bagged blazers with step notches - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigbluthng · 11-16-2006, 07:03 PM

as it goes, i thought i only wanted to go low enough to tuck some tire. i converted a 72 4wd to 2wd and used a trailing arm setup. all was well until i decided to bag it. that's when everything went down hill. the trailing arms hit the frame, so now i'm going 4 link with a step notch. anyone ever done this with a blazer and kept the back seat? would like to see some pics please.

bagged74 · 11-16-2006, 08:08 PM

I have a step notch in mine. I also built custom trailing arms to remedy the frame clearance issues. I think my back seat will still fit. I havent actually set it in there yet, but from measurements it should fit.
I will carry the seat out to the shop and see for sure if it clears.

Rokcrln · 11-16-2006, 09:38 PM

Just make thestep notch the same hight as the stand the rear seat is on then mount the seat to the floor. Should work well I think

Kevin
LFD Inc.

gringoloco · 11-17-2006, 02:02 AM

bigbluthg- What kind of intereference did you run into in the rear? I am very close to doing this myself- I have all the parts, just need the time to do it.

Bagged74 is the only one I know of with a step protruding trying to run a back seat. You may also want to look at Pharcyde's set-up. He is doing a raised floor in the rear.

b&a72 · 11-17-2006, 11:08 AM

Is there a differnce in the two chassis? I was thinking of converting a 4wd to a 2wd myself.

bigbluthng · 11-17-2006, 01:15 PM

here's another thread with some info
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post1889134

b&a72 · 11-17-2006, 01:39 PM

Cool thanks!

Rokcrln · 11-17-2006, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b&a72

Is there a differnce in the two chassis? I was thinking of converting a 4wd to a 2wd myself.

Not a problem just go with Porterbuilts Dropmember and ART's rear 4link set up and you are done with parts left over to re-sell.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

pharcyde05 · 11-17-2006, 09:25 PM

there is a differance between the 2 and 4 wheel 2 wheel frame is angled inward and the 4 wheel frame is strait witch makes it eaiser to notch the 4 wheel frame
and the takeing th brackets out and mounting teh seat strait to the notch is a good idea it just deoends on how high the notch is i am renotching mine to lays for 22s so that will make my rr passengers head above the windshield

kyle4381 · 11-17-2006, 10:17 PM

Porterbuilt bagged mine. I am using a 2005 tahoe third row seat for the rear it will be mounted a little more towards the front, but should fit nicely. As for the 4 wheel frame. With the Porterbuilt dropmember you do not need drop spindles to lay it out. Good Luck..

b&a72 · 11-17-2006, 11:23 PM

Sweet thanks guys!

jimmydean · 11-18-2006, 05:48 PM

Man, PB's work is by far the best looking I've seen. His use of speed holes in his braces is the coolest personal touch out there.

11-16-2006, 07:03 PM	#1
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	bagged blazers with step notches as it goes, i thought i only wanted to go low enough to tuck some tire. i converted a 72 4wd to 2wd and used a trailing arm setup. all was well until i decided to bag it. that's when everything went down hill. the trailing arms hit the frame, so now i'm going 4 link with a step notch. anyone ever done this with a blazer and kept the back seat? would like to see some pics please. __________________ Last edited by bigbluthng; 11-16-2006 at 07:04 PM.

11-16-2006, 08:08 PM	#2
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: bagged blazers with step notches I have a step notch in mine. I also built custom trailing arms to remedy the frame clearance issues. I think my back seat will still fit. I havent actually set it in there yet, but from measurements it should fit. I will carry the seat out to the shop and see for sure if it clears. Attached Images

11-16-2006, 09:38 PM	#3
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: bagged blazers with step notches Just make thestep notch the same hight as the stand the rear seat is on then mount the seat to the floor. Should work well I think Kevin LFD Inc.

11-17-2006, 02:02 AM	#4
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: bagged blazers with step notches bigbluthg- What kind of intereference did you run into in the rear? I am very close to doing this myself- I have all the parts, just need the time to do it. Bagged74 is the only one I know of with a step protruding trying to run a back seat. You may also want to look at Pharcyde's set-up. He is doing a raised floor in the rear. __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-17-2006, 11:08 AM	#5
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: bagged blazers with step notches Is there a differnce in the two chassis? I was thinking of converting a 4wd to a 2wd myself.

11-17-2006, 01:15 PM	#6
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	Re: bagged blazers with step notches here's another thread with some info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post1889134 __________________

11-17-2006, 01:39 PM	#7
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: bagged blazers with step notches Cool thanks!

11-17-2006, 09:25 PM	#9
pharcyde05 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: modesto CA Posts: 239	Re: bagged blazers with step notches there is a differance between the 2 and 4 wheel 2 wheel frame is angled inward and the 4 wheel frame is strait witch makes it eaiser to notch the 4 wheel frame and the takeing th brackets out and mounting teh seat strait to the notch is a good idea it just deoends on how high the notch is i am renotching mine to lays for 22s so that will make my rr passengers head above the windshield __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461088

11-17-2006, 10:17 PM	#10
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: bagged blazers with step notches Porterbuilt bagged mine. I am using a 2005 tahoe third row seat for the rear it will be mounted a little more towards the front, but should fit nicely. As for the 4 wheel frame. With the Porterbuilt dropmember you do not need drop spindles to lay it out. Good Luck.. Attached Images

11-17-2006, 11:23 PM	#11
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: bagged blazers with step notches Sweet thanks guys!

11-18-2006, 05:48 PM	#12
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: bagged blazers with step notches Man, PB's work is by far the best looking I've seen. His use of speed holes in his braces is the coolest personal touch out there.

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