What's the best 8" lift for a 71 blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1rippen6** · 06-16-2022, 08:51 PM

I have a friend looking for an 8 inch lift for a 71 blazer, he can find them for 73 up but nothing for a first gen. He would prefer all spring if they are still available.

**Richard** · 06-17-2022, 01:20 AM

The best would be springs from Deaver, Atlas or Alcan. IMO no comparison to the production kits, though end cost of all components may be almost double the "kit". At this point in time I believe Skyjacker is the only cheaper off the shelf kit. Would need to look for K10. Rear lift height may need to be adjusted as the Blazer is heavier in the back.
ORD may have something, but they just have springs made for them. In the end not any less than ordering yourself. And they will not make rear springs over 4" for some reason. Anything over that and they insist you use their rear shackle flip.

**1rippen6** · 06-17-2022, 11:20 AM

Awesome, thanks for the info!

SeventyOne · 06-21-2022, 04:00 PM

Just came to say the same thing. I'd go Alcan again if i were to buy lift springs for my first gen.

My 6" lift springs ride nice - I'd also recommend your friend do a shackle flip in the rear with 4" lift springs to make 8" lift.

06-16-2022, 08:51 PM	#1
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	What's the best 8" lift for a 71 blazer I have a friend looking for an 8 inch lift for a 71 blazer, he can find them for 73 up but nothing for a first gen. He would prefer all spring if they are still available.

06-17-2022, 01:20 AM	#2
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,880	Re: What's the best 8" lift for a 71 blazer The best would be springs from Deaver, Atlas or Alcan. IMO no comparison to the production kits, though end cost of all components may be almost double the "kit". At this point in time I believe Skyjacker is the only cheaper off the shelf kit. Would need to look for K10. Rear lift height may need to be adjusted as the Blazer is heavier in the back. ORD may have something, but they just have springs made for them. In the end not any less than ordering yourself. And they will not make rear springs over 4" for some reason. Anything over that and they insist you use their rear shackle flip. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

06-17-2022, 11:20 AM	#3
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: What's the best 8" lift for a 71 blazer Awesome, thanks for the info!

06-21-2022, 04:00 PM	#4
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: What's the best 8" lift for a 71 blazer Just came to say the same thing. I'd go Alcan again if i were to buy lift springs for my first gen. My 6" lift springs ride nice - I'd also recommend your friend do a shackle flip in the rear with 4" lift springs to make 8" lift.



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