Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ledfoot · 01-26-2011, 02:19 AM

So here's the deal:
'73 2WD K5 with original paint & interior, lived it's whole life in Oregon. No rust anywhere, drives great, 85K miles. Bought it & shipped it to the west coast of FL, trying to decide to lift or lower it.

Before we go any further, I have a dropped 2005 2WD Silverado SS that I use for family duty & towing boat. Also have lowered '66 Mustang convertible (wife's) and am selling my '64 Buick Special wagon that has rolled on bags since 2000.

Here in my area 4x4's rule & lowered vehicles are the exception. I have had Jeeps, Scouts, & the like but this square bodied K5 really looks good lifted or lowered.

Check out the pix & weigh in. I am not a novice, also not looking for extreme show car looks this time just want to do right by the truck & enjoy my weekends driving a cool truck with my fun kids & wife. I can accomplish this with the truck lifted or lowered. Let me know what y'all think.

(ps I am an ex-General Motors designer so I'm pretty decent with Photoshop)

stock, now:

lifted:

lowered:

-ledfoot

63chevyll · 01-26-2011, 02:32 AM

I vote for leaving it stock...

They are only original once
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ledfoot · 01-26-2011, 02:42 AM

Thanks for your input. Though I understand where you are coming from, "only original once" only concerns body & interior, which will remain untouched. Suspension & wheels are bolt on items & can be reversed at any time...

BigBlocksRule · 01-26-2011, 08:21 AM

I've always liked 'em dropped just a bit, just about like the pic you provided.
Nice rig, by the way, sure wish I had a full 'vert!!

**lolife99** · 01-26-2011, 08:52 AM

Welcome to the board!

I vote to lower it.
No 73-82 blazer more cool,... than the full convertible (73-75) models.

ghettoluxury · 01-26-2011, 09:29 AM

A nice drop is due!

cochino12 · 01-26-2011, 09:30 AM

Damn that's a nice blazer! Lower it. But I've never really understood why anyone would lift a 2wd.
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Jonboy · 01-26-2011, 10:55 AM

I vote to lower it, too. I would get it really low, and leave the rally wheels. Then again, I am biased that way.

CLASSIC87' · 01-26-2011, 11:42 AM

LOWER it... and that is one sweet blazer you have purchased.

**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2011, 11:50 AM

Welcome to the forum ledfoot. I love lowered and lifted too, but I would lower this one. That truck would look awesome with a mild drop, and a set of 20's. If you really want a lifted truck, get a LWB 4wd truck and sky that sucker.

ledfoot · 01-26-2011, 12:15 PM

Wow, thanks for all the responses. My first thought was to lower it as well. My idea for a mild lift came from living in SoCal, home of the Prerunner. I don't really NEED 4wd, but a lifted 2wd truck looks good, is lighter & handles decent. The drop would be nice too. I need to sell my 64 Buick wagon before I can invest in any mods to this truck, so there's still time to ponder...
Keep the opinions comin'!

LiveAnimals · 01-26-2011, 02:57 PM

Lower it

Dads69C10 · 01-26-2011, 06:58 PM

lower a little, and since your in florida take the top off!

SBTork · 01-26-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledfoot

I need to sell my 64 Buick wagon before I can invest in any mods to this truck, so there's still time to ponder...
Keep the opinions comin'!

hold the phone.....did you say '64 Buick wagon?? You HAVE to post up some pics of that. Those are awesome cars.

Back on topic, I also say lower it. The lower the better with these ultra short wheel based 2wd k5's. Also, keep the stock rallies, they look killer with a good drop and a little wider tire.

Dave C · 01-26-2011, 09:11 PM

i'd say a mld lift... you have enough rides that sit low. very nice ride!

79gmcclassic · 01-26-2011, 09:14 PM

im with SBtork! post pics of that buick! and more pics of the blazer!

Psycho71 · 01-26-2011, 09:35 PM

Agreed, 2wd.....Drop it a bit.

4wd....... lift it.

justpball · 01-27-2011, 06:52 AM

lower!

ledfoot · 01-27-2011, 11:32 PM

Well, since you asked...
The Buick is on eBay right now for $23,900
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290525410714

Thanks again for all the input, sounds like lowering is the way to go...but we'll see. As you can see, I like them VERY LOW:

ratty 46 · 01-28-2011, 01:18 AM

Nice wagon ...

Ratty 46

SBTork · 01-28-2011, 04:16 AM

wwaaaaaaaaayy cool wagon

personally, I'd like to see some of that style given to that blazer.....BUT.....it's not mine so....

I am sure whatever you do it will turn out really cool. Make sure you keep us posted and take plenty of pictures during the process.

