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Join Date: Aug 2011
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'71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
My Tuff Country 2 inch Lift Kit is on its way for my '71 Blazer. I will be running 32x11.5 Cooper Discoverer STTs on it. Can anyone advise if I need to get a dropped Pitman arm, or an adjustable drag link, etc...?
This is what I have on there now, i dont know if it is dropped or not. ![]() ![]() ![]() Since I have the solid, non-adjustable drag link, do I need to get one of these? http://www.jackit.com/store/supercart.cgi?s=jac_1001 And would any of the other crap on this page be necessary/useful for me? thanks. Last edited by Joe Blaze; 08-13-2011 at 10:07 PM. |
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Re: '71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
You can get away with just an adjustable draglink with a 2" lift. The draglink needs to be close to level with the steering arm.
You do not have a dropped pitman, that is a stock one.
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1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels |
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Re: '71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
Can anyone advise a source of a reliable quality adjustable drag ling for this project?
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Re: '71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
Just go to your auto parts store, They will have both ends and the adjuster sleeve. Might have to order it for a 73' or so blazer. Not sure if your non adjustable one is stock for that year.
Mine came with an adjustable one
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1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels |
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Re: '71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
Can't wait to see the 2" with 32's. Be sure to post some before and after pics. I'm doing a 2" soon.
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Re: '71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
You should be fine with the adjustable drag link. That's what I have with 2.5 lift. I had a raised steering arm for the 4 inch lift previously in the truck. When I dropped it down man it had BAD bump steer. Went back to the stock are arm (with adjustable drag link) and all was good.
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Re: '71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
would you mind getting a measurement from the inside of the spring to the nub in the middle? I have some springs and was wondering if they will work on my blazer. thanks,
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Re: '71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
Here is the page from LMC. I ordered parts # 1 through #5 today. My local guy said the three drag link parts were available, and pretty standard used for many model years, but the tie rod ends (#1 & #2 in diagram below) were not available anymore. So i ordered online
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Re: '71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
Good posts however older... anyone have any follow up on this topic? I am looking to do a 2 to 3 inch lift myself.
Where can I get an affordable full kit? I've been all over the net. Jackit is expensive while rough country is reasonable. However, RC only offers a minimum of 4" I'd love to see pics of the 2.5's including the pitman arm area. Thanks!! |
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Re: '71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
TC soft rides are the way to go on a budget. I have the 2" all spring kit and it does the job.
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Re: '71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
72CTS,
Did you have to do any mods? Brake lines? Tranny drop? Drag link? Do you have pics? Thanks, Mike |
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Re: '71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
On a 2" lift I would think all you need to do is get the adj. drag link.
I would check the brake line length too but they might be ok for such a mild lift. Drivelines/trans/etc should also be fine. |
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Re: '71 Blazer, 2" lift, steering questions
Sounds like Seventy One hit the nail on the head. I dont have any other mods, just the new springs and shocks. I did add a zero rate to the rear to level it up (not installed in pic). I am running 33x12.50's (actually measure 32" tall). I used the stock drag link, just adjusted to re-center stearing wheel.
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