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**mm1077** · 08-11-2012, 02:23 PM

I did a quick search and couldn't find what I was loooking for...I just purchased a 78' 2wd that's totally stock and want to lower it in a way that I could still pull an old school 12ft (+/-) camping trailer and the kids/stuff in the back. Anyone know what the best way to go about it would be or have a link to some info? I'm hoping its not a one or the other type of deal.

**mm1077** · 08-11-2012, 10:55 PM

Not sure if it matters either but forgot to mention its a trailering special model...
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Edahall · 08-12-2012, 01:50 AM

Use air bags to compensate for the weight when you want to pull

Keith Seymore · 08-12-2012, 08:47 AM

A Blazer of that vintage should have no problem pulling a 12 foot camper no matter what you do to the suspension. Modify away -

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Ford Assassin · 08-12-2012, 06:34 PM

I pull my 20' camping trailer and my truck has a 3/5 drop with a axle flip. I don't have any issues.

**mm1077** · 08-12-2012, 06:43 PM

thanks for the info

sounds like I'll be okay w/ the drop that I'm going for without any major issues.

08-11-2012, 02:23 PM	#1
mm1077 Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 166	lowering/towing question I did a quick search and couldn't find what I was loooking for...I just purchased a 78' 2wd that's totally stock and want to lower it in a way that I could still pull an old school 12ft (+/-) camping trailer and the kids/stuff in the back. Anyone know what the best way to go about it would be or have a link to some info? I'm hoping its not a one or the other type of deal.

08-11-2012, 10:55 PM	#2
mm1077 Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 166	Re: lowering/towing question Not sure if it matters either but forgot to mention its a trailering special model... Posted via Mobile Device

08-12-2012, 01:50 AM	#3
Edahall Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Goliad, TX Posts: 672	Re: lowering/towing question Use air bags to compensate for the weight when you want to pull __________________ 1990 ¾ ton 4x4 Chevy Suburban -Cummins Diesel - 12 valve - factory rebuilt -6 speed bullet proof manual transmission - NV5600 -Gear Vendors Overdrive - HX35 Holset Turbo -NP205 iron transfer case -3.73 gears -2" Lift

08-12-2012, 08:47 AM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: lowering/towing question A Blazer of that vintage should have no problem pulling a 12 foot camper no matter what you do to the suspension. Modify away - K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

08-12-2012, 06:34 PM	#5
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: lowering/towing question I pull my 20' camping trailer and my truck has a 3/5 drop with a axle flip. I don't have any issues. __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

08-12-2012, 06:43 PM	#6
mm1077 Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 166	Re: lowering/towing question thanks for the info sounds like I'll be okay w/ the drop that I'm going for without any major issues.



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