My 63/52 swap

[1976Blazer76]

So I decided I wanted a little better ride and longer wheel base for the trails. So, I bought a new set of 63's for the rear and moved my 52's up front. I'm not quite done yet, but this is my progress so far.

In the rear, I left the front hanger alone and moved my axle back 6". I then cut off my entire blazer bed and grafted on a new 8' bed that was shortened of course.

In the front, I left the rear hanger alone and moved my front axle 3" forward, I still have to mod some front fenders to fit.

 

[nvrenuf]

So the final product will look like a truck, right? Sounds pretty neat.

 

[1976Blazer76]

So the final product will look like a truck, right? Sounds pretty neat.

Yes, I am going to keep my truck looking like a truck. Thats what I seem to like. I added pictures because I forgot to before.

 

[1976Blazer76]

I found a better picture. It looks different now than in this picture, but gives you a pretty good idea.

 

[nvrenuf]

Looks really good! At first I thought the bed was going to be separate but I see you're attaching it like the original K5 tub. Pretty neat.

How it running? Been wheeling it much?

 

[cybrfire]

Are ya gona graft some of the tail light area back on to keep it "more" factory looking or keeping it bobbed?

Looks good so far. Super short box...

 

[1976Blazer76]

Are ya gona graft some of the tail light area back on to keep it "more" factory looking or keeping it bobbed?

Looks good so far. Super short box...

I welded a piece on the very end of the bed and left it "bobbed". The overall length of the bed is only 2" shorter than stock. I am going to put some aftermarket lights in the rear because I have gone through so many stock lights it's unbelievable.

 

[cybrfire]

I welded a piece on the very end of the bed and left it "bobbed". The overall length of the bed is only 2" shorter than stock. I am going to put some aftermarket lights in the rear because I have gone through so many stock lights it's unbelievable.

I hear ya. they are rock magnets aren't they!

 

[y5mgisi]

Didnt know you could make i rig that sick even better! Good job man!

 

[1976Blazer76]

Didnt know you could make i rig that sick even better! Good job man!

Thanks man, ya it is slowly getting where I want it. Where have you been? Haven't seen you around for awhile.

 

[1976Blazer76]

I hear ya. they are rock magnets aren't they!

They sure are. I want my blazer to still look like a blazer, but I feel some water tight aftermarket guarded lights will still do the trick. Maybe it's not the taillights fault...maybe its the driver