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makovai · 10-22-2006, 11:02 AM

I finally have the new 8 lug D44 under the rig with everything hooked up except the steering shaft which i picked up out of an XJ and will mod it at work on monday. I am also working on my front bumper so it fits correctly with the body lift. Then i can finally work on the 14 bolt. Disc brake conversion, spring perch change and shock towers.

Funny as i post these pics i can see how far out of alignment my front tires are. Oops i forgot, i need to align my front end too

orange72blazer · 10-22-2006, 11:21 AM

Looks good, if you have any questions or want some pics of how to get the bumper to fit let me know, I just did this a few months ago.

makovai · 10-22-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by orange72blazer

Looks good, if you have any questions or want some pics of how to get the bumper to fit let me know, I just did this a few months ago.

Yes please. I think i have it figured out, but i dont want to re-invent the wheel.
Any suggestions and especially pics would be very helpful.
Thanks.

krue · 10-22-2006, 11:59 AM

Looks good!

orange72blazer · 10-22-2006, 12:16 PM

Ok, here's some pictures of how I did it. I just cut the front of the frame off with a cutoff wheel, then cut 2 pieces of 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 8 CRS, then welded it up.

orange72blazer · 10-22-2006, 12:21 PM

Heres what it looks like when it's done. I cut the frame 1/4 inch in front of the bottom hole on the frame. This should give you a good idea of what I did.

makovai · 10-22-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by orange72blazer

Heres what it looks like when it's done. I cut the frame 1/4 inch in front of the bottom hole on the frame. This should give you a good idea of what I did.

very very nice. Thank you. My plan was similar but not the same.
I cut the frame as well, but a little different. I notched it so the bumper could go up, and then put 3" spacers from the original mount spot to the bumper brackets. I do have a welder so i may use some of your ideas when i complete it.

I did the rear a long time ago and i didnt have to do any cutting or welding, however i did have to fab up new brackets.

Thanks for the great pics.

orange72blazer · 10-22-2006, 02:24 PM

So what did you do for the rear, I still haven't done this yet because I didnt want to do any cutting or welding that close to the gas tank. Also I noticed that you have a 330hp crate motor in yours, is it the one from GM performance parts, if so how do you like it. I'm asking because thats the motor I was thinking of getting for my Blazer.

makovai · 10-22-2006, 03:52 PM

well my rear has a bigger gap then the front, I couldn't get it up as tight as the front unless i cut. I'll go shoot some photos and show and tell.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-22-2006, 05:46 PM

Tires look awesome

1LoC10 · 10-22-2006, 06:23 PM

sweet, looking good... I would drop that bowtie down one bar in the grill if it was mine though

makovai · 10-22-2006, 10:02 PM

Ok, i got the front bumper looking correctly located, but i really need to fix that bowtie.
also here's the rear bumper pics i promised. I have brackets that work but my rear bumper is in really bad shape.

vtblazer · 10-23-2006, 06:48 AM

Nice progress!!

Are you building it for off road/wheeling or show-n-shine?

Or both.

makovai · 10-23-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Nice progress!!

Are you building it for off road/wheeling or show-n-shine?

Or both.

Definately not for off road. Its a pavement pounder. It needs a frame off for show, and i dont have a place to do that so we'll say im doing it for entertainment. I'm a tinker'er and i'm always finding things i need to re-do to stay buzy. And what fits the bill better than a 35 year old rig

Tweeder · 10-23-2006, 02:07 PM

Looks good!!! Can't wait to see the finished product!

So what do you have for lift to get 11 inches anyways? 8 inch suspension + 3 inch body?

ClassicStyle · 10-25-2006, 10:17 PM

I have those tires in 39.5x18 mounted on 15x16 welds, laying around...lookin for a home, came off my yukon. did you buy those on purpose?

truck looks good. keep up the nice work

10-22-2006, 11:02 AM	#1
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	stage 1 - finally complete I finally have the new 8 lug D44 under the rig with everything hooked up except the steering shaft which i picked up out of an XJ and will mod it at work on monday. I am also working on my front bumper so it fits correctly with the body lift. Then i can finally work on the 14 bolt. Disc brake conversion, spring perch change and shock towers. Funny as i post these pics i can see how far out of alignment my front tires are. Oops i forgot, i need to align my front end too __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

10-22-2006, 11:21 AM	#2
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Re: stage 1 - finally complete Looks good, if you have any questions or want some pics of how to get the bumper to fit let me know, I just did this a few months ago. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

10-22-2006, 11:59 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: stage 1 - finally complete Looks good! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-22-2006, 12:16 PM	#5
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Re: stage 1 - finally complete Ok, here's some pictures of how I did it. I just cut the front of the frame off with a cutoff wheel, then cut 2 pieces of 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 8 CRS, then welded it up. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

10-22-2006, 12:21 PM	#6
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Re: stage 1 - finally complete Heres what it looks like when it's done. I cut the frame 1/4 inch in front of the bottom hole on the frame. This should give you a good idea of what I did. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

10-22-2006, 02:24 PM	#8
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Re: stage 1 - finally complete So what did you do for the rear, I still haven't done this yet because I didnt want to do any cutting or welding that close to the gas tank. Also I noticed that you have a 330hp crate motor in yours, is it the one from GM performance parts, if so how do you like it. I'm asking because thats the motor I was thinking of getting for my Blazer. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

10-22-2006, 03:52 PM	#9
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: stage 1 - finally complete well my rear has a bigger gap then the front, I couldn't get it up as tight as the front unless i cut. I'll go shoot some photos and show and tell. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

10-22-2006, 05:46 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: stage 1 - finally complete Tires look awesome __________________ 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

10-22-2006, 06:23 PM	#11
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: stage 1 - finally complete sweet, looking good... I would drop that bowtie down one bar in the grill if it was mine though __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

10-22-2006, 10:02 PM	#12
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: stage 1 - finally complete Ok, i got the front bumper looking correctly located, but i really need to fix that bowtie. also here's the rear bumper pics i promised. I have brackets that work but my rear bumper is in really bad shape. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

10-23-2006, 06:48 AM	#13
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: stage 1 - finally complete Nice progress!! Are you building it for off road/wheeling or show-n-shine? Or both.

10-23-2006, 02:07 PM	#15
Tweeder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 32	Re: stage 1 - finally complete Looks good!!! Can't wait to see the finished product! So what do you have for lift to get 11 inches anyways? 8 inch suspension + 3 inch body? __________________ 1976 K10 SWB 1998 ECSB Z71 RIP~1970 K5 Blazer

10-25-2006, 10:17 PM	#16
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Re: stage 1 - finally complete I have those tires in 39.5x18 mounted on 15x16 welds, laying around...lookin for a home, came off my yukon. did you buy those on purpose? truck looks good. keep up the nice work __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander



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