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East End K5 · 11-22-2004, 06:46 PM

Body drop. Back on to the chassis with the stock poly's. Can this be done by myself? How long can I expect to get it done?

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-22-2004, 06:55 PM

I Assume You Mean, Changing The Body Bushings Or Removing A Body
Lift, Yes It Can Be Done By Yourself, Is It Easy, Depends On If You
Have All The Right Tools And Plenty Of Time, How Long, Not Sure
It Would Depend On Your Work Ethic, In Three Hours I Put On This,

Tailgate, Front Fenders (both), Windsheild Cowl, And Pass Door.

*NOT SURE IF YOU CAN DO A REAL BODY DROP ON A BLAZER

East End K5 · 11-22-2004, 07:12 PM

Yeah, I just want to drop the 3" Body Bushings I have and replace with stock ones. I assume I will need more than just the box end wrench and ratchet?

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-22-2004, 07:17 PM

I HAVE NEVER DONE IT, BUT I WOULD ASSUME YOU COULD JUST START AT
ONE END, AND THEN DO THEM L AND R, THEN MOVE UP TO THE NEXT SPOT
AND REPEAT, AND SO ON AND SO ON, LIKE I SAID I HAVE NEVER DONE IT.

bouncytruck · 11-22-2004, 08:21 PM

Actually, I've heard do one side at a time. I would think you would want to have the top on so you keep the body in alignment.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-22-2004, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Actually, I've heard do one side at a time. I would think you would want to have the top on so you keep the body in alignment.

WELL I KNEW I HAD A 50/50 SHOT AT GETTING IT RIGHT

tim_and_bobbi_blazer · 11-22-2004, 09:03 PM

We'll be putting new bushing back in a couple weeks from now.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tim_an...Zrc1BBRjwB5BOS

Tim says you can do it with a floor jack and some 2x4 scraps. Things to watch out for are dented floor pans, kinked fuel/brake lines, bent steering columns, and smashed fingers. He speaks from experiance.

Good luck

Bobbi

Cethern · 11-22-2004, 09:19 PM

When I put a 1" body lift and new mounts I did one side at a time. I did loosen the side I was not doing. I got a good size floor jack and a 4x4 with a 2x4 on top to spread out the weight.
It took me longger than three hrs... But then I was trying to break loose OEM bolts..It went ok till the back bolts they are welded in with some good tack welds.

But your just taking a lift off it should go ok.....
Oh one last thing get a can of PB Blaster. and soak everything real good

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-22-2004, 10:54 PM

I did mine one side at a time . Th e only problem I ran into was the fuel filler hoses were a pain in the arse to r and r ...

bouncytruck · 11-23-2004, 12:49 AM

Humm, good to know, especially since I've got three of them! I think my next major project on my '72 is going to be the body mounts.

lv2whl · 11-23-2004, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

*NOT SURE IF YOU CAN DO A REAL BODY DROP ON A BLAZER

hell yeah you can. check it out. body dropped 72 pickup ( iknow its not a blazer, but all the same.)
Layin on the doors. Looks good to mebodydropped 72

11-22-2004, 06:46 PM	#1
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	First project! Body drop. Back on to the chassis with the stock poly's. Can this be done by myself? How long can I expect to get it done? __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

11-22-2004, 06:55 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	I Assume You Mean, Changing The Body Bushings Or Removing A Body Lift, Yes It Can Be Done By Yourself, Is It Easy, Depends On If You Have All The Right Tools And Plenty Of Time, How Long, Not Sure It Would Depend On Your Work Ethic, In Three Hours I Put On This, Tailgate, Front Fenders (both), Windsheild Cowl, And Pass Door. *NOT SURE IF YOU CAN DO A REAL BODY DROP ON A BLAZER __________________ 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

11-22-2004, 07:12 PM	#3
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Yeah, I just want to drop the 3" Body Bushings I have and replace with stock ones. I assume I will need more than just the box end wrench and ratchet? __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

11-22-2004, 07:17 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	I HAVE NEVER DONE IT, BUT I WOULD ASSUME YOU COULD JUST START AT ONE END, AND THEN DO THEM L AND R, THEN MOVE UP TO THE NEXT SPOT AND REPEAT, AND SO ON AND SO ON, LIKE I SAID I HAVE NEVER DONE IT. __________________ 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

11-22-2004, 08:21 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Actually, I've heard do one side at a time. I would think you would want to have the top on so you keep the body in alignment. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-22-2004, 09:03 PM	#7
tim_and_bobbi_blazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 105	You could just do this We'll be putting new bushing back in a couple weeks from now. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tim_an...Zrc1BBRjwB5BOS Tim says you can do it with a floor jack and some 2x4 scraps. Things to watch out for are dented floor pans, kinked fuel/brake lines, bent steering columns, and smashed fingers. He speaks from experiance. Good luck Bobbi

11-22-2004, 09:19 PM	#8
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	When I put a 1" body lift and new mounts I did one side at a time. I did loosen the side I was not doing. I got a good size floor jack and a 4x4 with a 2x4 on top to spread out the weight. It took me longger than three hrs... But then I was trying to break loose OEM bolts..It went ok till the back bolts they are welded in with some good tack welds. But your just taking a lift off it should go ok..... Oh one last thing get a can of PB Blaster. and soak everything real good __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit... Last edited by Cethern; 11-22-2004 at 09:24 PM.

11-22-2004, 10:54 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I did mine one side at a time . Th e only problem I ran into was the fuel filler hoses were a pain in the arse to r and r ... __________________ 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..

11-23-2004, 12:49 AM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Humm, good to know, especially since I've got three of them! I think my next major project on my '72 is going to be the body mounts. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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