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R 78 PROJECT · 08-04-2004, 04:42 AM

We have a father and 2 sons 78 2wd blazer project and this is new to me how low can I go without notching and or putting different spindles? can you put blocks in back and cut front springs lower stance shocks? like I said I'm new at this and we are on a budget if we were not this puppy would be slammed but we are so any help and ideas would be gr8.
I need passenger side door and fender also a hood any good deals out there? we live in White Settlement Tx. / D/FW area......thanks guys/gals we just registered and I cant seem to leave this site my boys ( 12 and 10 ) just freak out when they see some of these rides.

R 78 PROJECT · 08-04-2004, 11:52 PM

just realized there's a suspension section so sorry,but if u can help thank you

Crush · 08-05-2004, 12:08 AM

I've done drops on both my '79 resto and the blazer and have used Western Chassis both times. It's fairly economical depending on amount of drop. You can do a simple 3/4 drop for around $250 with dropped coils in front and shackels and hangers in the rear (won't need a notch with that).

go to www.sporttruckdirect.com and you can get a good idea of options.

Tx Firefighter · 08-06-2004, 09:52 AM

Mine is 5 1/2 inch drop in front, and 5 inch in the back.

Spindles and springs in the front cost about 300
Rear leaf spring dearch cost 90 dollars at Ft Worth Champion Spring shop on Henderson street in downtown Ft Worth.

R 78 PROJECT · 08-06-2004, 11:15 AM

Tx Firefighter did you take the springs off and take them to the shop or did you take the blazer to them?
By the way your wifes blazer is sharp and well worth the $10k

Tx Firefighter · 08-06-2004, 01:58 PM

I measured how much I wanted to lower it then removed the springs and took them over to Champion.

My springs had sagged differently over the years and one actually set almost an inch lower than the other. When I took them to be de-arched, I just marked one with the 5 inches and the other one with the 4 1/16 inch or whatever. They de-arched them down to what I wanted and compensated between the two so that the truck sits properly side-to-side now.

The price also included all new bushings installed too.

08-04-2004, 04:42 AM	#1
R 78 PROJECT <<< R 67 PROJECT Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: FortWorth Tx. Posts: 767	How low can I go??? We have a father and 2 sons 78 2wd blazer project and this is new to me how low can I go without notching and or putting different spindles? can you put blocks in back and cut front springs lower stance shocks? like I said I'm new at this and we are on a budget if we were not this puppy would be slammed but we are so any help and ideas would be gr8. I need passenger side door and fender also a hood any good deals out there? we live in White Settlement Tx. / D/FW area......thanks guys/gals we just registered and I cant seem to leave this site my boys ( 12 and 10 ) just freak out when they see some of these rides. __________________ NEW BABY!!! '67 STEPSIDE FRAME OFF PROJECT bullstowin40@sbcglobal.net -92 2wd burb 225k dailey driver -98 nissan quest the wifes -67 C-10 stepside my toy

08-04-2004, 11:52 PM	#2
R 78 PROJECT <<< R 67 PROJECT Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: FortWorth Tx. Posts: 767	new here be nice just realized there's a suspension section so sorry,but if u can help thank you __________________ NEW BABY!!! '67 STEPSIDE FRAME OFF PROJECT bullstowin40@sbcglobal.net -92 2wd burb 225k dailey driver -98 nissan quest the wifes -67 C-10 stepside my toy

08-05-2004, 12:08 AM	#3
Crush Active Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 307	I've done drops on both my '79 resto and the blazer and have used Western Chassis both times. It's fairly economical depending on amount of drop. You can do a simple 3/4 drop for around $250 with dropped coils in front and shackels and hangers in the rear (won't need a notch with that). go to www.sporttruckdirect.com and you can get a good idea of options. __________________ D.M.C -FF-

08-06-2004, 09:52 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Mine is 5 1/2 inch drop in front, and 5 inch in the back. Spindles and springs in the front cost about 300 Rear leaf spring dearch cost 90 dollars at Ft Worth Champion Spring shop on Henderson street in downtown Ft Worth. Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-06-2004, 11:15 AM	#5
R 78 PROJECT <<< R 67 PROJECT Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: FortWorth Tx. Posts: 767	Thank you Tx Firefighter did you take the springs off and take them to the shop or did you take the blazer to them? By the way your wifes blazer is sharp and well worth the $10k __________________ NEW BABY!!! '67 STEPSIDE FRAME OFF PROJECT bullstowin40@sbcglobal.net -92 2wd burb 225k dailey driver -98 nissan quest the wifes -67 C-10 stepside my toy

08-06-2004, 01:58 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I measured how much I wanted to lower it then removed the springs and took them over to Champion. My springs had sagged differently over the years and one actually set almost an inch lower than the other. When I took them to be de-arched, I just marked one with the 5 inches and the other one with the 4 1/16 inch or whatever. They de-arched them down to what I wanted and compensated between the two so that the truck sits properly side-to-side now. The price also included all new bushings installed too. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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