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CRRoy71 · 12-28-2003, 12:14 AM

Here are a couple of pics of my new lift, and a before pic. The after pic will follow tomorrow.

CRRoy71 · 12-28-2003, 12:15 AM

Before lift.

CRRoy71 · 12-28-2003, 12:16 AM

Another

CRRoy71 · 12-28-2003, 07:53 PM

Here is an after pic. It lifted exactly 2".

85 K5 · 12-29-2003, 12:08 PM

Looks Good!

Gregsmx · 12-29-2003, 04:16 PM

CRRoy, that mild lift looks real good. Could you do me a favor and measure from the ground to the bed of the truck at the tailgate? Also, what size tires are on the truck.

I think my Blazer also has a 2" lift and I'm trying to verify this.
Thanks, Greg.

bigblock73 · 12-29-2003, 06:58 PM

Looks good, will it still fit in the garage?

CRRoy71 · 12-30-2003, 12:25 AM

gregsmx, I will try to get that measurement tomorrow for you, and those are 32" tires.

bigblock73, it still fits barely. I thought I was going to have to let some air out of the tires to get it out.

85 K5 · 12-30-2003, 08:26 PM

Are you getting any driveline vibration now? Mine does, 2-2.5 lift and 33" tires. Had to drop the transfer case, put the bolt mounting spacers between the crossmember and the frame.

CRRoy71 · 12-30-2003, 09:33 PM

gregsmx, I have 53" from the ground to the top of the closed tailgate. I hope that's what you meant.

85 k5, I am not getting any vibration at all. It rides real good.

Gregsmx · 12-30-2003, 11:59 PM

CRRoy, thanks for the measurement. I must have a bit more lift. I'm 53.5" with 29" tires. That would calculate to a 4" lift. But there is no blocks on the lift and only 1 additional leaf on the front spring and rear. I'm not sure how that much lift can be in my truck with just an add a leaf.

This is verified as the height from the ground to the bed is 34". A K-10 (4wd) shows to be 29 1/4" in the manufactures' specifications.

85K5 the vibration you feel in your seat when you accellerate hard out of the hole is due to the fact that your drive shaft to axle angle was at too steep an angle after the lift. If you'd like to put your XFER case bushings back in the correct location, you can insert a wedge shaped spacer between the leafs and the rear axle, giving the axle a canter or angle that will raise the u-joint coupler upwards thus reducing the angle between the axle and the drive shaft.

Ideally, there should be a small angle between axle joint and drive shaft, just enought that under hard accelleration, the axle angle will diminish to 0 or close to it.

Hope this is helpful, Greg.

85 K5 · 12-31-2003, 09:15 AM

Thanks for the info, Greg. Sorry to have hijacked the post. The severe angle is at the transfer case. I have tapered blocks which make the driveline almost straight with the axle, as you said it should be. It's ok like it is, sometimes I think I see too much hanging down underneath for a normal stance. Vibration was not only during acceleration but also at freeway cruising speeds, starting at around 40-45 mph. No vibration like it is now.

useRc10 · 12-31-2003, 03:46 PM

i have a 2" lift and fit 33/12.5 tires

cochino12 · 01-19-2004, 01:30 AM

maybe I missed it in your post, do you have a shackle lift in the rear or did you use a block?

CRRoy71 · 01-19-2004, 01:36 AM

Adam, if you are asking me, I put new 2.5" springs all the way around.

IoWnZa · 01-19-2004, 04:46 PM

Look's very nice.

I have no lift and have 32x11.50's and they fit with plenty of room. I made sure and tested out a pair a friend had before I went w/o a lift. I just don't want to ruin my gas mileage worse then it already is.

/IoWnZa

cochino12 · 01-27-2004, 07:12 PM

CRRoy71 can you tell me how tall your truck is now? I have a new 4" and thinking I will go with a 2" so I can fit in the parking garage. I think I missed the size of your wheels, I see you are running 32" tires though. Would you mind posting a pic of your truck from the front? Thanks

Adam

CRRoy71 · 01-27-2004, 09:59 PM

Adam, Overall I am at 6'4" with 15" wheels.
I will go out tomorrow and get a front pic for you.

cochino12 · 01-27-2004, 11:43 PM

thanks for the measurements. Where did you get the 2" springs? all I can seem to find are 4" or add a leafs

CRRoy71 · 01-28-2004, 09:58 AM

I got mine from here. I called them and got to talking to the guy, who also had an 86 Blazer, and got it cheaper than the website prices.

cochino12 · 01-28-2004, 12:46 PM

Are your wheels 15*8 or 15*10?

CRRoy71 · 01-29-2004, 02:29 AM

They are 15x8, here are the pics.

CRRoy71 · 01-29-2004, 02:30 AM

another one.

cochino12 · 01-29-2004, 02:51 PM

thanks for the pics and measurements chris

Adam

CRRoy71 · 01-29-2004, 06:06 PM

You are welcome.

