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drunkbus · 07-26-2010, 06:32 PM

Spent this past weekend swapping in a Dana 60 and 14 bolt along with a 6" lift. I spent this past winter accumulating all the parts and going through everything. I picked up the Dana 60 and 14 bolt off of craigslist for $775 and then rebuilt the kingpins, and put in all new bearings and brakes all around. The front lift consists of 6" Skyjacker springs I bought from a member here and Offroad Design heavy duty shackles. The rear lift is an Offroad Design shackle flip, 56" springs out of a 3/4 ton pickup with a zero rate block, and 5" shackles from DIY4X. I also used new greasable polyurethane bushings on everything. The shocks are bilstein 5150's. I'll get more pictures as I get more time to button everything up. The tires are 36 x 12.50 x 16.5 Swampers and the diffs have 4:10 gears.

Dusty71blazer · 07-26-2010, 07:04 PM

Nice transformation!!
Looks great!
How does it drive (compared to stock) ?

drunkbus · 07-26-2010, 07:13 PM

Here's some progress shots over the last few years. It's really dirty in the current shot.

swyfor5 · 07-26-2010, 07:19 PM

Dude,that is awesome! Looks great, I am so trying to play catch up! More pic's of your spring-shock setup please!

vectorit · 07-26-2010, 07:23 PM

Awesome!
I'd love to score those axles myself to update my stuff.

Love the 8 luggers!

drunkbus · 07-26-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusty71blazer

Nice transformation!!
Looks great!
How does it drive (compared to stock) ?

Haven't driven it yet. I had to pull the gas tank to install the shackle flip and I ran out of time and didn't get it back in or the new brake lines installed and blead. I still need another day or two to finish everything up.

tantrumpipeline · 07-26-2010, 07:38 PM

Sweet, looks great, no lifted truck should be without swampers

Burt4x4 · 07-26-2010, 08:13 PM

Hell Ya! Looks great, now you need a 454 for the BBC1Ton Club

Big Block · 07-26-2010, 08:33 PM

You may need a engine up grade to a big block to move all that extra beef. Blazer is looking GOOD!!!

drunkbus · 07-27-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Block

You may need a engine up grade to a big block to move all that extra beef. Blazer is looking GOOD!!!

Dropped this in last summer. Pretty strong 383 stroker. We'll see how it goes.

**jaros44sr** · 07-27-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkbus

Dropped this in last summer. Pretty strong 383 stroker. We'll see how it goes.

Where'd ya get the fuel pressure regulator?

drunkbus · 07-27-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Where'd ya get the fuel pressure regulator?

It's just a fuel pressure gauge built into the dual inlet. It's a Summit item.

Try this:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G3120-1/?rtype=10

**jaros44sr** · 07-27-2010, 03:34 PM

Thanks for the info

67chevy1series · 07-30-2010, 12:35 AM

what are you going to do with your other axles

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-26-2010, 09:15 PM

That looks killer! Very nice!

**jaros44sr** · 07-27-2010, 12:45 AM

very nice! perfect height, job well done. nice price on the axles

drunkbus · 07-27-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

very nice! perfect height, job well done. nice price on the axles

I guess that was one positive for me about a crappy economy. The guy had them on craigslist for $1100. I offered $800, he said $850, I told him I would be there within a week since I had to drive a few hours to get them, he called the next day and said if I could get there within 2 days they were mine for $775. I left the next morning. It may be overkill but I figure it was cheaper than regearing the 1/2 ton stuff.

**jaros44sr** · 07-27-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkbus

I guess that was one positive for me about a crappy economy. The guy had them on craigslist for $1100. I offered $800, he said $850, I told him I would be there within a week since I had to drive a few hours to get them, he called the next day and said if I could get there within 2 days they were mine for $775. I left the next morning. It may be overkill but I figure it was cheaper than regearing the 1/2 ton stuff.

Deal, gotta luv that 1 ton stuff. Just fits better with the larger brakes and the BIG tires

Didn't know ya had the stroker in it...must of missed that in your threads someplace. Now ya have the perfect truck!

like the color too

fun in dirt · 07-27-2010, 02:07 PM

VERY NICE!!!!
I'm in the accumulating parts stage (already have the D60/14 & TSLs) and going with the exact same set-up you've acccomplished...including 6" lift and 383....You've inspired me to keep saving my $$$.

chevyblazer · 07-27-2010, 02:13 AM

awesome blazer

litebulblsc · 07-27-2010, 09:19 AM

How much lift, what size tires?

drunkbus · 07-27-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litebulblsc

How much lift, what size tires?