LiveAnimals · 01-28-2011, 05:40 AM

That wagon is perfect IMO
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linicklo · 01-30-2011, 04:49 AM

lower it with the 20's and nice wagon, i remember looking at it on racing junk

blazinzuk · 01-30-2011, 07:53 AM

Slamma lamma ding dong, nothing like a lowered full vert.
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jitteryguy · 01-30-2011, 09:06 AM

slam it ! nice wagon

01-26-2011, 02:19 AM	#1
ledfoot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 10	Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer So here's the deal: '73 2WD K5 with original paint & interior, lived it's whole life in Oregon. No rust anywhere, drives great, 85K miles. Bought it & shipped it to the west coast of FL, trying to decide to lift or lower it. Before we go any further, I have a dropped 2005 2WD Silverado SS that I use for family duty & towing boat. Also have lowered '66 Mustang convertible (wife's) and am selling my '64 Buick Special wagon that has rolled on bags since 2000. Here in my area 4x4's rule & lowered vehicles are the exception. I have had Jeeps, Scouts, & the like but this square bodied K5 really looks good lifted or lowered. Check out the pix & weigh in. I am not a novice, also not looking for extreme show car looks this time just want to do right by the truck & enjoy my weekends driving a cool truck with my fun kids & wife. I can accomplish this with the truck lifted or lowered. Let me know what y'all think. (ps I am an ex-General Motors designer so I'm pretty decent with Photoshop) stock, now: lifted: lowered: -ledfoot

01-26-2011, 02:32 AM	#2
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer I vote for leaving it stock... They are only original once Posted via Mobile Device

01-26-2011, 02:42 AM	#3
ledfoot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 10	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Thanks for your input. Though I understand where you are coming from, "only original once" only concerns body & interior, which will remain untouched. Suspension & wheels are bolt on items & can be reversed at any time... Last edited by ledfoot; 01-26-2011 at 02:44 AM.

01-26-2011, 08:21 AM	#4
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer I've always liked 'em dropped just a bit, just about like the pic you provided. Nice rig, by the way, sure wish I had a full 'vert!!

01-26-2011, 08:52 AM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Welcome to the board! I vote to lower it. No 73-82 blazer more cool,... than the full convertible (73-75) models. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-26-2011, 09:29 AM	#6
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer A nice drop is due! __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

01-26-2011, 09:30 AM	#7
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Damn that's a nice blazer! Lower it. But I've never really understood why anyone would lift a 2wd. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-26-2011, 10:55 AM	#8
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer I vote to lower it, too. I would get it really low, and leave the rally wheels. Then again, I am biased that way. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-26-2011, 11:42 AM	#9
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer LOWER it... and that is one sweet blazer you have purchased. __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

01-26-2011, 11:50 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Welcome to the forum ledfoot. I love lowered and lifted too, but I would lower this one. That truck would look awesome with a mild drop, and a set of 20's. If you really want a lifted truck, get a LWB 4wd truck and sky that sucker. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-26-2011, 12:15 PM	#11
ledfoot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 10	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Wow, thanks for all the responses. My first thought was to lower it as well. My idea for a mild lift came from living in SoCal, home of the Prerunner. I don't really NEED 4wd, but a lifted 2wd truck looks good, is lighter & handles decent. The drop would be nice too. I need to sell my 64 Buick wagon before I can invest in any mods to this truck, so there's still time to ponder... Keep the opinions comin'!

01-26-2011, 02:57 PM	#12
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Lower it __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

01-26-2011, 06:58 PM	#13
Dads69C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 180	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer lower a little, and since your in florida take the top off! __________________ 1969 C10 stepside 1973 Cheyenne Blazer

01-26-2011, 09:11 PM	#15
Dave C Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 97	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer i'd say a mld lift... you have enough rides that sit low. very nice ride!

01-26-2011, 09:14 PM	#16
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer im with SBtork! post pics of that buick! and more pics of the blazer! __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches



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01-26-2011, 09:35 PM	#17
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Agreed, 2wd.....Drop it a bit. 4wd....... lift it. __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels! Last edited by Psycho71; 01-26-2011 at 09:36 PM.

01-27-2011, 06:52 AM	#18
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer lower! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

01-27-2011, 11:32 PM	#19
ledfoot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 10	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Well, since you asked... The Buick is on eBay right now for $23,900 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290525410714 Thanks again for all the input, sounds like lowering is the way to go...but we'll see. As you can see, I like them VERY LOW:

01-28-2011, 01:18 AM	#20
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Nice wagon ... Ratty 46

01-28-2011, 04:16 AM	#21
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer wwaaaaaaaaayy cool wagon personally, I'd like to see some of that style given to that blazer.....BUT.....it's not mine so.... I am sure whatever you do it will turn out really cool. Make sure you keep us posted and take plenty of pictures during the process. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

01-28-2011, 05:40 AM	#22
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer That wagon is perfect IMO Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

01-30-2011, 04:49 AM	#23
linicklo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: quincy,il Posts: 31	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer lower it with the 20's and nice wagon, i remember looking at it on racing junk

01-30-2011, 07:53 AM	#24
blazinzuk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Afton Wy Posts: 77	Re: Lowered or Lifted? bone stock orig 2wd '73 Blazer Slamma lamma ding dong, nothing like a lowered full vert. Posted via Mobile Device

01-30-2011, 09:06 AM	#25
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