Started the fourlink conversion got the rear axel , leafs and wraptor setup out gonna start prepping the 14bolt and cutting off all the old leaf spring hangers.CK5
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Started the fourlink conversion got the rear axel , leafs and wraptor setup out gonna start prepping the 14bolt and cutting off all the old leaf spring hangers.
What springs combo are some of running on your rigs ? ORD sent me a 250 and a 150 ?
I’ve no idea for the rear, but my front is 250/350
Ok getting into this 4link conversion trying to plan ahead and what wheel base I’ll end up with when I’m done not concerned about changing my fuel tank setup , what’s an ideal wheel base to shoot for ? How far should I move the rear end back ?
I like 120” and I still have the K5 tank behind the axle.
How far did you move the rear axel back ?
With the diff cover I have if I go back more than 4in I’m hitting the tank ? I’m thinking I’m gonna put in a different tank maybe something like @K30Blazer did with a Jazz tank I don’t wanna put it in the back I’d like to have that for cargo .
I know, I want to do it right the first time so hoping to get some insight , I want to get the best results for what I’m trying to do with my rig .
I wish I had a good number for you, but I’m still on leafs in the rear. My concern would be how much fender well you want to chop out.
K10 frame so it’s a little different but the axle is about centered in the rear wheel openings. As is, my diff cover will come contact with my skid if I’m loaded and hit the right bump.
the issue you are gonna run into on the blazers is the fuel tank in the back. My wheelbase ended up right around 109" so like 3" longer than stock. Or something close to that. I pushed the front forward and when I came to doing the back I was limited by the fuel tank during up travel. I run a DIY4X razorback diff cover so it does extend back quite a bit. You could probably get more if you needed to. I am running a Jaz fuel cell and I can get full bump all day long with no worries.
I did extend my driveshaft about three inches in all when it was all settled.
Hope this helps.
I did extend my driveshaft about three inches in all when it was all settled.
Hope this helps.
Yeah it does actually,I talked to Stephen at ord and he said there really is no magic number which makes sense every obstacle is different. But they run about a 115 “ wheel base so that’s what I’m gonna shoot for . I think I’m gonna try for three inches in the rear and go from there .
I want to say I'm 112 and wouldn't mind a little more. 115 would be nice if you can get it. My front axle is pushed forward and some day when I have a garage or shop again id like to push the rear back a little as well.
That's all from a leaf prospective, I have no interest in linking it as of now.
That's all from a leaf prospective, I have no interest in linking it as of now.
you guys are getting 112 and 115 from a blazer frame? Not sure how you are doing that. Keep in mind that the K30 convertible of ORD is a truck frame too. They are quite a bit different. The stock blazer wheelbase is I think 106.5". Moving forward in the front you will start eating your fenders, too much in the back and you will be into your tank and body. Just my experience though.
I am running 250/300 12/14 in the front and 350/350 i 12/14 in the rear
Well the rear I’m gonna try and go three inches back shouldn’t be a problem other than running into the tank .
That’ll put me at 109 and then I’ll try to move the front as much as I can I plan on going full hydro once I do that this truck is a off road rig only at this point . I may not end up at 115 but I’ll be damn close .
the springs they sent me are 150/250 at a spring rate of like 94 .. seems off compared to what @K30Blazer is useing.
That’ll put me at 109 and then I’ll try to move the front as much as I can I plan on going full hydro once I do that this truck is a off road rig only at this point . I may not end up at 115 but I’ll be damn close .
the springs they sent me are 150/250 at a spring rate of like 94 .. seems off compared to what @K30Blazer is useing.
I don't think the OP is worried about trimming a fender and most of us more concerned with tire clearance at the firewall (and approach angle second).
