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Old 04-12-2010, 09:17 PM   #1
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body drop 2wd blazer on 24's

so i thought i would start a build thread so i can show off my new look.
trying to sort out pics now some are just mock-up but i know everyone loves pics lol

day one


6 months later

now the good pics


[IMG]http:/i118.photobucket.com/albums/o119/gnballin/Mobile%20Uploads/1-2.jpg[/IMG]
starting to strip her down

old frame out

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Old 04-12-2010, 09:20 PM   #2
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Re: body drop 2wd blazer on 24's



frame rails being welded in


font being mocked up
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Old 04-12-2010, 09:24 PM   #3
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Re: body drop 2wd blazer on 24's



control arms


shock gussets


some back sheetmetal
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Old 04-12-2010, 09:33 PM   #4
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Re: body drop 2wd blazer on 24's







custom tube engine crossmember that is removeable so the whole divetrain comes out from the bottom



with tranny crossmember

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Old 04-12-2010, 09:37 PM   #5
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Re: body drop 2wd blazer on 24's

back link setup with bags








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Old 04-12-2010, 09:39 PM   #6
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steering box and linkage

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Old 04-12-2010, 11:03 PM   #7
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Re: body drop 2wd blazer on 24's

Nice fab work. Amazing how wheels and stance make a decent truck into a SICK truck!
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Old 04-12-2010, 11:24 PM   #8
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Re: body drop 2wd blazer on 24's

Looks pretty good. I would like to see some clearer pictures of it all. But thanks for sharing.
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Old 04-12-2010, 11:28 PM   #9
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Re: body drop 2wd blazer on 24's

looks good
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Old 04-13-2010, 08:00 AM   #10
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Re: body drop 2wd blazer on 24's

bad @ss man! nice fabrication skills!
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Old 04-13-2010, 10:10 AM   #11
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Re: body drop 2wd blazer on 24's

Very nice! I like the original and the six month later look.
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Old 04-13-2010, 01:42 PM   #12
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Re: body drop 2wd blazer on 24's

Hey man, dont be afraid to make some of your own parts. Everything doesnt have to be store bought. Your fab skills are sick. great work man. Cant wait to see more pics.
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Old 04-23-2010, 01:44 PM   #13
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Is there enough triangulation on the rear upper bars?
Your truck inspires me to bodydrop mine
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