the classic 2s will make that truck look good . thats what i started out with on my blazer and well i got the itch to go higher __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

03-23-2008, 11:00 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Should I lift it? I'm running a 4" lift with the stock wheels/tire combo. If you don't like it it can be swapped back. Keep in mind, your ride will change if you lift it and put on bigger/wider tires. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-24-2008, 02:10 AM	#5
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Should I lift it? I run 32x11.50 MT/Rs on 15x8 wagon wheels w/stock suspension. It looks OK but I want to make it higher. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

03-24-2008, 05:19 AM	#6
OLD SKOOL K5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura, Southern California Posts: 67	Re: Should I lift it? Yeahh,Lift it!!!! Then it will be alot more fun to drive. Just make sure you keep and store all the old parts.

03-24-2008, 08:54 AM	#7
CJ5 Convert Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,079	Re: Should I lift it? Lift it and keep the parts. Then you can go back if you don't like it. JMO -Jason __________________ - Jason *Orange Crush - 1969 K5 Blazer CST 4WD MONEY PIT* 1975 CJ5 Renegade - Levi's Edition - 304 V8 original paint

03-24-2008, 08:59 AM	#8
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: Should I lift it? I think it will look good either way. Can you ever make one look bad? Do you have any other pics of it? It looks really nice.

03-24-2008, 03:15 PM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Should I lift it? Post it up in photoshop and you'll be able to see what it would look like prior to acually doing it. 4" lift w/33's is a classic look for the blazers but yours is so stock now...tough call. Fair warning, once you start...

03-24-2008, 04:48 PM	#10
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Should I lift it? I could've answered that without even looking at the pic. By all means...lift it! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

03-24-2008, 05:06 PM	#11
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Should I lift it? Lift it!!! You can always put it back later. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

03-24-2008, 08:33 PM	#12
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: Should I lift it? I put ralleys and 31's on it right after I got it a year and a half ago. That kept me for a while. I swap on the original wheels/caps depending on my mood - but a lift kit is a commitment. It's a pretty 'bouncy' ride. I figure it needs shocks so wondering if I get a set or just go for the lift. I'll put it on the photoshop forum and see if anyone can put the 4", classics, and 33's on it. P.S. The rust hole is fixed now. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=270838 Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-24-2008, 10:39 PM	#13
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Should I lift it? I would lift it for sure. The lift and the M/T classic II's suit our trucks perfectly. I hope to do the same thing soon. Later, Mario.

03-24-2008, 11:13 PM	#14
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Should I lift it? Lift it! DO IT! But, like vtblazer said, once you do the lift, you'll find yourself saying, "Might as well...", and will start showing other symptoms of the "sickness". Admitting you have the disease is just the first step to recovery. I refuse to admit it __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff



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03-25-2008, 03:53 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Should I lift it? I'd put some different wheels on there first and see how much you like it, and then go from there. __________________ -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)

03-25-2008, 09:55 PM	#16
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Should I lift it? I like the stock look better but apparently i'm the only one. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

03-26-2008, 08:42 AM	#17
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Should I lift it? Do not lift it. It compromises the ride and destroys another original. They weren't designed to be lifted and there is really no point other than being able to put bigger tires on it. I say leave it stock height. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-27-2008, 07:35 PM	#20
ClassicJimmy FNG to resto/mod world! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 196	Re: Should I lift it? Lift it - keep the original parts - don't like it, put it back. Very nice ride either way! __________________ 71 GMC Jimmy - under construction 75 GMC K25 Sierra Grande - under deconstruction 92 Chevy K2500 ECSB - sold 04 Nissan Titan ECSB Off Road - sold & missed 13 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck) - sold 16 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck)

03-28-2008, 07:56 AM	#21
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: Should I lift it? I know I will love the way it looks lifted with Classic II's and I'm not worried about ride quality. I installed a 6" Skyjacker Softride on an '86 suburban and it rode better after the lift and 35's. My quandry is molesting this virgin K5. I can put the stock springs back on but honestly, I probably never would - and it's only original once. I feel more like a curator of a piece of history than "it's mine and I can do what I want with it". I dunno, maybe I'm overthinking it - it's just an old truck with a bunch of miles on it. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-28-2008, 08:13 AM	#22
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: Should I lift it? When I saw the title of this thread, I thought sure lift it, Then I saw your Blazer and now I dont know thats a good looking stock blazer, But it would look cool lifted. Does it have any cool options?

03-28-2008, 08:22 AM	#23
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: Should I lift it? Spid Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-28-2008, 08:26 AM	#24
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: Should I lift it? O.K. You win, You have my dream Blazer. Thanks for the SPID pic.

04-04-2008, 04:10 AM	#25
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: Should I lift it? There's a couple pix in the photoshop section. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285230 I'm leaning toward, yea. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

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