I've been looking to do a bigger lift on my 87 k5 blazer. The set up I currently have on the blazer is a 6" suspension lift 3" body lift running 37 inch tires on chevy 10 bolts with a 305 and a 700r4. The plans for the truck are to take out the 6" lift and throw a 12" or a 15" suspension lift so I will be able to run either 46" military tires or 44" boggers and to drop a 454 turbo 400 into the truck. I have a 14srw and a Dana 60 ready to go into the truck. I'm looking into lifts I know ORD sells a kit that is very well put together but it's a bit pricy. What are some other company's that sell a lift that big but with out running blocks ? I know I will have to do a cross steer and mostly hydro assist? What els should I run to make the project run smooth?
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87 k5 15" lift question
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Custom springs, no one makes rear springs bigger than 8". You could add a 4" shackle flip to achieve 12" but for 15" you'll have to go custom.
Also expect to spend a LOT of money on CV type driveshafts.
That said, I love big trucks but I wouldn't got that big. I'd suggest 8"-10" plus fender trimming.
Also expect to spend a LOT of money on CV type driveshafts.
That said, I love big trucks but I wouldn't got that big. I'd suggest 8"-10" plus fender trimming.
Yeah, that is crazy big. I think 6" is overkill.
Martin
Martin
I love the look of the truck, and I'm not verry fond of the trimmed look on the blazers. I've asked on other forums and all I get is rude comments on how stupid I am and that I should just Trim. What are some company's that will make costom leafsprings? And yes ORD does sell the 8" with the shackle flip but all together it's verry pricey and is only a 12. This is the way the truck sits as of now with the 37's and the 9" of combined lift.
ORD can do custom springs as well but I have to say if you ghink off the shelf 8" springs and a flip kit is expensive, you're probably going to be shocked at custom springs.
Like I said before, for a lift that big you'll have to spend a ton on driveshafts. Probably $1200+.
Is this a show or street truck only?
Like I said before, for a lift that big you'll have to spend a ton on driveshafts. Probably $1200+.
Is this a show or street truck only?
Pics posted and they are decent I have a full shop at my house with all most every tool you could want and 2 car lifts
I'm gunna guess a lot more. The BAMF joints are way pricy. T-case drop as far as the engine will allow. Possible cut and rotate of the inner Cs on that D60. Spring perch work on the rear axle. Bunch of little stuff, not impossible, but be ready for. Going to end up one monster of a truck.
ripperoo187
1/2 ton status
You do realize with a 15 inch lift and 44 inch boggers you will not be able to go into Drive-thru's right? Your best off going with rock wells for that size tire. This is what a mud hole and 39.5 Boggers does to a 60 stub shaft. I have a tired 350.
Who am I kidding, it's your truck do it!
Who am I kidding, it's your truck do it!
89yimmiJ
1/2 ton status
Growing up there was a K5 on 44's with a crazy amount of lift in my town. It looked cool but wasn't practical.
One night he was turning around and backing up in the dark and his RR wheel went off the curb and down maybe a foot or so and it tipped his truck over onto its side.
2 Weeks later he had 38's and some dents. Not trying to sway you away but it makes the truck pretty useless in my opinion and a bit scary to be in.
One night he was turning around and backing up in the dark and his RR wheel went off the curb and down maybe a foot or so and it tipped his truck over onto its side.
2 Weeks later he had 38's and some dents. Not trying to sway you away but it makes the truck pretty useless in my opinion and a bit scary to be in.
It's not my dd so it doesn't have to go through drive threws if I have to I can walk into the store I ain't that lazy. She's a weekend fun truck that gets beat threw mud pits I'm looking to go bigger because I bottom out in mud pits and it would be bad ass. I will sway way from the 15 to make the drive lines match up better and stick with a 12" I'm still looking to run at least 44" tires. I have a local offroad shop that ill consult with also and see what they say and how to go about it. And as a bonus having friends that work there gets me a nice discount
. The shop is evb.cc
. The shop is evb.cc
If you're just bottoming out, I'd suggest leaving the lift alone and getting some of the new, skinny 42" Boggers. That plus lots of gear and maybe a stall converter, that'd be a lot of fun and avoid a ton of problems.