It's all in the first post. 6" lift with 36" tires.

litebulblsc · 07-27-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drunkbus

It's all in the first post. 6" lift with 36" tires.

Whoops, missed that first paragraph. I was distracted by the pictures

drunkbus · 07-28-2010, 03:08 PM

Got a little more done yesterday. Rear brakes are all done and replaced all the rotten rubber hoses on the gas tank vent lines. It sure is easy to work on everything back there with the gas tank out. Ordered a new rear cv driveshaft from Tom Woods today. Should be here Friday. Surprisingly the front driveshaft will work, the Dana 60 must have a longer snout than the 44. Plan is to get it running this weekend and then take it in for new exhaust on Monday.

**jaros44sr** · 07-28-2010, 03:41 PM

Wow, that is a thing of beauty!! Nice detail work. Some day when I get rich....

07-26-2010, 06:32 PM	#1
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Officially a 1 ton Spent this past weekend swapping in a Dana 60 and 14 bolt along with a 6" lift. I spent this past winter accumulating all the parts and going through everything. I picked up the Dana 60 and 14 bolt off of craigslist for $775 and then rebuilt the kingpins, and put in all new bearings and brakes all around. The front lift consists of 6" Skyjacker springs I bought from a member here and Offroad Design heavy duty shackles. The rear lift is an Offroad Design shackle flip, 56" springs out of a 3/4 ton pickup with a zero rate block, and 5" shackles from DIY4X. I also used new greasable polyurethane bushings on everything. The shocks are bilstein 5150's. I'll get more pictures as I get more time to button everything up. The tires are 36 x 12.50 x 16.5 Swampers and the diffs have 4:10 gears. Attached Images

07-26-2010, 07:04 PM	#2
Dusty71blazer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 158	Re: Officially a 1 ton Nice transformation!! Looks great! How does it drive (compared to stock) ? __________________ Dustin '97 Dodge Ram (daily driver) '71 Blazer (supposed to be a toy... insists on being a project) '85 Monte Carlo SS (project)

07-26-2010, 07:13 PM	#3
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Officially a 1 ton Here's some progress shots over the last few years. It's really dirty in the current shot. Attached Images

07-26-2010, 07:19 PM	#4
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Officially a 1 ton Dude,that is awesome! Looks great, I am so trying to play catch up! More pic's of your spring-shock setup please!

07-26-2010, 07:23 PM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Officially a 1 ton Awesome! I'd love to score those axles myself to update my stuff. Love the 8 luggers! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-26-2010, 07:38 PM	#7
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Officially a 1 ton Sweet, looks great, no lifted truck should be without swampers __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

07-26-2010, 08:13 PM	#8
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Officially a 1 ton Hell Ya! Looks great, now you need a 454 for the BBC1Ton Club __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

07-26-2010, 08:33 PM	#9
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: Officially a 1 ton You may need a engine up grade to a big block to move all that extra beef. Blazer is looking GOOD!!!

07-27-2010, 03:34 PM	#13
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Officially a 1 ton Thanks for the info __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

07-30-2010, 12:35 AM	#14
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Officially a 1 ton what are you going to do with your other axles

07-26-2010, 09:15 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Officially a 1 ton That looks killer! Very nice! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-27-2010, 12:45 AM	#16
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Officially a 1 ton very nice! perfect height, job well done. nice price on the axles __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

07-27-2010, 02:07 PM	#19
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: Officially a 1 ton VERY NICE!!!! I'm in the accumulating parts stage (already have the D60/14 & TSLs) and going with the exact same set-up you've acccomplished...including 6" lift and 383....You've inspired me to keep saving my $$$. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

07-27-2010, 02:13 AM	#20
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: Officially a 1 ton awesome blazer __________________ cucharitas customs

07-27-2010, 09:19 AM	#21
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07-28-2010, 03:08 PM	#24
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Officially a 1 ton Got a little more done yesterday. Rear brakes are all done and replaced all the rotten rubber hoses on the gas tank vent lines. It sure is easy to work on everything back there with the gas tank out. Ordered a new rear cv driveshaft from Tom Woods today. Should be here Friday. Surprisingly the front driveshaft will work, the Dana 60 must have a longer snout than the 44. Plan is to get it running this weekend and then take it in for new exhaust on Monday. Attached Images

07-28-2010, 03:41 PM	#25
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Officially a 1 ton Wow, that is a thing of beauty!! Nice detail work. Some day when I get rich.... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

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