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Dave Reed · 10-06-2004, 11:32 PM

I always wanted to lower a 4x4 Blazer down to car height. Anyone have a clue how to do this? I figured I could get a good handling vehicle I could drive in the snow. What do you all think? Beats an Audi or Subaru.

*1972C10* · 10-06-2004, 11:45 PM

Umm...

You cant lower it really the front axle would'nt have clearence to operate

72c5 · 10-07-2004, 11:21 AM

I can second that.....very hard to lower the fromt of a 4wd...........you can try removing that thick short 3rd leaf in the front, or take the leafs out and to a spring shop, and for $50 or so they will de-arch them for you, but you can only go maybe 1.5" lower (if that) from a stock 2 leaf non-hd setup. rear is a snap to lower......but you gotta get the front down 1st!

Good Luck

DennyB · 10-07-2004, 12:44 PM

This topic has also been discussed at can you lower a 4X4?
Might be some more helpfull info there.

Denny

Dave Reed · 10-07-2004, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DennyB

This topic has also been discussed at can you lower a 4X4?
Might be some more helpfull info there.

Denny

Thanks for the info, not much help on that thread. Lots of ideas and bashing, but noone has really made any attempts. Would definately need IFS for the 4x4 to do it from what I read. I like the AWD setup. Cars have it and they aren't that high off the ground. There was also that (32' roadster?) someone did years ago with AWD. It was pretty sick. 1000hp or something. I guess if and when I get to do it I will have to fabricate evrything myself. Maybe it will be my final for my apprenticeship.

**Captkaos** · 10-08-2004, 01:57 AM

If it is a leaf spring setup, there isn't enough room to drop it anything more than about 2".

DennyB · 10-08-2004, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by discreet007

Thanks for the info, not much help on that thread. Lots of ideas and bashing, but noone has really made any attempts. Would definately need IFS for the 4x4 to do it from what I read. I like the AWD setup. Cars have it and they aren't that high off the ground. There was also that (32' roadster?) someone did years ago with AWD. It was pretty sick. 1000hp or something. I guess if and when I get to do it I will have to fabricate evrything myself. Maybe it will be my final for my apprenticeship.

Yea, the bashing on the other thread was a shame.
I linked the thread for the IFS and AWD info.
The other option is a custom cross member and raise the engine if the under hood space allows, then tunneling of the cab would be necessary.
At that point the driveshaft angles, camber and steering clearances would need to be looked at. Probably a 4-link up front would help with clearances, especially if cross over steering was used.

Dave Reed · 10-08-2004, 10:52 PM

Yeah, that's it. When I meant lower a 4x4 I figured it wouldn't be a convential drop. I will have to research it a lot, but I will get it done sometime in the future. All part of my master plan. 3 vehicles for life. 2wd p/u, AWD blazer lowered, and a G-machine. No other vehicles besides my bikes. FOR LIFE! I will be 80-something and still driving those bad boys.

Think about it, if you never had to buy any more vehicles? Save lots of money and drive a cool old vehicle forever. I have one bike in my collection. I have the 70' SWB 2wd that I am going to restore, then I will get the blazer.

Dave Reed · 10-08-2004, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by discreet007

Yeah, that's it. When I meant lower a 4x4 I figured it wouldn't be a convential drop. I will have to research it a lot, but I will get it done sometime in the future. All part of my master plan. 3 vehicles for life. 2wd p/u, AWD blazer lowered, and a G-machine. No other vehicles besides my bikes. FOR LIFE! I will be 80-something and still driving those bad boys.

Think about it, if you never had to buy any more vehicles? Save lots of money and drive a cool old vehicle forever. I have one bike in my collection. I have the 70' SWB 2wd that I am going to restore, then I will get the blazer.

Hmmm, this was a reply and it ended up 3 posts up, it posted before my previous post yesterday, THAT ISN'T GOOD. JOSH I THINK THERE IS A GLITCH IN HERE SOMEWHERE.

Dave Reed · 10-08-2004, 10:55 PM

MMgoodie, the last 2 posts are moving down as I post these.

Dave Reed · 10-08-2004, 11:58 PM

Thanks. I appreciate all the info

MMGOODIE · 10-09-2004, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by discreet007

There was also that (32' roadster?) someone did years ago with AWD. It was pretty sick. 1000hp or something.

are you refering to "The Quadra Duce" Troy P. is just sick.

nate68 · 10-12-2004, 01:39 AM

go buy a typhoon

Dave Reed · 10-12-2004, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nate68

go buy a typhoon

Lame looking 80's vehicle, sorry if you like them, but never suited my taste.

10-06-2004, 11:32 PM	#1
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Anyone ever lower 4x4? I always wanted to lower a 4x4 Blazer down to car height. Anyone have a clue how to do this? I figured I could get a good handling vehicle I could drive in the snow. What do you all think? Beats an Audi or Subaru.

10-07-2004, 12:44 PM	#4
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	This topic has also been discussed at can you lower a 4X4? Might be some more helpfull info there. Denny __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

10-08-2004, 01:57 AM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	If it is a leaf spring setup, there isn't enough room to drop it anything more than about 2". __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-12-2004, 01:39 AM	#13
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	go buy a typhoon __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

10-06-2004, 11:45 PM	#2
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Umm... You cant lower it really the front axle would'nt have clearence to operate

10-07-2004, 11:21 AM	#3
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	I can second that.....very hard to lower the fromt of a 4wd...........you can try removing that thick short 3rd leaf in the front, or take the leafs out and to a spring shop, and for $50 or so they will de-arch them for you, but you can only go maybe 1.5" lower (if that) from a stock 2 leaf non-hd setup. rear is a snap to lower......but you gotta get the front down 1st! Good Luck

10-08-2004, 10:52 PM	#8
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Yeah, that's it. When I meant lower a 4x4 I figured it wouldn't be a convential drop. I will have to research it a lot, but I will get it done sometime in the future. All part of my master plan. 3 vehicles for life. 2wd p/u, AWD blazer lowered, and a G-machine. No other vehicles besides my bikes. FOR LIFE! I will be 80-something and still driving those bad boys. Think about it, if you never had to buy any more vehicles? Save lots of money and drive a cool old vehicle forever. I have one bike in my collection. I have the 70' SWB 2wd that I am going to restore, then I will get the blazer.

10-08-2004, 10:55 PM	#10
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	MMgoodie, the last 2 posts are moving down as I post these.

10-08-2004, 11:58 PM	#11
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Thanks. I appreciate all the info



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