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*Medicanman71* · 09-26-2005, 04:18 AM

Well i finally got my act together and got some work done

Cant wait for the lift to settle and my new 33's to get put on tomorrow!

Only getting A/Ts for now, i need to get another set to swap on for the pismo/oceano dunes though...

This is a 4" front, 6" rear, BDS spring kit. I couldnt tell you how it rides really... my susp. was dead the last year, so the ride couldnt have been much worse no matter what

But really, i'm enjoying it LOTS, and that's with my bald 31's

Some might ask so i'll let you know now, in the picture on top to the right... that bracket deal to the left of the shock.... thats a oaky-rigged piece of metal bolted to the frame, and another on the other side two. They drop down far enough for a 2.5" tube to joint the two at the bottom. From the center of the tube runs a thick ass piece of metal Back, under the gas tank, and finished up under the trailer hitch. I guess this would some what serve as a gas tank guard??? Luckily the custom fab by the PO ended there

I put a better picture on the bottom right of my second post below. So for the record this was not my handy work

*Medicanman71* · 09-26-2005, 04:28 AM

2 pictures before the lift (and fasttrac)

Maybe i should just keep the 31's?

Rockers ARE solid, and the spot infront of the rear right tire was fixed up 100% way back in HS a few years ago in Auto Body. Still solid as ever. No dips or bumps when you run your fingers over the area. Oh and the corner of the drivers door was a little dinged up on the bottom so i smoothed that out too. No money for paint though

I painted the black CHEVROLET lettering on the tail myself too a few years back in HS.

vtblazer · 09-26-2005, 06:16 AM

Looks good with that lift, should work great with those 33's.

You'd get away with 35's playing in the sand if you wanted to go bigger.

jakeslim · 09-26-2005, 08:36 AM

looks good. The ride is never the same as stock, but you get used to it and I actually prefer the "bumpy" ride. Kinda lets you know "yeah, its lifted"

I have AT 33's on my 69. They look cool and are good on the road.

One more thing..looks like you got a bit of seepage on the rear differential. May want to change out the gear oil. If ya do, no gasket needed, just use some gasket maker.

*FormerMember* · 09-26-2005, 08:38 AM

Looks like that bar you were typing about is to reinforce the hitch itself?

**Yukon Jack** · 09-26-2005, 10:32 AM

Looks great - gotta love these old K5's!

*Medicanman71* · 09-26-2005, 03:42 PM

Good suggestions guys. 35's would be cool... but i still only have a 10bolt and dana 44.... i dont want to start breaking more parts. We'll see how fast it gets up and goes, and even more important how quick i can stop with 33's. They're also a bit cheaper then 35's! But you're right, i'll always have room for them! The tech at big O wasnt sure if 33's would clear

. I told him before i got the lift we probably could have squeezed them in. The owner was around and said No question, they'll fit with room to spare

Jakeslim, good call.... i plan on checking the diffs, and other fluids before i drive 5 hours south down here to SLO. As far as the ride, it still needs to settle and i still need to get used to it.. but its not too rough at all for me. The BDS springs are tapered and have the teflon (or what ever) pads inbetween at the end. .. they're pretty smooth. BDS also has the no fine print warranty

grendel i think you're right ... it had the old trailer brake thing/deal still under the dash. I wonder what the PO used to pull. The th350 was re-built before i got the truck a few years ago , so its pretty strong, no slop. Its a montana truck that lived in Oakland for a few months before i got it. So i'm the 3rd owner. Sorry i went on and on typing about it. It was a late night post and i was a bit out'a it

I've been told they dont use much salt if any in winter in montana, and the snow is usually powder and gets blown off the roads anyways.... I couldnt believe how rust free it was being from up there.... on the other hand i was picturing Vermont winter (huh VT blazer?

)

Thanks Yukon ! I'm sure it will look even better with the new tires! It probably looks pretty slick with the sides zipped on the top too..., i have the black tint ones.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-26-2005, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Looks good with that lift, should work great with those 33's.

You'd get away with 35's playing in the sand if you wanted to go bigger.

Mine is a 4/6 lift w/ 35 x12.5 BFG's, Just stay away from rock crawling

michigank5 · 09-28-2005, 03:13 PM

Medicman, if you have the 33s on now, can you post a new pic? I want to do the exact same lift/tire combo to mine. Thanks! Looks great so far!

