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bagged74 · 07-20-2008, 11:51 PM

MacSic66....nice work

azfab · 07-20-2008, 11:55 PM

cool. ill try that and c what happends. the 68 came out petty good i think it was a smallz but it gave me what i need to lay. it lays hard with no drop spindels, i dont have alot of money i have two kids yatayta but i can fab, so i dont mind working a little harder so save some money who wouldnt? lol those 22s are expensive lol. thanx guys your help is verey apricated!

azfab · 07-20-2008, 11:58 PM

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azfab · 07-21-2008, 12:01 AM

here were she sits now

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azfab · 07-21-2008, 12:02 AM

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azfab · 07-21-2008, 12:03 AM

about four mor and shell lay
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azfab · 07-21-2008, 12:11 AM

i have som better pics ill post were the bed lines up lol

**MacSic66** · 07-21-2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged74

MacSic66....nice work

thanks..i havent touched the project in a while.. been too busy, on other projects. i "Z"d it 3" (should have gone 4") 3"djm spindles, lowered the lower ball joints 1", narrowed the upper and lower a-arms 1.5" to drive really low on a 28"tall tire..
im loving the blazer!! sic man.. 67-72 is my dream year truck!! just happened to fall into a 66 for cheap..
http://s100.photobucket.com/albums/m...%20suspesnion/

http://s100.photobucket.com/albums/m...%20suspension/

http://s100.photobucket.com/albums/m...ermark/66/cab/

shaneo2112RUSH · 07-21-2008, 02:02 AM

nice work!! got me convinced now to do a "z" on my 68 lwb truck.
i might try also the 1.5" of the crossmember just for fun

**MacSic66** · 07-21-2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaneo2112RUSH

nice work!! got me convinced now to do a "z" on my 68 lwb truck.
i might try also the 1.5" of the crossmember just for fun

thanks, cool! id honestly go farther on the "Z" than do the crossmember raise too, this only because when you have the frame cut for the "Z" just move it up another inch and you are there, where if you move the crossmember up you also need to realise you have just changed your front suspension geometry. if you do not raise the steering up the same distance.. you run the chance of bump steer, or unwanted toe in or toe out gains throught the range of motion.
with the "Z" everything stays factory geometry, just raised..
just my 2cents

azfab · 07-21-2008, 09:54 PM

ten four thanx guys for all your help i appreciate it

87 dually burb · 07-22-2008, 02:44 PM

hey azfab you got pic of the square body raised and dropped
wanted to know the lift you get with your set up
thanks

I'm with you on the fab work looks great
you make me want to tear my burb further apart for a "z"
and add another year to put back together

azfab · 07-22-2008, 10:11 PM

sur ill get one one here asap

**scotts62** · 07-22-2008, 11:25 PM

Ya man looks good!

can't wait to see the raised pics also

shaneo2112RUSH · 07-24-2008, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacSic66

thanks, cool! id honestly go farther on the "Z" than do the crossmember raise too, this only because when you have the frame cut for the "Z" just move it up another inch and you are there, where if you move the crossmember up you also need to realise you have just changed your front suspension geometry. if you do not raise the steering up the same distance.. you run the chance of bump steer, or unwanted toe in or toe out gains throught the range of motion.
with the "Z" everything stays factory geometry, just raised..
just my 2cents

cool, i will keep that in mind!!

rotgg · 07-24-2008, 08:06 AM

my truck has a 4" z and 3" spindles and it lays pinch hard after i trimmed the bottom of the frame on 20"s i think it would still lay on 22s

YOLO · 07-24-2008, 09:43 AM

GMBowtie is correct. I did the pancake, shortened my stock a-arms 2 inch drop spindles, but I also did a 2 inch Z and SFBD. The frame is all custom but I used the stock front crossmember. That was all to lay on 26's. If you want to go with a smaller wheel, then you will not have to go that drastic. DO IT! Get an extra crossmember or at least know were to get one NOW if you mess up. Measure 10 times, cut once.

shaneo2112RUSH · 07-27-2008, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YOLO

Measure 10 times, cut once.

shaneo2112RUSH · 07-27-2008, 10:38 PM

so the max height would be 4"! do the same for the radiator support??

