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75C10 09-21-2019 11:54 AM

How do I lower a K5 2 wd
 
There doesn't seem to be a kit available to lower the rear of a 1977 2 wheel drive K5 4". What problems do you encounter with a C10 shackle hanger kit? Can it be made to work? Is there another way short of a flip kit and then raising it slightly with a 4X4 hanger. Dearching and/or removing leaves? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks

75C10 09-23-2019 11:14 PM

Re: How do I lower a K5 2 wd
 
Didn’t realize I asked such a difficult question.

lolife99 09-24-2019 07:37 AM

Re: How do I lower a K5 2 wd
 
Pulling leaf springs will give you wheel hop.
I've done dropped leaf springs and a longer rear shackle, but that gets into re-routing the fuel filler hose.
I like the flip kit and 4x4 rear hanger method.
That gives the best stance, but you will need to c-notch the frame.
Aftermarket 4-link is another option.

75C10 09-24-2019 11:56 AM

Re: How do I lower a K5 2 wd
 
Thank you Keith

75C10 09-24-2019 12:03 PM

Re: How do I lower a K5 2 wd
 
Is the c notch for blazer the same as the c10?

lolife99 09-24-2019 12:51 PM

Re: How do I lower a K5 2 wd
 
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Originally Posted by 75C10 (Post 8598605)
Is the c notch for blazer the same as the c10?

I believe they are different.
Crown Suspension sells a "blazer specific" notch.
I'm sure there are a few other companies that do also.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Crown-Suspe...-/181848752516

75C10 09-24-2019 12:56 PM

Re: How do I lower a K5 2 wd
 
I looked on lmc and there wasn’t one for blazer. Thanks for your help.

phillipm 10-11-2019 01:42 PM

Re: How do I lower a K5 2 wd
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 8598636)
I believe they are different.
Crown Suspension sells a "blazer specific" notch.
I'm sure there are a few other companies that do also.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Crown-Suspe...-/181848752516

I used these on my '78 and they worked great. Definitely different than the c10 versions.

flashed 10-11-2019 10:16 PM

Re: How do I lower a K5 2 wd
 
Check out United By Trucks on YouTube , 2 wheel drive Blazer Chassis . One of our newer videos . More to come .

Willowrun 10-13-2019 02:20 PM

Re: How do I lower a K5 2 wd
 
Here’s how I lowered mine. No notch and it’s never bottomed on the frame.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d+to+buy+%9177


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