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makovai · 06-03-2006, 11:03 AM

Never do suspension work on a angled surface.

I have a saggy butt so I decide to put another 1/2" in the rear. My driveway is fairly steep but i figured the driveline would keep the rear end in place while i replace the rear blocks. oh, and i have no ring gear in the front so i cant even lock the hubs to hold the truck in place. I was a little nervous a few times yesturday. Things werent real stable. I used a cherry picker to lift the truck cause my floor jacks wouldn't go high enough.

Should have been a 1 hour job.

Guess not. I got the rear end unbolted from the springs, and the u-joint spun and the entire rear end rolled about 3" down the driveway. Needless to say i was very persistant and i got it all back together but i will not do that again.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-03-2006, 11:35 AM

IM not to sure about your new look you got going on with the rear end raked like the 70's even though it may do good wheelies......j.k. lol

bouncytruck · 06-03-2006, 11:42 AM

OMG,, your scaring me. My father lost a friend when his hot rod fell on him. He was working under it and it wasn't properly secured with jackstands. Don't do that again. Find a level spot and get some jack stands that work with your truck.

IGOR · 06-03-2006, 01:06 PM

Very nice -

**Daubs** · 06-03-2006, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

OMG,, your scaring me. My father lost a friend when his hot rod fell on him. He was working under it and it wasn't properly secured with jackstands. Don't do that again. Find a level spot and get some jack stands that work with your truck.

I agree...being dead pretty much sucks! And getting seriously hurt would also suck...although not as much. I'm wearing safety glasses whenever I work on my truck. And really watching how I do things.

jakeslim · 06-03-2006, 01:41 PM

everyone has heard of people being killed by falling cars/trucks due to lack of preventive measures. If you do not
have the right jacks and and jackstands, then don't work on the truck until you do. Spending $100 bucks to prevent severe injury or death is nothing. Even with jackstands, I'm paranoid and check everthing twice to ensure placement is good. I try to imagine that if something gave, would i be protected.

Would not want to see you hurt...thats all

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-03-2006, 10:23 PM

wow did you get lucky, here's your sign ->

*Medicanman71* · 06-04-2006, 01:17 AM

Nice job man

I wont call you stupid like some others, but perhaps you could have thrown some **** infront of the front tires?

**special-K** · 06-04-2006, 07:58 AM

You don`t want a vehicle to fall on you and kill you while you`re working on it.It will be harder to sell with the job 1/2 done,j/k.Seriously,everyone please take care when lifting vehicles.

makovai · 06-04-2006, 09:16 AM

ok guys. I'm not quite as stupid as it looks like. The front tires are blocked with trailer blocks. There pretty good little wedges. If you look right above the car domain lettering you can see some yellow in front of the wheels. they are blocked.

_Dick_ · 06-04-2006, 09:54 AM

they yelling at you cause they care ,and yep all of us have done dumber things

and i like your truck and the new look LOL

vtblazer · 06-04-2006, 10:12 AM

Glad it all worked out for ya.
We're not willing to give up any good standing blazer owners right now, so don't do it again...OKAY?

Would blocking the rear wheels have helped out any?

**special-K** · 06-04-2006, 11:07 AM

The vehicle didn`t move,guys,just the free axle.Next time,try jacking the vehicle,lower frame onto jack stands with axle drooping,jack up axle,stands under it while you un-bolt(takes load off hardware.If you don`t have second pair of stands,the jack`ll do or blocks),jack axle off of stands,remove stands,let axle droop free.When going back together,lift the axle to the vehicle.Also,leave the driveshaft/u-joints bolted up.

jakeslim · 06-04-2006, 01:44 PM

no one has called you stupid or dumb, just helping out with some thoughts on safety. If you had it nicely secured and safe, then its all good. If there was room for improvement, then some other truck owners are the ones to here it from

makovai · 06-04-2006, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakeslim

no one has called you stupid or dumb, just helping out with some thoughts on safety. If you had it nicely secured and safe, then its all good. If there was room for improvement, then some other truck owners are the ones to here it from

Hey your wrong.....i called me stupid

bouncytruck · 06-05-2006, 11:22 AM

Just because I look dumb doesn't mean I'm not!

So, where's the finished pictures?

makovai · 06-05-2006, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Just because I look dumb doesn't mean I'm not!

So, where's the finished pictures?

no point in a finished picture. I think my rear springs are worn out, cause you cant even tell i put anymore lift in it. I'm pricing some 2 1/2" superlift rear springs today. If i run them with my 4" blocks it should level things out. I'm still conteplating the shackle lift but even if i do that it wont fix my saggy rear springs so i thing I'll just go with new springs with a little arch.

I hate a saggy butt

IGOR · 06-05-2006, 01:23 PM

Plus - when you add your louvered hood - that will make your front end even lighter - thereby raising the front even more!

makovai · 06-05-2006, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IGOR

Plus - when you add your louvered hood - that will make your front end even lighter - thereby raising the front even more!

damn.....i never thought of that. Cept my wife is getting me a winch for my b--day so that will compensate for the louvered hood.

06-03-2006, 11:03 AM	#1
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	wisdom from the stupid Never do suspension work on a angled surface. I have a saggy butt so I decide to put another 1/2" in the rear. My driveway is fairly steep but i figured the driveline would keep the rear end in place while i replace the rear blocks. oh, and i have no ring gear in the front so i cant even lock the hubs to hold the truck in place. I was a little nervous a few times yesturday. Things werent real stable. I used a cherry picker to lift the truck cause my floor jacks wouldn't go high enough. Should have been a 1 hour job. Guess not. I got the rear end unbolted from the springs, and the u-joint spun and the entire rear end rolled about 3" down the driveway. Needless to say i was very persistant and i got it all back together but i will not do that again. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

06-03-2006, 11:35 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: wisdom from the stupid IM not to sure about your new look you got going on with the rear end raked like the 70's even though it may do good wheelies......j.k. lol __________________ 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..

06-03-2006, 11:42 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: wisdom from the stupid OMG,, your scaring me. My father lost a friend when his hot rod fell on him. He was working under it and it wasn't properly secured with jackstands. Don't do that again. Find a level spot and get some jack stands that work with your truck. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-03-2006, 01:06 PM	#4
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: wisdom from the stupid Very nice - __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/

06-03-2006, 01:41 PM	#6
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Re: wisdom from the stupid everyone has heard of people being killed by falling cars/trucks due to lack of preventive measures. If you do not have the right jacks and and jackstands, then don't work on the truck until you do. Spending $100 bucks to prevent severe injury or death is nothing. Even with jackstands, I'm paranoid and check everthing twice to ensure placement is good. I try to imagine that if something gave, would i be protected. Would not want to see you hurt...thats all __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

06-03-2006, 10:23 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: wisdom from the stupid wow did you get lucky, here's your sign -> __________________ 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

06-04-2006, 01:17 AM	#8
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: wisdom from the stupid Nice job man I wont call you stupid like some others, but perhaps you could have thrown some **** infront of the front tires?

06-04-2006, 07:58 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: wisdom from the stupid You don`t want a vehicle to fall on you and kill you while you`re working on it.It will be harder to sell with the job 1/2 done,j/k.Seriously,everyone please take care when lifting vehicles. __________________ "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 ~

06-04-2006, 09:16 AM	#10
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: wisdom from the stupid ok guys. I'm not quite as stupid as it looks like. The front tires are blocked with trailer blocks. There pretty good little wedges. If you look right above the car domain lettering you can see some yellow in front of the wheels. they are blocked. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's Last edited by makovai; 06-04-2006 at 09:17 AM.

06-04-2006, 09:54 AM	#11
_Dick_ PROUD TO BE A MEMBER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 234	Re: wisdom from the stupid they yelling at you cause they care ,and yep all of us have done dumber things and i like your truck and the new look LOL

06-04-2006, 10:12 AM	#12
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: wisdom from the stupid Glad it all worked out for ya. We're not willing to give up any good standing blazer owners right now, so don't do it again...OKAY? Would blocking the rear wheels have helped out any?

06-04-2006, 11:07 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: wisdom from the stupid The vehicle didn`t move,guys,just the free axle.Next time,try jacking the vehicle,lower frame onto jack stands with axle drooping,jack up axle,stands under it while you un-bolt(takes load off hardware.If you don`t have second pair of stands,the jack`ll do or blocks),jack axle off of stands,remove stands,let axle droop free.When going back together,lift the axle to the vehicle.Also,leave the driveshaft/u-joints bolted up. __________________ "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 ~

06-04-2006, 01:44 PM	#14
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Re: wisdom from the stupid no one has called you stupid or dumb, just helping out with some thoughts on safety. If you had it nicely secured and safe, then its all good. If there was room for improvement, then some other truck owners are the ones to here it from __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

06-05-2006, 11:22 AM	#16
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: wisdom from the stupid Just because I look dumb doesn't mean I'm not! So, where's the finished pictures? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-05-2006, 01:23 PM	#18
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: wisdom from the stupid Plus - when you add your louvered hood - that will make your front end even lighter - thereby raising the front even more! __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/



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