1low71 · 07-27-2008, 10:46 PM

Heres how I did mine.

Grunion · 08-04-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YOLO

GMBowtie is correct. I did the pancake, shortened my stock a-arms 2 inch drop spindles, but I also did a 2 inch Z and SFBD. The frame is all custom but I used the stock front crossmember. That was all to lay on 26's. If you want to go with a smaller wheel, then you will not have to go that drastic. DO IT! Get an extra crossmember or at least know were to get one NOW if you mess up. Measure 10 times, cut once.

Yours is not pancaked.

azfab · 08-04-2008, 05:22 PM

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azfab · 08-04-2008, 05:23 PM

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azfab · 08-04-2008, 05:25 PM

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azfab · 08-04-2008, 05:26 PM

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07-20-2008, 11:51 PM	#26
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azfab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: lodi ca Posts: 251	Re: z'd frame? cool. ill try that and c what happends. the 68 came out petty good i think it was a smallz but it gave me what i need to lay. it lays hard with no drop spindels, i dont have alot of money i have two kids yatayta but i can fab, so i dont mind working a little harder so save some money who wouldnt? lol those 22s are expensive lol. thanx guys your help is verey apricated! __________________ lifes short fabricate as much as you can! Last edited by N2TRUX; 07-23-2008 at 12:23 AM.

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07-21-2008, 02:02 AM	#34
shaneo2112RUSH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo,Colo Posts: 424	Re: z'd frame? nice work!! got me convinced now to do a "z" on my 68 lwb truck. i might try also the 1.5" of the crossmember just for fun __________________ 1968 LWB C10 "Project LADY EYE SORE" (She is my baby and sent me to the hospital 3 times for eye injuries lol) who said love hurts??

07-21-2008, 09:54 PM	#36
azfab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: lodi ca Posts: 251	Re: z'd frame? ten four thanx guys for all your help i appreciate it __________________ lifes short fabricate as much as you can!

07-22-2008, 02:44 PM	#37
87 dually burb my short bus Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fredericksburg,Va Posts: 307	Re: z'd frame? hey azfab you got pic of the square body raised and dropped wanted to know the lift you get with your set up thanks I'm with you on the fab work looks great you make me want to tear my burb further apart for a "z" and add another year to put back together __________________ 90 burbbagged,shaved(about done)***** 91 burbstock worker for now************ *****only squares for me****************

07-22-2008, 10:11 PM	#38
azfab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: lodi ca Posts: 251	Re: z'd frame? sur ill get one one here asap __________________ lifes short fabricate as much as you can!

07-22-2008, 11:25 PM	#39
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07-24-2008, 08:06 AM	#41
rotgg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: al Posts: 233	Re: z'd frame? my truck has a 4" z and 3" spindles and it lays pinch hard after i trimmed the bottom of the frame on 20"s i think it would still lay on 22s

07-24-2008, 09:43 AM	#42
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	Re: z'd frame? GMBowtie is correct. I did the pancake, shortened my stock a-arms 2 inch drop spindles, but I also did a 2 inch Z and SFBD. The frame is all custom but I used the stock front crossmember. That was all to lay on 26's. If you want to go with a smaller wheel, then you will not have to go that drastic. DO IT! Get an extra crossmember or at least know were to get one NOW if you mess up. Measure 10 times, cut once. __________________ Squarebody guy Last edited by YOLO; 07-24-2008 at 09:44 AM.

07-27-2008, 10:38 PM	#44
shaneo2112RUSH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo,Colo Posts: 424	Re: z'd frame? so the max height would be 4"! do the same for the radiator support?? __________________ 1968 LWB C10 "Project LADY EYE SORE" (She is my baby and sent me to the hospital 3 times for eye injuries lol) who said love hurts??



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