Restoration of a 73 chevy blazer 2wd

[Azraiders]

Would like to get some idea/info before the shop starts the restoration on my 73 blazer k5 2wd. Wanting to upgrade the suspension but not sure where to start. What would work better, Confused on drop spindles etc. or air bag suspension? Would disc brakes on the rear be worth the money? Can I get some help? Thanks chevy Nation!

[andrewmp6]

How do you want to use the blazer in the end ?Do you want a nice driver,A show truck or more of a corner carver ?And whats your budget for everything ?

[Gregski]

make all these tough decisions go away and sell it to me, ha ha K5=2WD? I honestly don't now and thought K meant 4WD or is that true for our trucks only

[Azraiders]

I'll be using my blazer for show and sometimes a weekend cruiser my budget is about 20k to 25k and no it only has a small block 350 so i won't be turning corners on dime....

[Azraiders]

Originally Posted by Gregski

make all these tough decisions go away and sell it to me, ha ha K5=2WD? I honestly don't now and thought K meant 4WD or is that true for our trucks only

found this on line ... didn't know either

The K5 Blazer was the smallest full size SUV version of the Chevrolet C/K family. Introduced to the Chevrolet line in 1969, the full-size Blazer was replaced in 1995 by the Chevrolet Tahoe. In 1970, GMC introduced its own model of the truck, called the Jimmy, which was discontinued in 1991 and replaced by the GMC Yukon in 1993. Both were based on the short wheelbase trucks and were available with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The Blazer's long wheelbase relative (with an integrated rear body, and doors for 2nd row passengers) is known as the Chevrolet Suburban.