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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Highs (Raising/Lifts) => Topic started by: Mike Phillips on February 16, 2008, 10:02:57 am
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Suspension Upgrade for Taller Tires
The end goal for this Blazer is a set of 44" Super Swamper's or Boggers, haven't decided yet, but I'm not ready to do a super lift on the Blazer just yet so I want to add some taller tires using the suspension lift I already have and/or I can do some modifications/upgrades as long as they are within budget for right now which isn't much for the suspension segment of this truck at this time.
Truck came with a 4" Pro Comp Lift, below are some pictures of the the way the Jimmy is currently sitting. Have access to a number of sets of larger tires including some Super Swamper 36", 38" and even some 42" tires. Don't have the tires close enough to trial fit them so thought I would see if anyone here could offers some insight as to what will fit from their experience and what I have to work with and would be open to suggestions as to how I could lift it a little more if that's what's needed for one of the above tire sizes.
Front Suspension - Current Wheels and Tires are Mickey Thompson Classics 16x9.75 with 285/70/16 BFG All Terrain tires.
(http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/1/1975JimmySuspension001.jpg)
Driver's Front
(http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/1/1975JimmySuspension006.jpg)
Passenger Front
(http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/1/1975JimmySuspension007.jpg)
Front Springs
(http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/1/1975JimmySuspension008.jpg)
Steering Arm
(http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/1/1975JimmySuspension009.jpg)
Rear Suspension
(http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/1/1975JimmySuspension002.jpg)
Driver's Rear
(http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/1/1975JimmySuspension004.jpg)
Passenger's Rear
(http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/1/1975JimmySuspension003.jpg)
I found a pictures of how I want the Blazer to look eventually but the picture is hosted and watermarked on the Colorado K5 forum and I wasn't sure if it would be good Netiquette to post it here, maybe a Mod could shoot me a PM with a yes or no?
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That site is weird, they changed to a closed forum unless you subscribe for $25 bucks a year or something which to me is cheesier than velveeta so I wouldn't link any pix from them because they're probably sue happy.
Why do you want to lift it so much? You're going to ruin the way that sucker rides. The height would look good with a An add a leaf or just a set of 6" springs... With the add a leafs you can fit 33"s and maybe 35"s but the front will probably rub.
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That site is weird, they changed to a closed forum unless you subscribe for $25 bucks a year or something which to me is cheesier than velveeta so I wouldn't link any pix from them because they're probably sue happy.
Checked and noted. (That's probably why I'm here)
Why do you want to lift it so much? You're going to ruin the way that sucker rides.
I don't know, guess I just want to have some fun? I built and drove the below truck for 12 years, burned through one set of 35", and 2 sets of 44", and loved every second of it. I drove fine, I pulled my drag boat all over Oregon with it with about a 4' drop hitch, so I'm pretty sure I have a good feel for what I'm getting into with the Blazer. I originally built the 3/4 ton Chevy because I wanted the longer wheel base and a cab that was separated from the bed for more flexibility, but the Jimmy I'm building is mostly just to be a Pavement Pounder plus pull a Quad Trailer to riding locations.
(http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/1/FosterMudFlats011.jpg)
1970 Sanger Drag Boat
(http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/1/270SangerDragBoat_631984.jpg)
The height would look good with a An add a leaf or just a set of 6" springs... With the add a leafs you can fit 33"s and maybe 35"s but the front will probably rub.
Hmmm.... where's the best place to find aftermarket springs and "Add-a-leaf" systems for my application?
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summit, jc whitney, 4wheel wholesale, there's a zillion places just watch the ebay ones since they usually overcharge on shipping.
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I don't mind if you link to a pic, you can always save it to you machine and upload it.
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I don't mind if you link to a pic, you can always save it to you machine and upload it.
It has a watermark on it, I could smudge it out, or link to it directly, but I don't want to step on any toes. I'll just wait till mine's done then post a picture here, that way I don't ruffle any feathers.
Back to work, we have the day off today, (President's Day), and we're burning daylight....
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Something to look at, I went to these guys for a bunch of my parts for my K-30 after shopping around quite a bit.
http://www.suspensionconnection.com/
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Don't do it if it is watermarked.... That I wouldn't like myself..