Just bought my first K5.

[Scott Woolley]

Hello All,

First of all sorry if this isn't the right forum to post this in.

I just bought my first 72 K5 Blazer. Its sitting on 36 x 13.5 swampers, 4 inch worn out suspension lift and a 3 inch body lift . Ideally I would like to install a 6" suspension and run a 35" tire. I have heard lots of mixed reviews on this topic. Some guys claim they are running the 6" Tuff country EZ ride suspension lift with new springs on all four corners. the dropped T-case and the have no driveline issues. Is this true? DO you not need to extend driveshafts?

Scott

 

[6872xtc]

I would plan on driveshaft work.
Possibly even cut the axle perches to turn the pinion up to use a CV shaft.

 

[ashman]

While a cv type shaft might be better, it's not necessary.
If you already have 4" Springs you might be able to get away without lengthening your shafts for awhile but eventually you will want to get them set up correctly.