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low'n slow · 04-06-2006, 12:23 AM

I bought a 70 Jimmy without telling her. OOPS! Well we've been married 27 years and we'll survive it.

The real question I have is about swapping front suspensions. Would the crossmember from a 2wd bolt right on? I have a lowered 67 with disc brakes, etc... What about the lowered coils on the rear? Would I be better off using the leaf springs and lowering them?

Thanks.

Pop's72 · 04-06-2006, 01:40 AM

Well if you are going to get in trouble it might as well be for a good reason.

Congrats and you knew this was coming...

low'n slow · 04-06-2006, 08:57 AM

I haven't seen it yet myself. But here it is.

Rokcrln · 04-06-2006, 09:01 AM

The front will bolt up but you have I belive one hole on each side you will need to drill. The rear is different at the axel location, leaf spring rears are strait and coil rears have a small bend the the frame right above the axel. What you can do is use the trailing arm cross member and arms then just mount coilovers/ bags behind the axel on the out side of the frame or build new mounts in front of the axel in the stockish location. I have a guy right now who wants the total rear suspention I am removing from a customers 2wd blazer (cross member, axel, arms,coils, panard bar) to convert a 4wd to 2wd. I just have not decided what it is worth so my customer gets the most out of it while still being fair to all.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 04-06-2006, 09:10 AM

Looks good! Now what I want to know with snow still on the ground how could you even tell you were getting the cold shoulder from the wife. What did she trap you in a corner and force you to listen!

Kevin
LFD Inc

Livrat · 04-06-2006, 10:24 AM

Actually you will have to drill about 2 dozen holes.. both for the 2WD front crossmember and Trans crossmember (I have done a half dozen
4X4 to 2WD Blazer/Jimmy conversions in the last 20 years or so) There is a lot more work involved if you want the coil spring rear.. I opted to use the leaf springs and put the rear axle on top of the springs.. It worked perfect for the ride height I was wanting.. There could be more front frame horn mods depending on your ride height...
Here is a picture of a Jimmy that I converted...

**special-K** · 04-06-2006, 10:34 AM

So far that Jimmy has lasted longer than your marriage.Just tell her that.lol

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-06-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

So far that Jimmy has lasted longer than your marriage.Just tell her that.lol

Rokcrln · 04-06-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

Actually you will have to drill about 2 dozen holes..

You are right I was half asleep when I saw this and was thinking of the 73 and up 2wd cross members in the 72 and down frames I have done

Kevin
LFD Inc.

67_C-30 · 04-06-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by low'n slow

I haven't seen it yet myself. But here it is.

Good buy! I was watching that one on Ebay myself.

low'n slow · 04-06-2006, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Looks good! Now what I want to know with snow still on the ground how could you even tell you were getting the cold shoulder from the wife. What did she trap you in a corner and force you to listen!

It has has been in the 60's and 70's here. Colder this weekend, but it won't last. She calmed down and it wasn't as bad as it could have been. I have promised not to play around on ebay for a while.

It sounds like it may be easier to take 11 inches out of my short stepside frame than transfer the suspension.

low'n slow · 04-06-2006, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

So far that Jimmy has lasted longer than your marriage.Just tell her that.lol

That didn't help. She has become proficient with sign langauge though

**Canadian694x4** · 04-06-2006, 11:29 PM

Looks like a great base for your project! Good luck with it

smbrouss70 · 04-07-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by low'n slow

It sounds like it may be easier to take 11 inches out of my short stepside frame than transfer the suspension.

Has anyone tried this approach before?

jrb71c20 · 04-07-2006, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by low'n slow

I bought a 70 Jimmy without telling her. OOPS! Well we've been married 27 years and we'll survive it.

If after 27 years of marriage, mine hasn't killed me yet...I may do the same kind of thing cause I won't get that medal I shoulda recieved for lasting 27 years on the front line...

low'n slow · 04-08-2006, 11:37 PM

Went to pick up the Jimmy today. Good and bad news.

The Bad:
Alot more rust than I was led to believe
It leaked oil all over the driveway when I got home.

The Good:
Original sales order sheet, window sticker, Proteco Plate, Owner's manual with the nifty evelope that the dealers give you. It has Positraction, and a lighter delete.

I'll post pictures tomorrow.

1976K5CHALET · 04-09-2006, 12:07 AM

Colorado? I'm a guessin front range as i have yet to find someone from this board from western colorado...

DW

low'n slow · 04-09-2006, 12:41 AM

In the Springs

04-06-2006, 12:23 AM	#1
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	I'm in trouble with the wife I bought a 70 Jimmy without telling her. OOPS! Well we've been married 27 years and we'll survive it. The real question I have is about swapping front suspensions. Would the crossmember from a 2wd bolt right on? I have a lowered 67 with disc brakes, etc... What about the lowered coils on the rear? Would I be better off using the leaf springs and lowering them? Thanks.

04-06-2006, 01:40 AM	#2
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 667	Re: I'm in trouble with the wife Well if you are going to get in trouble it might as well be for a good reason. Congrats and you knew this was coming... __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

04-06-2006, 08:57 AM	#3
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: I'm in trouble with the wife I haven't seen it yet myself. But here it is. Attached Images

04-06-2006, 09:01 AM	#4
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: I'm in trouble with the wife The front will bolt up but you have I belive one hole on each side you will need to drill. The rear is different at the axel location, leaf spring rears are strait and coil rears have a small bend the the frame right above the axel. What you can do is use the trailing arm cross member and arms then just mount coilovers/ bags behind the axel on the out side of the frame or build new mounts in front of the axel in the stockish location. I have a guy right now who wants the total rear suspention I am removing from a customers 2wd blazer (cross member, axel, arms,coils, panard bar) to convert a 4wd to 2wd. I just have not decided what it is worth so my customer gets the most out of it while still being fair to all. Kevin LFD Inc.

04-06-2006, 09:10 AM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: I'm in trouble with the wife Looks good! Now what I want to know with snow still on the ground how could you even tell you were getting the cold shoulder from the wife. What did she trap you in a corner and force you to listen! Kevin LFD Inc

04-06-2006, 10:24 AM	#6
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: I'm in trouble with the wife Actually you will have to drill about 2 dozen holes.. both for the 2WD front crossmember and Trans crossmember (I have done a half dozen 4X4 to 2WD Blazer/Jimmy conversions in the last 20 years or so) There is a lot more work involved if you want the coil spring rear.. I opted to use the leaf springs and put the rear axle on top of the springs.. It worked perfect for the ride height I was wanting.. There could be more front frame horn mods depending on your ride height... Here is a picture of a Jimmy that I converted... Attached Images

04-06-2006, 10:34 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I'm in trouble with the wife So far that Jimmy has lasted longer than your marriage.Just tell her that.lol __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-06-2006, 11:29 PM	#13
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: I'm in trouble with the wife Looks like a great base for your project! Good luck with it __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

04-08-2006, 11:37 PM	#16
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: I'm in trouble with the wife Went to pick up the Jimmy today. Good and bad news. The Bad: Alot more rust than I was led to believe It leaked oil all over the driveway when I got home. The Good: Original sales order sheet, window sticker, Proteco Plate, Owner's manual with the nifty evelope that the dealers give you. It has Positraction, and a lighter delete. I'll post pictures tomorrow.

04-09-2006, 12:07 AM	#17
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 610	Re: I'm in trouble with the wife Colorado? I'm a guessin front range as i have yet to find someone from this board from western colorado... DW __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

04-09-2006, 12:41 AM	#18
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: I'm in trouble with the wife In the Springs

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