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jlasala · 12-17-2012, 07:01 PM

haven't posted much, but i finally got my 82 2wd dropped this weekend. next project is finishing the removal of rust from the rally wheels and weld the kick plates back on...

68Timber · 12-17-2012, 07:11 PM

Looks good! How did you lower it and how much?

jlasala · 12-18-2012, 10:23 AM

3" lowering springs in the front, $140 and $40 flip kit on rear. Still need allot of work but I'm on my way.
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**67cheby** · 12-18-2012, 01:16 PM

looks good

jlasala · 12-18-2012, 07:07 PM

here is a pic of what i did to the inside wheel wheel. the orignal vinyl was wasted and i got a little creative.

please excuse the mess, still need to have seats redone and inside re-assembled.....

jlasala · 12-18-2012, 07:11 PM

one more...

68Timber · 12-18-2012, 08:46 PM

My fault I was vague when I said "how much", I meant how much drop?

jlasala · 12-18-2012, 10:47 PM

Oh sorry... 3 in the front and rear....
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lowridergmc · 12-18-2012, 11:00 PM

looks really good.is the rear notched?

ol'blazer · 12-18-2012, 11:57 PM

what size tires are you running?

jlasala · 12-19-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowridergmc

looks really good.is the rear notched?

Yes, had to get some help from my bro in law on that one.
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jlasala · 12-19-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ol'blazer

what size tires are you running?

I am running 295/50r15, hankooks. I desperately need to get an alignment now, already starting to see some feathering. I changed out the tie rod ends a couple of months ago and never did the alignment.
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12-17-2012, 07:01 PM	#1
jlasala Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: new braunfels Posts: 23	finally got it lowered haven't posted much, but i finally got my 82 2wd dropped this weekend. next project is finishing the removal of rust from the rally wheels and weld the kick plates back on... Attached Images

12-17-2012, 07:11 PM	#2
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: finally got it lowered Looks good! How did you lower it and how much? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-18-2012, 10:23 AM	#3
jlasala Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: new braunfels Posts: 23	Re: finally got it lowered 3" lowering springs in the front, $140 and $40 flip kit on rear. Still need allot of work but I'm on my way. Posted via Mobile Device

12-18-2012, 01:16 PM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: finally got it lowered looks good __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-18-2012, 07:07 PM	#5
jlasala Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: new braunfels Posts: 23	Re: finally got it lowered here is a pic of what i did to the inside wheel wheel. the orignal vinyl was wasted and i got a little creative. please excuse the mess, still need to have seats redone and inside re-assembled..... Attached Images

12-18-2012, 07:11 PM	#6
jlasala Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: new braunfels Posts: 23	Re: finally got it lowered one more... Attached Images

12-18-2012, 08:46 PM	#7
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: finally got it lowered My fault I was vague when I said "how much", I meant how much drop? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-18-2012, 10:47 PM	#8
jlasala Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: new braunfels Posts: 23	Re: finally got it lowered Oh sorry... 3 in the front and rear.... Posted via Mobile Device

12-18-2012, 11:00 PM	#9
lowridergmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: saskachewan Posts: 150	Re: finally got it lowered looks really good.is the rear notched?

12-18-2012, 11:57 PM	#10
ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Re: finally got it lowered what size tires are you running? __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784



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