Originally Posted by CG (Post 8177079)

These are excellent pictures! They really show how their set up works, thanks!

Looking forward to see the shots of the front suspension 4x4 to 2 wheel.

EDIT: Just saw those were borrowed pics ... I totally missed those when I was trying to get better shots of how their stuff worked.

Originally Posted by nlped (Post 8177101)

I’m in for this one too... but don’t give up on the truck!

Originally Posted by lks dcvn (Post 8177108)

Ok - in for this one. I have a 71 4wd blazer running/driving project in the garage right now that I may go this route on... haven't decided what I want to do with it yet. This thread may change that though. You going to keep it 6 lug or swap it all to 5 lug as part of the process?

Originally Posted by smbrouss70 (Post 8177115)

I'm watching!

Originally Posted by rwade (Post 8177124)

What’s the cost on the rear notch kit? I’ve got a project in mind these would work nicely on

Wade

Originally Posted by babyblueoval (Post 8177134)

Subscribed!

Maybe this will give me motivation to finish my 4x4 to 2x4 Porterbuilt C4 swap.

Originally Posted by darkhorse970 (Post 8177146)

I’m in!

Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 8177088)

Check out K5 swamp thing on instagram for some pics of a rolling chassis using these parts: http://www.imgrum.org/user/k_5wampthing/4217446393

Originally Posted by PEDROSKI (Post 8177169)

Really like the rendering you made and it just leads me back to the Torq Thrust for my own k5. Classic styling.

Originally Posted by PEDROSKI (Post 8177169)

Looking forward to this conversion. Really like the rendering you made and it just leads me back to the Torq Thrust for my own k5. Classic styling.

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8177275)

I am here to see the carnage, I mean transformation ;)

Originally Posted by CG (Post 8177303)

Thanks for the link. Im not an Instagram user so I don't see this kind of stuff. I have no idea what size tire and wheel that guy is using but I like the fact that he has some decent sidewall.

Ill keep watching your build here. You do great work

Originally Posted by rustytruck50 (Post 8177309)

Cool!!! I've hopped on the train, too!

Originally Posted by smbrouss70 (Post 8177313)

I know, right? I'm liking those TTII's... Hmmmm... ;)

Originally Posted by jaros44sr (Post 8177390)

Should be an interesting swap. Although, you are not going this direction, I always wanted to see if I could do a swing arm suspension with coil overs on a 4x4. Maybe I'll get some ideas as you progress

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould (Post 8177430)

Subed... you rat!

Originally Posted by twp1 (Post 8177439)

I'm In!!!

Originally Posted by sprint_9 (Post 8177549)

Awesome, Im excited to see this come together, I kind of want to do a blazer myself sometime.

Originally Posted by whitesilverado (Post 8177806)

Your going to be using very nice product. Mine coming out good.

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 8177817)

I’m in for this build for sure, to answer your question on your other thread, I really like the TTII’s I have. The only problem I’m having is with the backspacing on the rear wheels and my narrow rear axle I’m running in the burb. They don’t fit at all without running a wheel spacer or adapter which I’m not a fan of. Trying to figure out what I want to do about it now.

Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 8177539)

I’ll take that as a compliment :lol:

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 8177817)

I’m in for this build for sure, to answer your question on your other thread, I really like the TTII’s I have. The only problem I’m having is with the backspacing on the rear wheels and my narrow rear axle I’m running in the burb. They don’t fit at all without running a wheel spacer or adapter which I’m not a fan of. Trying to figure out what I want to do about it now.

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 8179745)

Keith,... which Torq Thrusts did you order?
The 1-piece VN515 or the 2-piece VN405 wheels?

The 1-piece wheels are cheaper but only come in set backspaces.
20x8 (4.5"bs) and 20x10 (5.75" bs)

The 2-piece wheel comes in 20x8, 20x9.5, 20x10, 20x12, and 20x15 with a large variety of backspaces.

When I ordered mine for my blazer I specified the backspace I wanted, since they were going through the custom shop anyway.

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 8179804)

My TTII’s are the 1-piece VN515 that I had on my 68! The backspacing worked on that truck because it laid frame and was going to have a modified bed floor and wheel wells. The 5.75” backspacing on the 1-piece 20x10’s absolutely do not work on my 66 Burb with the narrow rear I’m using without an adapter and I’m not interested in cutting into the Burb to make them fit. I also don’t want to change out my rear as I have a good amount of $ tied up into rebuilding it. After doing some thorough measuring over the weekend, I solved my problem yesterday when I ordered 2 20x10 VN405 2 piece polished TTII’s from Travis at Pro Performance. I really liked the look of the TTII’s on my Burb so I just ordered a pair with the exact backspacing I needed. They should match up close enough to the front 1-piece wheels that no one should be able to notice a difference. I’ll be putting the 2 1-piece 20x10’s up for sale after I get the new wheels.

Originally Posted by aggie91 (Post 8179565)

In for the ride too. I have always had a spot for these blazers, especially the 2wd versions. The DEG parts look good.

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 8179736)

Great thread!
The only thing I would add to the Deadend Garage parts,... is a 2" lowering block to help keep your ride height low,... with the correct pressure in the air bags.
I'm glad to see someone document a 4x4-to-2wd conversion with Deadend Garage parts.

Originally Posted by fatbass (Post 8179766)

I hope you realize that converting a 4X4 to 2WD in Utah is a felony.

J/K- I subbed now. ;)

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10 (Post 8179804)

...I’ll be putting the 2 1-piece 20x10’s up for sale after I get the new wheels.

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 8179818)

...Sorry for hijacking your thread gringoloco.

Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 8179846)

I’ve been wanting to document a conversion for a while now;
I’m personally more interested in properly locating the front crossmember for prosperity, as there seems to be lots who have done it, but no definitive guidance.
The DEG parts should make the rear a snap; remains to be seen!

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Originally Posted by knomadd (Post 8179881)

Dang, a few days away and I've missed a lot of conversation. Your plan sounds great! I'll be following along.

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 8179892)

Funny you mention that.
I've always thought about these conversions in great depth.
For me personally,... I would move the entire crossmember forward 1" to help center the wheels on low trucks.
I know this means, moving sway bar mounts, idler arm holes, and the steering box holes,... but to me it would be worth it.
Especially if you could weld and do it yourself,... which I know you can.

I remember seeing this mod years ago on a squarebody blazer converted to 2wd.
But I can't remember which magazine it was in.

Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 8179846)

Yes, everyone that my wife has mentioned this to at her work thinks I’m a lunatic and won’t talk to me anymore... I’ll just go over here and be crazy by myself :lol:

Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 8179967)

Welcome aboard!

I think you could get away with moving the whole crossmember forward a bit, without interfering with the steering center link. Possibly combine that with the lower control arm “caster mod” for more centering. We will see how it pans out, but I will play with it a bit to see what works best.

If you think about it, moving the whole crossmember forward isn’t a whole lot different from using 1” forward tubular arms, as far as steering linkage geometry is concerned when related to the pitman and idler arm locations (someone please correct me if I’m under-thinking this). Stock type anti-sway bars can have the ends trimmed and linkage style bars might be able to absorb the difference (or have bushing locations redrilled, as you stated, thankfully, I’m starting from scratch there).

All that to say, it may not be too terribly complicated to gain that extra inch. 104” wheelbase is stock, so probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 105” will look “right”. I’m pretty excited to finally get to play with one (the yellow Blazer was already converted when I bought it). Let’s find out together :chevy: