Lowered 2 wheel drive Blazer for reference - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevys2die4 · 09-20-2005, 10:21 PM

Here are some photos of my 72 2 wheel drive Blazer drop for reference. 3 1/2"-5", I used the Early Classic Kit containing 2.5" drop spindles with 1" drop springs in the front for the rear I used 5" drop springs. I also installed shock relocater kit w/KYB Shocks, adjustable panhard bar and new trailing arm bushings. The rims are 16" American Racing. It took me 1 weekend to complete(i'm slow). What a difference! I thought someone might like to see some pictures of the drop to get an idea of the look. It's alot of money to spend to find out it is not low enough or to low. The ride is great, Just need to get the front end aligned.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-20-2005, 11:14 PM

Very nice ride... That is a great looking 2wd blazer..

Pop's72 · 09-21-2005, 04:13 AM

You made the drop, looks good!!

*72CSTC5* · 09-21-2005, 09:17 AM

Ah, much better. It looked like a 4wd in the first picture! Just kidding. Nice Blazer.

**Tom Vogel** · 09-21-2005, 10:27 AM

I started with the same drop before tearing mine apart for restoration. One thing you will notice, because the top weighs over 300 lbs, the ride height in the back will vary significantly between top-on and top-off. I ended up using Early Classics air bag suspension on the rear, because the adjustability overcomes this. I like it so much, Im toying with the idea of changing to air ride technologies bags on the front.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-21-2005, 12:22 PM

Looks great!

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-21-2005, 03:49 PM

chevys2die4 · 09-21-2005, 03:59 PM

Tom, never thought about weight of the top, I may have to go with the soft top! HMM does it ever end!

**lolife99** · 09-21-2005, 05:11 PM

Sweet Blazer! How about some engine and interior shots?!

Big Block · 09-21-2005, 06:17 PM

I think it looks great!!! I was wondering what a 3/5 drop would look like. Thanks for sharing your pictures. I have a 72 I would like to drop. How much spring travel is in the rear? Is it close to the frame? Does it bottom out on big bumps? Thanks B.B.

chevys2die4 · 09-21-2005, 09:03 PM

There is plenty of travel left. not even close to bump stops. I have not come close to bottoming out yet and I have been getting my driving time in (Ohio weather I need to enjoy it as much as I can) I have not had my hard top ($25.00) on yet though as earlier posted could affect ride? Here are a few interior and engine (orig 350,350 trans) pictures. I purchased the Blazer from gentleman about a month ago who was closing out an estate from a relative that had recently passed away (It has been sitting for a about 4-5 years). He did a frame off restoration? repalced with an Arizona tub, new body mounts, brake lines, etc,etc,etc. not quite finished, mainly cleaning and detailing,he didn't do as good a job on the frame as I would have liked so after I have a little bit of fun with it I think I will pull body off and detail a little better. But hey most of the hard work has been done right! I have had more than my share of old chevys but I am really enjoying this Blazer

09-20-2005, 10:21 PM	#1
chevys2die4 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bryan,OH Posts: 157	Lowered 2 wheel drive Blazer for reference Here are some photos of my 72 2 wheel drive Blazer drop for reference. 3 1/2"-5", I used the Early Classic Kit containing 2.5" drop spindles with 1" drop springs in the front for the rear I used 5" drop springs. I also installed shock relocater kit w/KYB Shocks, adjustable panhard bar and new trailing arm bushings. The rims are 16" American Racing. It took me 1 weekend to complete(i'm slow). What a difference! I thought someone might like to see some pictures of the drop to get an idea of the look. It's alot of money to spend to find out it is not low enough or to low. The ride is great, Just need to get the front end aligned. Attached Images

09-20-2005, 11:14 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Very nice ride... That is a great looking 2wd blazer.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-21-2005, 12:22 PM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Looks great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-21-2005, 03:49 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	__________________ 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

09-21-2005, 05:11 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Sweet Blazer! How about some engine and interior shots?! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-21-2005, 04:13 AM	#3
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 667	You made the drop, looks good!!

09-21-2005, 09:17 AM	#4
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Ah, much better. It looked like a 4wd in the first picture! Just kidding. Nice Blazer.

09-21-2005, 10:27 AM	#5
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	I started with the same drop before tearing mine apart for restoration. One thing you will notice, because the top weighs over 300 lbs, the ride height in the back will vary significantly between top-on and top-off. I ended up using Early Classics air bag suspension on the rear, because the adjustability overcomes this. I like it so much, Im toying with the idea of changing to air ride technologies bags on the front.

09-21-2005, 03:59 PM	#8
chevys2die4 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bryan,OH Posts: 157	Tom, never thought about weight of the top, I may have to go with the soft top! HMM does it ever end!

09-21-2005, 06:17 PM	#10
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Drop I think it looks great!!! I was wondering what a 3/5 drop would look like. Thanks for sharing your pictures. I have a 72 I would like to drop. How much spring travel is in the rear? Is it close to the frame? Does it bottom out on big bumps? Thanks B.B.

09-21-2005, 09:03 PM	#11
chevys2die4 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bryan,OH Posts: 157	There is plenty of travel left. not even close to bump stops. I have not come close to bottoming out yet and I have been getting my driving time in (Ohio weather I need to enjoy it as much as I can) I have not had my hard top ($25.00) on yet though as earlier posted could affect ride? Here are a few interior and engine (orig 350,350 trans) pictures. I purchased the Blazer from gentleman about a month ago who was closing out an estate from a relative that had recently passed away (It has been sitting for a about 4-5 years). He did a frame off restoration? repalced with an Arizona tub, new body mounts, brake lines, etc,etc,etc. not quite finished, mainly cleaning and detailing,he didn't do as good a job on the frame as I would have liked so after I have a little bit of fun with it I think I will pull body off and detail a little better. But hey most of the hard work has been done right! I have had more than my share of old chevys but I am really enjoying this Blazer Attached Images

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