*Medicanman71* · 09-28-2005, 03:22 PM

thanks man. you bet i can. Im 5 hours south of the blazer right now in SLO, CA. Im running back up to sonoma this weekend (Actually before then, i'm drivving up thursday night). I havent even seen them myself yet! I'll update the post with pics of the new tires friday.

orange72blazer · 09-30-2005, 07:59 PM

michigank5, here's a pic of mine with 4/6 lift and 33's

*Medicanman71* · 09-30-2005, 09:38 PM

DAmn

I've been

Now all i need is some fancy new RED paint, and a new card reader for my digi cam..., the one i was using has since been returned to its rightfull owners

I'm going to have to take some pics with the new meats, run to best buy, and drop $20 for one.... which i'll need anyways either way so i might as well. Plus now i want to show off too

Yea - thats what mine looks like too now, - the red paint

What kinda kit is it??

orange72blazer · 10-01-2005, 12:04 AM

The front has Tuff country springs, and 4" blocks and add a leafs in the back. I plan on getting some Tuff Country rear springs this winter.

*Medicanman71* · 10-02-2005, 12:40 PM

new tires

jakeslim · 10-02-2005, 01:05 PM

nice, looking real good. don't hit the dog!

,now i gotta go and finish painting my 69!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-02-2005, 09:23 PM

Looks good...... I love the 6''lift on mine and I am running 35x12.50 tires on mine...

michigank5 · 10-02-2005, 11:57 PM

medicman & orange, thanks for the pics, looks awesome!! i think i might have to run out and pick up everything tomorrow to get mine up there! thanks again, hope to join the 4/6/33 club soon

Musclerodz · 10-03-2005, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orange72blazer

michigank5, here's a pic of mine with 4/6 lift and 33's

Ok, what is the size and make of those wheels? Looks exactly like what I plan to run on my Blazer. Thanks

Mike

*Medicanman71* · 10-03-2005, 02:15 AM

Yea - it made the 300 mile trip down to San Luis Obispo! :few:

jakeslim · 10-03-2005, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medicanman71

Yea - it made the 300 mile trip down to San Luis Obispo! :few:

no issues huh?

For these old trucks miles like that are a challenge sometimes

*Medicanman71* · 10-03-2005, 10:02 AM

Nope... not 1. After i hit the town of Salinas i went through the desert with the wind at my back and finally got to move a little bit.... my girl was behind me and at times said she was doing 85 trying to keep up

The new susp. and tires make it feel roughly 13801231 times nicer on the highway too!

orange72blazer · 10-03-2005, 12:22 PM

Musclerodz-the wheels are 15x10 Eagle 589's.

gjk5 · 10-03-2005, 01:53 PM

Nice looking K5! My '72 has that same half-ass reciever hitch set up too, tabs welded to frame and a square tube under the tank running out to the bumper.

Musclerodz · 10-03-2005, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orange72blazer

Musclerodz-the wheels are 15x10 Eagle 589's.

Thanks!

Mike

*Medicanman71* · 10-03-2005, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjk5

Nice looking K5! My '72 has that same half-ass reciever hitch set up too, tabs welded to frame and a square tube under the tank running out to the bumper.

must be that super rare sweet option only we got!

09-26-2005, 04:18 AM	#1
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Getting Lifted Well i finally got my act together and got some work done Cant wait for the lift to settle and my new 33's to get put on tomorrow! Only getting A/Ts for now, i need to get another set to swap on for the pismo/oceano dunes though... This is a 4" front, 6" rear, BDS spring kit. I couldnt tell you how it rides really... my susp. was dead the last year, so the ride couldnt have been much worse no matter what But really, i'm enjoying it LOTS, and that's with my bald 31's Some might ask so i'll let you know now, in the picture on top to the right... that bracket deal to the left of the shock.... thats a oaky-rigged piece of metal bolted to the frame, and another on the other side two. They drop down far enough for a 2.5" tube to joint the two at the bottom. From the center of the tube runs a thick ass piece of metal Back, under the gas tank, and finished up under the trailer hitch. I guess this would some what serve as a gas tank guard??? Luckily the custom fab by the PO ended there I put a better picture on the bottom right of my second post below. So for the record this was not my handy work Attached Images Last edited by Medicanman71; 09-26-2005 at 04:53 AM.

09-26-2005, 04:28 AM	#2
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	2 pictures before the lift (and fasttrac) Maybe i should just keep the 31's? Rockers ARE solid, and the spot infront of the rear right tire was fixed up 100% way back in HS a few years ago in Auto Body. Still solid as ever. No dips or bumps when you run your fingers over the area. Oh and the corner of the drivers door was a little dinged up on the bottom so i smoothed that out too. No money for paint though I painted the black CHEVROLET lettering on the tail myself too a few years back in HS. Attached Images Last edited by Medicanman71; 09-26-2005 at 04:51 AM.

09-26-2005, 08:36 AM	#4
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	looks good. The ride is never the same as stock, but you get used to it and I actually prefer the "bumpy" ride. Kinda lets you know "yeah, its lifted" I have AT 33's on my 69. They look cool and are good on the road. One more thing..looks like you got a bit of seepage on the rear differential. May want to change out the gear oil. If ya do, no gasket needed, just use some gasket maker. __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's, Last edited by jakeslim; 09-26-2005 at 08:37 AM.

