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**michael bustamante** · 07-05-2011, 12:36 PM

I just picked up my first squarebody. an 84 blazer silverado in great shape. Ive been told the factory front suspension is pretty soft. (2 springs curved opposite the rear springs.) at the upull it I found and pulled a set of rough country springs that was mounted to a blazer that had a 3/4 ton mod done. theyre 4 curved the right way. can any of you tell me if this is a 2 or a 3 inch lift to the front end?

Psycho71 · 07-06-2011, 01:30 AM

It will ride like a haywagon with a rough country lift. Plain and simple. I considered Rough Country for my burb lift, and after reading so many reviews that stated the same thing, i chose a different route. i shackle flipped the rear, giving me 4" of lift. And went with ez ride springs up front. On 35" tires, my burb actually rides pretty dang good now. I did have to do some fender trimming to keep the rubbing to a minimum. but that's another thread.

My advice, unless you just want something to go play in the mud with, find something other than rough country springs for it.

**special-K** · 07-06-2011, 08:36 AM

It's hard to tell how much lift a spring is just looking at them,or even measuring to the center from a straight line drawn between the spring eyes. They settle differently. But,Rough Countrys will settle less than some. With newer approaches to spring building being directed at a softer ride/more flex,I hear how awful springs like Rough Countrys ride from about everyone. It's funny,cuz we were all so happy to have a lift I guess we didn't know how awful our trucks rode. I've run Burbank Spring,Rough Country,Superlift,Rancho,and even had spring shops build up springs to lift a truck. Actually,my first lift was breaking down the spring packs and hammering out the desired arch on an anvil with the original springs. I never complained about any and actually love the ride. To me it all goes together...a pounce in the ride,the hum/howl of big lug tires,and the roar of the pipes going down the road. To me that was what driving a 4wd was all about. I always figured those who wanted a smooth ride on the road bought cars. But,things have changed since the mainstream drives 4wds now and magazines are about pushing advertiser's products on high dollar project rigs.

**michael bustamante** · 07-06-2011, 02:44 PM

I've been reading up on rough country and im thinking I shouldn't have got them. if they're rc. easy rides will it say on the spring?
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88Jimmy4x4 · 07-06-2011, 03:00 PM

tuff country ez rides are best, thats what I have on mine after wasting money on RC leafs on previous Jimmy

**special-K** · 07-07-2011, 08:02 AM

I can show you pictures,or go to www.suspensionconnection.com . They only have stickers,no stamping. They are kinda flat in the middle,not a continuous arch.

**michael bustamante** · 07-07-2011, 12:25 PM

mine are kinda flat in the middle with Yellow neo bushings. theyre not stamped but painted with stencils it looks like. "rough country" made in j.... couldnt read the rest

07-05-2011, 12:36 PM	#1
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	4wd blazer lift? I just picked up my first squarebody. an 84 blazer silverado in great shape. Ive been told the factory front suspension is pretty soft. (2 springs curved opposite the rear springs.) at the upull it I found and pulled a set of rough country springs that was mounted to a blazer that had a 3/4 ton mod done. theyre 4 curved the right way. can any of you tell me if this is a 2 or a 3 inch lift to the front end? __________________ 1967custom

07-06-2011, 01:30 AM	#2
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: 4wd blazer lift? It will ride like a haywagon with a rough country lift. Plain and simple. I considered Rough Country for my burb lift, and after reading so many reviews that stated the same thing, i chose a different route. i shackle flipped the rear, giving me 4" of lift. And went with ez ride springs up front. On 35" tires, my burb actually rides pretty dang good now. I did have to do some fender trimming to keep the rubbing to a minimum. but that's another thread. My advice, unless you just want something to go play in the mud with, find something other than rough country springs for it. __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

07-06-2011, 08:36 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 4wd blazer lift? It's hard to tell how much lift a spring is just looking at them,or even measuring to the center from a straight line drawn between the spring eyes. They settle differently. But,Rough Countrys will settle less than some. With newer approaches to spring building being directed at a softer ride/more flex,I hear how awful springs like Rough Countrys ride from about everyone. It's funny,cuz we were all so happy to have a lift I guess we didn't know how awful our trucks rode. I've run Burbank Spring,Rough Country,Superlift,Rancho,and even had spring shops build up springs to lift a truck. Actually,my first lift was breaking down the spring packs and hammering out the desired arch on an anvil with the original springs. I never complained about any and actually love the ride. To me it all goes together...a pounce in the ride,the hum/howl of big lug tires,and the roar of the pipes going down the road. To me that was what driving a 4wd was all about. I always figured those who wanted a smooth ride on the road bought cars. But,things have changed since the mainstream drives 4wds now and magazines are about pushing advertiser's products on high dollar project rigs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-06-2011, 02:44 PM	#4
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: 4wd blazer lift? I've been reading up on rough country and im thinking I shouldn't have got them. if they're rc. easy rides will it say on the spring? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967custom

07-06-2011, 03:00 PM	#5
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: 4wd blazer lift? tuff country ez rides are best, thats what I have on mine after wasting money on RC leafs on previous Jimmy __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

07-07-2011, 08:02 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 4wd blazer lift? I can show you pictures,or go to www.suspensionconnection.com . They only have stickers,no stamping. They are kinda flat in the middle,not a continuous arch. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-07-2011, 12:25 PM	#7
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: 4wd blazer lift? mine are kinda flat in the middle with Yellow neo bushings. theyre not stamped but painted with stencils it looks like. "rough country" made in j.... couldnt read the rest __________________ 1967custom Last edited by michael bustamante; 07-07-2011 at 12:38 PM.



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