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87 Blazer The Turd build
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i was going to do some updates ,i have a bunch of pics ,but its telling to contact admin and has missing security token!
i will try the 5 posts thing again and see if it works ?
try clearing your cache/history... your a member, shouldn't be having an issue...
after taking apart and putting the front spring back together the shackles would only go vertical with all of the weight on them . so i did what ?
I ordered the B52s from DIY4X also ordered the 7.25 shackles and 6 degree shims for the front and 8 degree shims for the rear.
I ordered the B52s from DIY4X also ordered the 7.25 shackles and 6 degree shims for the front and 8 degree shims for the rear.
after putting the rear axle springs in and out several times trying to get the truck to sit at the hieght and position i wanted ,4 inches back no EZ inch and a 8 degree shims I locked it in .mounted up the tire cut the rear fenders welded in the lower shock mounts and my adjustable bump stops yes adjustable installed pics will follow soon .
the new hauler ,new to us 2005 2500 cummings great condition super clean and well taken care tires are a little thin about 10 thousand left on them ,but the price was right ,
i love when boxes show up 
its like christmas 
super winch was running a special for 349 no shipping charges .
when you put 52 on the front you have to change bushings 1/2" wider 
looks and fits much better new bushings
adjustable bump stops 
installed ,we will see how long they last
lower shock mounts welded in new shocks installed 
1410 yoke installed and drive shaft installed .
diff cover kit 
installed new brake lines and diff cover 
the rear view ,its looking good 
the rear axle is finished up for now will make adjustments after i beat on it (wheel it)
looks a little tall but after i put the weight back on the front it settled about 3 inches and looks much better now ,forgot to take a photo of it squated down .i like the fender trim .
cross member 83 sub
cut out for drive shaft clearance 
boxed in . hope its enough at full droop?
if not i will modify it some more!
thats it for now i have more stuff to do and if im on the computer im not getting it done in the garage !comments sarcasm and wisdom will be appreciated
IDK if that cross member will be strong enough like that.
But everything you`ve done looks good!
But everything you`ve done looks good!
You are correct , I should have posted the pics of the other cross members I will post them next time I'm on computer at home
IDK if that cross member will be strong enough like that.
But everything you`ve done looks good!
IDK, I think you will be alright for a while. It depends on how much you beat on your rig. If you don't beat on it too hard, I bet you will be fine for a while. I had to clearance my crossmember too when I went to a 1350 cv in the front (not as much as that, but still quite a bit) and I have been running it like that for almost a year now. I know that it is now weaker than normal, but I knew I was going to build another one at some point, so not too worried about it. But like I said, if you don't beat on it too hard, you will be fine for the time being.
Good to see another CO guy, we need to get out and do some wheeling
im ready to go wheelin ,the truck isnt quite there yet but gettin close ,ill hit you guys up for the shake down run .
here are a coulple of pics of the crossmember supports ,the 1st one is out of a stock 83 sub ,the 2nd one came with the doubler and was under a fullsize ramcharger ,i modified to fit (it needs to be redone) but it will have to work for now .the 3rd is from TMR customs its a 205 support kit, if you go back in the build there is a good shot of the mock up.
