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Purs · 09-23-2008, 10:50 PM

obviously it's not level. It was supposed to be a 2.5" lift but looks more like 4" to me. Do you think the ORD 1" Add-a-leaf will be enough to get the rear level or should I try a shackle flip?

thanks.

BLUE THUNDER · 09-23-2008, 11:11 PM

I think an add-a-leaf or a small lift block will take care of it. I'm not too familiar with a shackle flip, but i think that would get you a little more altitude. Where in west Texas are you. Maybe you can make it down when we have South Texas Blazer Fest, (un-official name). Later, Mario

sandking · 09-23-2008, 11:30 PM

Looks great just like that!!!

bouncytruck · 09-23-2008, 11:39 PM

My truck has a 4" lift (pics in the signature link). Your's looks less than mine so I'd say it's a 2.5 -3" lift. I think a a zero rate should level it out and recenter the rear wheel in the opening. A shackle flip is going to give you about 4" inches of lift. Add that to the 2.5" you've got and you'll have a hotrod look.

Personally, i think it looks great like it is.

1972CST · 09-24-2008, 03:56 AM

Level it up and it will be right on! Looks a little "tug boatish" but progress is always great.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-24-2008, 04:11 AM

This is why GQ has, I mean will have had, 4/6 lift. She
sits just a hare higher in the back. (Opposite of yours)
But when her top is on she is 100% level front to rear.

vtblazer · 09-24-2008, 07:06 AM

Definitely not a 4" lift but the rear doesn't really look like a 2.5" either.

A zero rate should work and at the same time give you some axle location options.

*Remember that the front wheel well opening is higher on the truck initially anyway...that alone can make a dead even lift look off.
(the body lines look pretty level in the pic to me)

**Yukon Jack** · 09-24-2008, 09:03 AM

I definitely wouldn't do the shackle flip either, it will move your rear axle forward even more than it is now. I think it looks fine as is but a Zero Rate like mention above will let you move the axle back 1" and probably look more level. Especially if you ever put your hard top back on.

Purs · 09-24-2008, 11:03 AM

excellent info.
It doesn't look bad from the front but looks way different from the back....

I'll check into the Zero Rates.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-24-2008, 02:48 PM

Dang, that second pic really does make it look low in the rear!

Funny, when I was putting in the 14 bolt in my K5 I spent alot of time getting the rear end level - looked good when I was looking at it in the shop, but if I took a pic, looked really low in the rear. Turns out I wasn't keeping my camera level, member FredT rotated the image a little when he saw my image was crooked (based off of the way the wall posts were angled) and then he posted the photo for me to see the difference.

Not sure if that is happening a little with the above pic but for fun I rotated it a bit

Burt4x4 · 09-24-2008, 03:19 PM

The main reason the butt saggs is that most all pre-made lift kits are made using the weight specs from a pickup truck. The K5's butt is much heavier than a p/u = saggy butt!
I run 4" front and 5.5" rear and I sit just a tad higher in the butt = Stink Bug
With a hardtop on I sit darn close to level.
I like the stinkbug look better than the saggy butt look.
.02c
Burt

Purs · 09-24-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt4x4

I like the stinkbug look better than the saggy butt look.
.02c
Burt

me too.

Big J · 09-24-2008, 04:58 PM

You still gotta nice lookin' rig.

Chevyman63 · 09-24-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burt4x4

I like the stinkbug look better than the saggy butt look.
.02c
Burt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

You still gotta nice lookin' rig.

smokekiki · 09-25-2008, 11:58 AM

Was the rear spring replaced,or was the lift from a block? If they are the original springs,they may be sagging from wear and tear.

dirty trucker · 09-26-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

dirty trucker · 09-26-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

dirty trucker · 09-26-2008, 01:17 PM

Sorry guys!!!!! I was trying to use the icon thing.... Obviuosly my computer skills are showing thru!!!!!!

Chevyman63 · 09-26-2008, 01:32 PM

We're all learning as we go...well at least I know I am.