09-26-2005, 10:32 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Looks great - gotta love these old K5's! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-30-2005, 07:59 PM	#11
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	michigank5, here's a pic of mine with 4/6 lift and 33's Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

09-26-2005, 06:16 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Looks good with that lift, should work great with those 33's. You'd get away with 35's playing in the sand if you wanted to go bigger.

09-26-2005, 08:38 AM	#5
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Looks like that bar you were typing about is to reinforce the hitch itself?

09-26-2005, 03:42 PM	#7
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Good suggestions guys. 35's would be cool... but i still only have a 10bolt and dana 44.... i dont want to start breaking more parts. We'll see how fast it gets up and goes, and even more important how quick i can stop with 33's. They're also a bit cheaper then 35's! But you're right, i'll always have room for them! The tech at big O wasnt sure if 33's would clear . I told him before i got the lift we probably could have squeezed them in. The owner was around and said No question, they'll fit with room to spare Jakeslim, good call.... i plan on checking the diffs, and other fluids before i drive 5 hours south down here to SLO. As far as the ride, it still needs to settle and i still need to get used to it.. but its not too rough at all for me. The BDS springs are tapered and have the teflon (or what ever) pads inbetween at the end. .. they're pretty smooth. BDS also has the no fine print warranty grendel i think you're right ... it had the old trailer brake thing/deal still under the dash. I wonder what the PO used to pull. The th350 was re-built before i got the truck a few years ago , so its pretty strong, no slop. Its a montana truck that lived in Oakland for a few months before i got it. So i'm the 3rd owner. Sorry i went on and on typing about it. It was a late night post and i was a bit out'a it I've been told they dont use much salt if any in winter in montana, and the snow is usually powder and gets blown off the roads anyways.... I couldnt believe how rust free it was being from up there.... on the other hand i was picturing Vermont winter (huh VT blazer? ) Thanks Yukon ! I'm sure it will look even better with the new tires! It probably looks pretty slick with the sides zipped on the top too..., i have the black tint ones.

09-28-2005, 03:13 PM	#9
michigank5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pontiac, MI Posts: 54	Medicman, if you have the 33s on now, can you post a new pic? I want to do the exact same lift/tire combo to mine. Thanks! Looks great so far!

09-28-2005, 03:22 PM	#10
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	thanks man. you bet i can. Im 5 hours south of the blazer right now in SLO, CA. Im running back up to sonoma this weekend (Actually before then, i'm drivving up thursday night). I havent even seen them myself yet! I'll update the post with pics of the new tires friday.

09-30-2005, 09:38 PM	#12
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	DAmn I've been Now all i need is some fancy new RED paint, and a new card reader for my digi cam..., the one i was using has since been returned to its rightfull owners I'm going to have to take some pics with the new meats, run to best buy, and drop $20 for one.... which i'll need anyways either way so i might as well. Plus now i want to show off too Yea - thats what mine looks like too now, - the red paint What kinda kit is it?? Last edited by Medicanman71; 09-30-2005 at 09:40 PM.

10-01-2005, 12:04 AM	#13
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	The front has Tuff country springs, and 4" blocks and add a leafs in the back. I plan on getting some Tuff Country rear springs this winter. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

10-02-2005, 12:40 PM	#14
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	new tires Attached Images Last edited by Medicanman71; 10-02-2005 at 12:54 PM.

10-02-2005, 01:05 PM	#15
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	nice, looking real good. don't hit the dog! ,now i gotta go and finish painting my 69! __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

10-02-2005, 09:23 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Looks good...... I love the 6''lift on mine and I am running 35x12.50 tires on mine... __________________ 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..



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10-02-2005, 11:57 PM	#17
michigank5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pontiac, MI Posts: 54	medicman & orange, thanks for the pics, looks awesome!! i think i might have to run out and pick up everything tomorrow to get mine up there! thanks again, hope to join the 4/6/33 club soon

10-03-2005, 02:15 AM	#19
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Yea - it made the 300 mile trip down to San Luis Obispo! :few:

10-03-2005, 10:02 AM	#21
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Nope... not 1. After i hit the town of Salinas i went through the desert with the wind at my back and finally got to move a little bit.... my girl was behind me and at times said she was doing 85 trying to keep up The new susp. and tires make it feel roughly 13801231 times nicer on the highway too!

10-03-2005, 12:22 PM	#22
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Musclerodz-the wheels are 15x10 Eagle 589's. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

10-03-2005, 01:53 PM	#23
gjk5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 29	Nice looking K5! My '72 has that same half-ass reciever hitch set up too, tabs welded to frame and a square tube under the tank running out to the bumper.

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