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6" lift front shaft?

Discussion in '1973-1991 K5 Blazer | Truck | Suburban' started by sled_dog, Sep 3, 2002.

  1. sled_dog

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    6\" lift front shaft?

    With a 6" lift on the Blazer would I need to change driveshafts? Either front or rear? I read something on Superlift's site(brand I will go with) about having to grind the stock CV joint with a 6" lift. Anyone know anything about that?
     
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    Re: 6\" lift front shaft?

    i dont know about that..but i know you will need to probobly extend your drive shaft or get a custom one..due to the extreme angles your shafts will be at, with a 4 inch lift thats about as high as you can go usually with out possibly having to do that..
     
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    Re: 6\" lift front shaft?

    <font color="green"> I had to extend the front shaft, but didn't have to clearance it for regular use. When I get longer shocks that will allow more droop then I will have to do some clearancing. </font color>
     
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    Re: 6\" lift front shaft?

    I have the shortest stock driveshaft a truck can come with and all I did was grind all the stops off and it works on my truck. I have a 6" suspension. I have not checked it with full wheel travel though I suspect it'd be quite short.
     
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