^ Agreed. I don't have much experience with mud trucks cause we don't have a lot of mud here....and I freaking hate mud, but everytime I see guys build these really tall mud trucks, I always think that if they would just keep em a bit lower, the center of gravity would be better but they could still run those huge agg tires and have the clearance they are looking for (9 times out of 10 its all about diff clearance, not body/frame clearance in the mud). I've seen youtube vids of guys who have rolled in spots that they shouldn't have just because their mud truck is way too tall. I think even for a mud truck, you would be happier with the performance of your rig with a shorter lift and cutting to make the big meats fit. All in all, do whatever you want with your truck, but there is some good advice for you in this thread. Good luck
ripperoo187
1/2 ton status
I was joking about the drive-thru's. With 12 inches I still think you are going to pay a lot for a custom drive-lines. 44's on 1-tons is pushing it. Make sure you get or make hydro assist or you will be replacing power steering boxes quite often. Advanced auto parts told me I could not turn in any more pumps after the third replacement.
too bad you're not on this side of the country - someone in Los angeles is selling their atlas 12" lift springs for $500...
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/pts/4134774106.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/pts/4134774106.html
Much more than 8" of suspension will get you into interesting territory with drive lines.
That said there are other ways than custom springs.
8" lift 52s ( stock rear springs) with a longer shackle and a ez inch will give you over 12" of lift.
You can always drop your hangers. Which I think is done wrong most of the time, not enough bracing. Max I would go there is 3" or so.
If you have all that stuff ( every tool you will want) then cut off all the hangers of the truck, get the front axle moved at least 2" forward and the rear as far back as you can get and still have the tires look good in the wheel wells ( probably about 3") It won't help the driveline much but it will help a little.
Your gonna need to do crossover steering and hydro assist will really help. No its not just for rock crawlers.
I have used dodge springs on Chevy to get 9" of lift with a super nice ride.
Like I said find some long lift springs. Chevy Dodge Ford it doesn't matter and build your hangers to match while moving the axles as far as you can.
That said there are other ways than custom springs.
8" lift 52s ( stock rear springs) with a longer shackle and a ez inch will give you over 12" of lift.
You can always drop your hangers. Which I think is done wrong most of the time, not enough bracing. Max I would go there is 3" or so.
If you have all that stuff ( every tool you will want) then cut off all the hangers of the truck, get the front axle moved at least 2" forward and the rear as far back as you can get and still have the tires look good in the wheel wells ( probably about 3") It won't help the driveline much but it will help a little.
Your gonna need to do crossover steering and hydro assist will really help. No its not just for rock crawlers.
I have used dodge springs on Chevy to get 9" of lift with a super nice ride.
Like I said find some long lift springs. Chevy Dodge Ford it doesn't matter and build your hangers to match while moving the axles as far as you can.
Why not run Rockwells if you want to go silly high?
Martin
Martin
I am working on a long bed truck now with 20" total lift . 3" body rest 12" with custom stretch .
its a HUGE P.I.T.A with drive line angles and the t-case is a divorced 205 .
I have him talked in to 6-8" lift drop and run 38-40" tires for his needs . but he is only doing this after he needs tires or finds a smoking deal .
it rides like crap this stiff and tall . huge angle problems even with crossover steering and lift block .
you need to rethink your needs and desires with the SHORT blazer . best plan it out good first before you spend a pile of money and find out you cant do it and still drive it .
its a HUGE P.I.T.A with drive line angles and the t-case is a divorced 205 .
I have him talked in to 6-8" lift drop and run 38-40" tires for his needs . but he is only doing this after he needs tires or finds a smoking deal .
it rides like crap this stiff and tall . huge angle problems even with crossover steering and lift block .
you need to rethink your needs and desires with the SHORT blazer . best plan it out good first before you spend a pile of money and find out you cant do it and still drive it .
