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Old 06-30-2004, 10:55 PM   #1
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to lift or not?? I need suggestions!

Guys, I need your help or suggestions.
Here is the current situation.
Front: Worn stock 2 leaf front springs and very worn bushings Rear: Worn stock 6 leaf 2nd gen springs with a 2" block and worn bushing
Rancho 9000x and 32x11.5x15 on all four corners
I use the Blazer as a daily driver and tow a 1500lb boat on some weekends. Very limited and mild off road use.

I am wanting to replace the spring and bushing on all four corners, but want to keep the ride a comfortable as possible since it is a daily driver.
I want to replace springs and bushings on all four corners. I am thinking about using a 2" TC lift kit and possible upgrading to 33x12.5, but I am worried about ride comfort or if I should just buy new factory style springs and stay with 32s.
What is my best bet?
Help comments or suggestions would be helpful.

Sorry for being so long winded.

Thanks in advance for you help.
Blake
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Old 07-01-2004, 12:34 AM   #2
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Hello, I've found that with my 4" although a bit more rigid offers a more stable feeling
ride instead of the "floaty" boat feeling with a stock suspension. I personally would go with the lift. You'll also be pleased with it's appearance. Just my opinion
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Old 07-01-2004, 12:00 PM   #3
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I am also looking at TC lifts at the moment. From what I have heard, if you go with springs in the rear, you will want to get springs for the back that are 2" higher than the fronts to help level things out. I guess TC actually recommends this for blazers because of the additional weight in the back as opposed to trucks.
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Old 07-01-2004, 05:16 PM   #4
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I have a 4"tc lift on my blazer.It sets level.i went went with all spring.It also rides better than stock.
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Old 07-02-2004, 08:05 AM   #5
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My blazer had 3" blocks under 5 leafs in the back and an extra leaf full length in the front which gave it a lift of about 3-4" overall. It was running 33" tires on 10" wagon wheels with 373 gears. Decent ride, handeling ok, height a little tall for my personal taste as you would feel it on turns. So, rear blocks out, 33" tires coming off 10" and going onto stock ralley 8" wheels, and asap--the front extra leaf will be coming out. Just finishing up on swapping out the 373 for 308posi in the back and the front will get swapped asap as well. Anticipate better handling being 3" lower, anticipate a little better mpg on highway with lower rpms, and expect no more mud thrown onto the body from the tires extending beyond the bodyline.
Lifts, tire size, gear ratio, suspension,---this is all a personal choice for looks, ride, economy. Some say I will be lugging with the 33"s and 308 gears---perhaps but my 350 was really built and pushing 300+hp so I'll compromise some lugging for some MPG.
Will see the results in the next few days-----Huck
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Old 07-02-2004, 04:49 PM   #6
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I'M IN SOMEWHAT OF AGREEMENT WITH HUCK, THE ONE I JUST BOUGHT HAS
A 4" F AND 6" REAR ALL SPRING LIFT SO IT IS LEVEL W/ THE TOP ON, IT HAS
35 X 12.5 BFG'S ON 8" RALLY'S AND JOSEPH SAID IT RIDE REAL SMOOTH, HE
DID STAY WITH THE STOCK 3:07/3:08 GEARS, BUT IT WON'T LUG MUCH DO
TO THE LT1 CAMARO MOTOR IN IT PUSHING CLOSE TO 450 HORSES.
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