OrangeCrush1970 · 09-26-2008, 01:40 PM

Purs, that is a sweet blazer! I think an axle flip will throw you up another 4" so that may not be the answer...sorry if someone already said that- I think that lift blocks would be the best fix. Even then you could go w/ a 1" add a leaf if it needs a little more-

09-23-2008, 10:50 PM	#1
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Bummed! obviously it's not level. It was supposed to be a 2.5" lift but looks more like 4" to me. Do you think the ORD 1" Add-a-leaf will be enough to get the rear level or should I try a shackle flip? thanks. Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." Last edited by Purs; 09-24-2008 at 11:08 AM. Reason: made pic smaller

09-23-2008, 11:11 PM	#2
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Bummed! I think an add-a-leaf or a small lift block will take care of it. I'm not too familiar with a shackle flip, but i think that would get you a little more altitude. Where in west Texas are you. Maybe you can make it down when we have South Texas Blazer Fest, (un-official name). Later, Mario

09-23-2008, 11:30 PM	#3
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Bummed! Looks great just like that!!! __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

09-23-2008, 11:39 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Bummed! My truck has a 4" lift (pics in the signature link). Your's looks less than mine so I'd say it's a 2.5 -3" lift. I think a a zero rate should level it out and recenter the rear wheel in the opening. A shackle flip is going to give you about 4" inches of lift. Add that to the 2.5" you've got and you'll have a hotrod look. Personally, i think it looks great like it is. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-24-2008, 03:56 AM	#5
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Bummed! Level it up and it will be right on! Looks a little "tug boatish" but progress is always great.

09-24-2008, 04:11 AM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: Bummed! This is why GQ has, I mean will have had, 4/6 lift. She sits just a hare higher in the back. (Opposite of yours) But when her top is on she is 100% level front to rear. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-24-2008, 07:06 AM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Bummed! Definitely not a 4" lift but the rear doesn't really look like a 2.5" either. A zero rate should work and at the same time give you some axle location options. *Remember that the front wheel well opening is higher on the truck initially anyway...that alone can make a dead even lift look off. (the body lines look pretty level in the pic to me)

09-24-2008, 09:03 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Bummed! I definitely wouldn't do the shackle flip either, it will move your rear axle forward even more than it is now. I think it looks fine as is but a Zero Rate like mention above will let you move the axle back 1" and probably look more level. Especially if you ever put your hard top back on. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-24-2008, 11:03 AM	#9
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Re: Bummed! excellent info. It doesn't look bad from the front but looks way different from the back.... I'll check into the Zero Rates. Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." Last edited by Purs; 09-24-2008 at 11:09 AM. Reason: made pics smaller

09-24-2008, 02:48 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Bummed! Dang, that second pic really does make it look low in the rear! Funny, when I was putting in the 14 bolt in my K5 I spent alot of time getting the rear end level - looked good when I was looking at it in the shop, but if I took a pic, looked really low in the rear. Turns out I wasn't keeping my camera level, member FredT rotated the image a little when he saw my image was crooked (based off of the way the wall posts were angled) and then he posted the photo for me to see the difference. Not sure if that is happening a little with the above pic but for fun I rotated it a bit Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 09-24-2008 at 02:57 PM.

09-24-2008, 03:19 PM	#11
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Bummed! The main reason the butt saggs is that most all pre-made lift kits are made using the weight specs from a pickup truck. The K5's butt is much heavier than a p/u = saggy butt! I run 4" front and 5.5" rear and I sit just a tad higher in the butt = Stink Bug With a hardtop on I sit darn close to level. I like the stinkbug look better than the saggy butt look. .02c Burt __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

09-24-2008, 04:58 PM	#13
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Bummed! You still gotta nice lookin' rig. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

09-25-2008, 11:58 AM	#15
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Re: Bummed! Was the rear spring replaced,or was the lift from a block? If they are the original springs,they may be sagging from wear and tear. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

09-26-2008, 01:17 PM	#18
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Re: Bummed! Sorry guys!!!!! I was trying to use the icon thing.... Obviuosly my computer skills are showing thru!!!!!!

09-26-2008, 01:32 PM	#19
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09-26-2008, 01:40 PM	#20
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Bummed! Purs, that is a sweet blazer! I think an axle flip will throw you up another 4" so that may not be the answer...sorry if someone already said that- I think that lift blocks would be the best fix. Even then you could go w/ a 1" add a leaf if it needs a little more- __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

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