3' Body lift(How hard) Diesel

[dallassnowman]

Looking at doing a 3 inch body lift on my 82 6.2 diesel Blazer.
1. Is it hard??
2. Does it involve more because its a diesel??
3. Can I do it in a weekend??

 

[jarheadk5]

1. Depends on how rusted your bodymount bolts are.
2. Maybe. The oil & trans cooler lines could be difficult. The brake lines from the M/C should have coils in them for flex, they should allow the necessary movement. You may need to modify (extend) trans & T-case shift linkages.
3. See #1

 

[dallassnowman]

Whats involved in extending the linkages?

 

[k5freak44]

well i have no experience with disels but on my blazer it really wasant that difficult


it took me about 8 hours of work but i ran into bushing problems and i had to order pieces.

Fanshroud - easy no big deal

WIres lines ect - no problems

gas tank - no problems.

linkage for steering colum- easy cut and weld.

4wd linkge, mine wasant effected.

steering shaft - dill and it extends

steering colum - make sure to follow instructions about loosening so you can do nessicary adjustments.

ONE THING TO MAKE SURE OF!!! - DO ONE SIDE AT A TIME LIKE THE LIFT SAYS. YOU MAY THINK, HEY I GOTTA HYDROLIC LIFT LOOK AT ME IM LIFTING IT ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!! WELL THIS IS WHATI DID AND THE WHOLE CHASIS SHIFTED AND I WASTED PROBABLY 4-5 HOURS LINEING IT UP AGAIN.

 

[dallassnowman]

cool thanks..looks like I may wait till it gets warmer..I hate to rush.

 

[k5freak44]

dont forget to detatch or cut the restrictors in the tailgate. they are strong litttle buggars and actually held up the rear end of my blazer.

 

[Luehrs1]

I have a '89 Blazer and I'm going to start my 3" body lift this weekend and i had a couple questions. Is there going to be a problem with the trans cooler lines? Also is it necesary to drop the gas tank? Any help is appreciated.


Patrick