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GmtGmt · 01-30-2011, 09:29 AM

Lift it! its the only way to go on a truck 2wd or 4wd

blazers they look strange lowered same with lowred broncos and ramchargers

DBLSPRT68 · 01-30-2011, 10:20 AM

I would leave it stock, but lowered is in your blood and does look good if done right. I THINK

you can do it RIGHT, by the look of that fine Buick

. Good luck with the sale on the car. I would suggest if it dosen't sell with the buy it now, to put a reserve on it with an auction.

blu-by-u-2 · 02-01-2011, 12:27 AM

Yep, don't waste a good thing. To many 4x4's. 2wds are way to rare to make them resimble something that you see a few times every single day.imo.

**N2TRUX** · 02-01-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ledfoot

.....Thanks again for all the input, sounds like lowering is the way to go...but we'll see. As you can see, I like them VERY LOW:....

Nothing wrong with that. Some of us do to....

stevieB · 02-01-2011, 04:58 PM

I say lower it. 2wd blazers are something to see especially factory 2wd.

tallcrown · 02-05-2011, 08:18 AM

leave it stock. Change wheels and tires to different Profiles

tvblazer78 · 02-05-2011, 11:50 AM

I am with Ken on this, he helped me make my mind up back when I built my blazer 3-4 years ago. As you can see I like mine low as well..

dropd80s · 02-05-2011, 07:23 PM

As clean and original as your K5 is I thought this pic might sway your decision. Very nice truck btw.

68Timber · 02-07-2011, 07:31 PM

A 2/2 drop with 275/60-15's on the factory 8" wheels would be a good starting point. Some have to go lower.

Here's mine fresh out of a buddy's garage (buddy with a 2-post lift) after installing the 2/2. The only difference is the 275/60-15's pictured are on aftermarket stock-style 15x10's.

You will need to modify the gas filler neck for clearance, as pictured. That's a buddy that used to work in a muffler shop many years ago, he put the curves in for clearance.

joe231 · 02-07-2011, 09:48 PM

Slam that bad boy!!

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mcboomport · 08-08-2011, 04:02 PM

Any updates on this?? Gorgeous! Please don't put those wheels on it......

veinbar · 08-08-2011, 04:08 PM

Please keep it stock w/ rally wheels. Too good looking as is, and you can spend your money elsewhere. Or... Not spend money at all.

01-30-2011, 10:20 AM	#27
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer I would leave it stock, but lowered is in your blood and does look good if done right. I THINK you can do it RIGHT, by the look of that fine Buick . Good luck with the sale on the car. I would suggest if it dosen't sell with the buy it now, to put a reserve on it with an auction. __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

02-01-2011, 12:27 AM	#28
blu-by-u-2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: los banos cal Posts: 130	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Yep, don't waste a good thing. To many 4x4's. 2wds are way to rare to make them resimble something that you see a few times every single day.imo. __________________ 77 k5 2wd 76 k5 jimmy 4x4 97 c1500 2wd 06 chrysler 300 on 22"s

02-01-2011, 04:58 PM	#30
stevieB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: phoenix az Posts: 141	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer I say lower it. 2wd blazers are something to see especially factory 2wd. Last edited by stevieB; 02-01-2011 at 04:58 PM. Reason: cant type

02-05-2011, 08:18 AM	#31
tallcrown Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 61	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer leave it stock. Change wheels and tires to different Profiles

02-05-2011, 11:50 AM	#32
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer I am with Ken on this, he helped me make my mind up back when I built my blazer 3-4 years ago. As you can see I like mine low as well.. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

02-05-2011, 07:23 PM	#33
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer As clean and original as your K5 is I thought this pic might sway your decision. Very nice truck btw.

02-07-2011, 07:31 PM	#34
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer A 2/2 drop with 275/60-15's on the factory 8" wheels would be a good starting point. Some have to go lower. Here's mine fresh out of a buddy's garage (buddy with a 2-post lift) after installing the 2/2. The only difference is the 275/60-15's pictured are on aftermarket stock-style 15x10's. You will need to modify the gas filler neck for clearance, as pictured. That's a buddy that used to work in a muffler shop many years ago, he put the curves in for clearance. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-07-2011, 09:48 PM	#35
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Slam that bad boy!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-08-2011, 04:02 PM	#36
mcboomport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 320	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Any updates on this?? Gorgeous! Please don't put those wheels on it......

08-08-2011, 04:08 PM	#37
veinbar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 292	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Please keep it stock w/ rally wheels. Too good looking as is, and you can spend your money elsewhere. Or... Not spend money at all. __________________ 2008 Yamaha Zuma 50cc - Daily Driver 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza SWB; 357ci, TH400, 3.73 Posi - Daily Driver 1976 Chevrolet Sport Van SWB; 355ci, TH350, 2.73 Open - Rape Free 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S; 455ci, TH400, 2.73 Open - SOLD (but I still claim to own it from time to time)



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