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MuppetMan · 11-28-2018, 08:49 PM

I’m going to order all new suspension for my 1970 blazer 2wd. I will be doing a disc brake conversion for the front as well. I was thinking of going coilovers but want everyone’s opinion. What kit is good? Recommend it over a standard drop kit?

Any suggestions?
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YBNORML · 11-29-2018, 06:31 PM

I don't have much experience with coil overs so I can't comment on that.

As far as hard suspension parts go, In my opinion the only option is ECE aka Early Classic Enterprises. The parts are top notch and the service is exemplary. Their shipping times are very quick as well.

The only exception is the Modular spindles from CPP. They are a great option as they pull the rim back in towards the frame. But thats only really needed if you have wheels with the wrong offset or decide to go super low.

**lks dcvn** · 11-29-2018, 11:15 PM

- have used ECE on all my builds with zero issues.

**lolife99** · 11-30-2018, 12:24 PM

Agree with using ECE parts.

**raggedjim** · 11-30-2018, 03:14 PM

Muppet, are you going to stay 6-lug or go to 5-lug? I'd like disc in the front but I'm not sure I want to be locked into buying 6 lug front disc from one particular vendor instead of being able to source locally. Is there a 6 lug disc that can be used that is a standard part store part?

Thanks, Roger

YBNORML · 12-01-2018, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

Muppet, are you going to stay 6-lug or go to 5-lug? I'd like disc in the front but I'm not sure I want to be locked into buying 6 lug front disc from one particular vendor instead of being able to source locally. Is there a 6 lug disc that can be used that is a standard part store part?

Thanks, Roger

I’ve gone through this and as far as I was able to find, the only available 6-lug discs are aftermarket pieces.

Z11WEAVER · 12-10-2018, 02:14 AM

I've been looking at Cpp upper and lower control arms and their 2.5" drop spindles.

11-28-2018, 08:49 PM	#1
MuppetMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CANADA Posts: 147	New suspension for 70 2wd blazer I’m going to order all new suspension for my 1970 blazer 2wd. I will be doing a disc brake conversion for the front as well. I was thinking of going coilovers but want everyone’s opinion. What kit is good? Recommend it over a standard drop kit? Any suggestions? Posted via Mobile Device

11-29-2018, 06:31 PM	#2
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: New suspension for 70 2wd blazer I don't have much experience with coil overs so I can't comment on that. As far as hard suspension parts go, In my opinion the only option is ECE aka Early Classic Enterprises. The parts are top notch and the service is exemplary. Their shipping times are very quick as well. The only exception is the Modular spindles from CPP. They are a great option as they pull the rim back in towards the frame. But thats only really needed if you have wheels with the wrong offset or decide to go super low. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

11-29-2018, 11:15 PM	#3
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,338	Re: New suspension for 70 2wd blazer - have used ECE on all my builds with zero issues.

11-30-2018, 12:24 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: New suspension for 70 2wd blazer Agree with using ECE parts. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-30-2018, 03:14 PM	#5
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,361	Re: New suspension for 70 2wd blazer Muppet, are you going to stay 6-lug or go to 5-lug? I'd like disc in the front but I'm not sure I want to be locked into buying 6 lug front disc from one particular vendor instead of being able to source locally. Is there a 6 lug disc that can be used that is a standard part store part? Thanks, Roger __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

12-10-2018, 02:14 AM	#7
Z11WEAVER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Kelso Posts: 33	Re: New suspension for 70 2wd blazer I've been looking at Cpp upper and lower control arms and their 2.5" drop spindles.



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