12-28-2003, 12:14 AM	#1
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	New 2.5" lift on. Here are a couple of pics of my new lift, and a before pic. The after pic will follow tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

12-28-2003, 12:15 AM	#2
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Before lift. Attached Images __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

12-28-2003, 12:16 AM	#3
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Another Attached Images __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

12-28-2003, 07:53 PM	#4
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Here is an after pic. It lifted exactly 2". Attached Images __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

12-29-2003, 12:08 PM	#5
85 K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spring TX Posts: 113	Looks Good! __________________ 350 Crate 10 bolt 3.73 2.5 lift 32x11.50 1904 Edelbrock http://www.oplnk.net/~spirit/K5front.jpg

12-29-2003, 04:16 PM	#6
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	CRRoy, that mild lift looks real good. Could you do me a favor and measure from the ground to the bed of the truck at the tailgate? Also, what size tires are on the truck. I think my Blazer also has a 2" lift and I'm trying to verify this. Thanks, Greg. __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project

12-29-2003, 06:58 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Looks good, will it still fit in the garage? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

12-30-2003, 12:25 AM	#8
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	gregsmx, I will try to get that measurement tomorrow for you, and those are 32" tires. bigblock73, it still fits barely. I thought I was going to have to let some air out of the tires to get it out. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

12-30-2003, 08:26 PM	#9
85 K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spring TX Posts: 113	Are you getting any driveline vibration now? Mine does, 2-2.5 lift and 33" tires. Had to drop the transfer case, put the bolt mounting spacers between the crossmember and the frame. __________________ 350 Crate 10 bolt 3.73 2.5 lift 32x11.50 1904 Edelbrock http://www.oplnk.net/~spirit/K5front.jpg

12-30-2003, 09:33 PM	#10
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	gregsmx, I have 53" from the ground to the top of the closed tailgate. I hope that's what you meant. 85 k5, I am not getting any vibration at all. It rides real good. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

12-30-2003, 11:59 PM	#11
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	CRRoy, thanks for the measurement. I must have a bit more lift. I'm 53.5" with 29" tires. That would calculate to a 4" lift. But there is no blocks on the lift and only 1 additional leaf on the front spring and rear. I'm not sure how that much lift can be in my truck with just an add a leaf. This is verified as the height from the ground to the bed is 34". A K-10 (4wd) shows to be 29 1/4" in the manufactures' specifications. 85K5 the vibration you feel in your seat when you accellerate hard out of the hole is due to the fact that your drive shaft to axle angle was at too steep an angle after the lift. If you'd like to put your XFER case bushings back in the correct location, you can insert a wedge shaped spacer between the leafs and the rear axle, giving the axle a canter or angle that will raise the u-joint coupler upwards thus reducing the angle between the axle and the drive shaft. Ideally, there should be a small angle between axle joint and drive shaft, just enought that under hard accelleration, the axle angle will diminish to 0 or close to it. Hope this is helpful, Greg. __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project

12-31-2003, 09:15 AM	#12
85 K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spring TX Posts: 113	Thanks for the info, Greg. Sorry to have hijacked the post. The severe angle is at the transfer case. I have tapered blocks which make the driveline almost straight with the axle, as you said it should be. It's ok like it is, sometimes I think I see too much hanging down underneath for a normal stance. Vibration was not only during acceleration but also at freeway cruising speeds, starting at around 40-45 mph. No vibration like it is now. __________________ 350 Crate 10 bolt 3.73 2.5 lift 32x11.50 1904 Edelbrock http://www.oplnk.net/~spirit/K5front.jpg

12-31-2003, 03:46 PM	#13
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i have a 2" lift and fit 33/12.5 tires __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

01-19-2004, 01:30 AM	#14
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	maybe I missed it in your post, do you have a shackle lift in the rear or did you use a block? __________________ 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

01-19-2004, 01:36 AM	#15
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Adam, if you are asking me, I put new 2.5" springs all the way around. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L



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01-19-2004, 04:46 PM	#16
IoWnZa Big Block Blazer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ellsworth, ME. Posts: 509	Look's very nice. I have no lift and have 32x11.50's and they fit with plenty of room. I made sure and tested out a pair a friend had before I went w/o a lift. I just don't want to ruin my gas mileage worse then it already is. /IoWnZa __________________ [1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer][454BBC][TH400][NP241][Dana 44][GM 12 Bolt w/ Eaton LSD][Hedman HTC Hedders][Dual 2.5" Stainless Steel Exhaust][Hedman Turbo Muffler's][Dual Spal's 14" Electric Fan's][32x11.50R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO's on 15x8 Rallys]

01-27-2004, 07:12 PM	#17
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	CRRoy71 can you tell me how tall your truck is now? I have a new 4" and thinking I will go with a 2" so I can fit in the parking garage. I think I missed the size of your wheels, I see you are running 32" tires though. Would you mind posting a pic of your truck from the front? Thanks Adam __________________ 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

01-27-2004, 09:59 PM	#18
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Adam, Overall I am at 6'4" with 15" wheels. I will go out tomorrow and get a front pic for you. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

01-27-2004, 11:43 PM	#19
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	thanks for the measurements. Where did you get the 2" springs? all I can seem to find are 4" or add a leafs __________________ 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

01-28-2004, 09:58 AM	#20
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	I got mine from here. I called them and got to talking to the guy, who also had an 86 Blazer, and got it cheaper than the website prices. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

01-28-2004, 12:46 PM	#21
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Are your wheels 158 or 1510? __________________ 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

01-29-2004, 02:29 AM	#22
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	They are 15x8, here are the pics. Attached Images __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

01-29-2004, 02:30 AM	#23
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	another one. Attached Images __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

01-29-2004, 02:51 PM	#24
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	thanks for the pics and measurements chris Adam __________________ 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

01-29-2004, 06:06 PM	#25
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	You are welcome. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

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