Whats It take to get my front layin down all the way?

[Taylow]

Hey Guys.

I not sure where to post on the site to get the most help/opinions but I thought I would try here 1st since it's a Jimmy.

Ok its a 99 jimmy and its already bagged.
modified stock control arms and stock spindles.

The tire size is
255/45 18

Obviously its the 4.3
abs blah blah blah.

So what would you guys do to lay it out harder?
No body drop yet thank you. lol

What would you reccomend?
Spindles?
or new control arms?
Upper/ lower or both?

For now i want the most reliable and bang for the buck.

Thanks
Taylor

[Taylow]

Oh and I TOTALLY FORGOT....

Where did you relocate the stuff under your hood if you have already done it.

[russell]

computer onto radiator support, and ditch the ABS.

[Taylow]

Thanks Man

I Need to see some pics if anyones got them.

I didnt really look but what about the overflow?

[russell]

get a chrome one off ebay and put it on the rad support too or just ditch it, I dont have an overflow on my Blaze

[Wrkn prgs]

Get yourself a set of drop spindles. How far is your truck from the ground when it is fully aired out?

[Taylow]

Wanna send me a pic of under your hood

[Taylow]

well the frame closest to front is about 2 inchs.

I think I should go with 3in.

[russell]

3 in what? They only make 2 in drop spindles.

[Taylow]

Ive been told 3in also?

Dont they make some for an s10?

[russell]

No. Can you not read good?

[Taylow]

Yo...

Didnt ask for a smart ass comment.

Just help.

I can read just fine.

Im in the 2nd grade reading level now so watch out.

[russell]

I had to tell you 2 times. Thats 1 time too many.

[Taylow]

ok. well thats fine.

Im just goin by what IVE been TOLD.

but thanks.
No enemys please.

Just here to get help or give it.

[russell]

You can get 3" drop control arms. But there for coils ONLY!
Just don't argue when someone tells you something next time

[Taylow]

Ok one time too many...

Thats just what I was told before you told me...
hahaha

one time to many.
I just dont want you to think that I was arguing with you.

Thanks dude.


So is there any other options?

[toolow91]

sd arms? remove inner fenders? thats about what needs to be done correct me if im rong?

Edit- oviously you might not bee in a financial situation for the control arms.. but with modifie upper and lowers and removed inner fenders you should be set..

[Madkaw_16]

get drop spindles bro, then work from there. They only make spindles for blazers in 2'' but i have seen 3'' spindles in the past for s10's. They weren't from a reliable company though.

You can then see if you need to remove your inner fenders.

btw, truck looks really good bro, keep up the good work!

[Taylow]

Thanks dude!

[Big_Bake]

the link below is what you need. its' for 20's but you get the idea. lots of good pics too

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f125/h...c-pics-289081/

[Taylow]

Dude!
That helps alot thanks!

The only thing im weary about is the brake lines.
They are all coiled and I would be afraid to mess with those.

[nate98blazer]

also just so you know, the 2" spindles are the only ones you can get for your jimmy, gm changed them on the blazers/jimmys in 98, the s10 ones wont work, and they are a little more expensive also.

[Wrkn prgs]

If your lowest point is 2" from the ground, then you'll be laying frame with the 2" drop spindles if your fenders dont hit the tires.

[Big_Bake]

Quote: Originally Posted by Taylow

Dude!
That helps alot thanks!

The only thing im weary about is the brake lines.
They are all coiled and I would be afraid to mess with those.

yeah i'm not sure of that myself. just go real slow and don't rush it. i have to ditch it since i need a new booster anyway. stock is too big for 20's on an s10. bagged blazers got it a little easier cause of the angle of the frame. if you do mess up a line i'm sure you can get some new stuff and try again. i don't know if making custom ones would work, the ABS might be calibrated for those lines only. i'm not a pro on brakes but just a thought.

[cpolaris502]

this is on 20's. i wanted to keep everything under the hood and looking stock.

[Taylow]

Cory, your a beast.
I think your on my myspace.

I deffinently need some tips on how you did everything!

and are those trailor fenders i see?

Just say you were working with 18s instead.

What all is involved?

[Big_Bake]

Quote: Originally Posted by Taylow

Cory, your a beast.
I think your on my myspace.

I deffinently need some tips on how you did everything!

and are those trailor fenders i see?

Just say you were working with 18s instead.

What all is involved?

2" less

[cpolaris502]

yeah, those are trailer fenders. you would have to do probably all of the same stuff in the front, just not so extreme but you will still have a lot to do. its all the same as any other s10, relocating, notching, tubbing, new booster.

[Big_Bake]

Quote: Originally Posted by cpolaris502

yeah, those are trailer fenders. you would have to do probably all of the same stuff in the front, just not so extreme but you will still have a lot to do. its all the same as any other s10, relocating, notching, tubbing, new booster.

well don't forget that blazers have the angle on the frame so when it's layed out, the front wheel isn't quite as high. maybe like 1" or so, but it makes a difference with things like the blower box, slave cylinder, tie rods, and booster. i'm not saying it easier at all, you just don't have to do it as much as an s10.

[cpolaris502]

what angle are you talking about? the frame is taller all around if thats what you meant to say. the crooked frame is just how the frame gets narrower over the rear axle.

[Big_Bake]

i know it's taller, but it's taller in the front. look at yours how the front wheel well is higher than the back. on an s10 there is barely any difference. that is if it is laying out in the front. i know it's not a whole lot but you can tell. it would also mean that the tire goes up just a but further on an s10. there is still a lot of work involved to lay the front out on 20's regardless if it is a s10 or blazer.

[cpolaris502]

v

oh well, not a big deal.

[Big_Bake]

yeah yours looks closer. i just look at the rocker angle compared to the ground. anyways you got a sick blazer. btw if you ditch A/C for that EDC (which you shouldn't), send me that blower box. i'm gonna need it soon.

[cpolaris502]

haha, i think if i got rid of the ac i would still keep the fan.

[Big_Bake]

aww so i still gotta make one myself? dammit. i think you should keep A/C though. i know i'm gonna keep A/C and have an EDC. i don't want to be the only one.

[4UH8Rs]

Quote: Originally Posted by cpolaris502

v

oh well, not a big deal.

20inches right?
what size are these tires?

[cpolaris502]

yes they are 20. with a 245/35.

[PimpingA1997Jimmy]

is that a 4 wheel drive ?
From waht i remembr maybe its not true but when i was talking to some shop a year ago about bagging the entire jimmy and droping it they said i would have to get rid eof the 4x4 that they could not drop it all the way in the front becouse of a part i forget what but maybe im rong and mistaken it was over a year ago when i was looking into it

[cpolaris502]

mine is 2wd. and yes, 4wd does make it very difficult to do. you would have to remove it because the front shafts would bind, not to mention the suspension is designed completly different than a 2wd so it all has to be custom made.

[PimpingA1997Jimmy]

Quote: Originally Posted by cpolaris502

mine is 2wd. and yes, 4wd does make it very difficult to do. you would have to remove it because the front shafts would bind, not to mention the suspension is designed completly different than a 2wd so it all has to be custom made.

i had been thinking of getting it done again but now i was thinking of doing it becouse the 4wd does not work and dont know if i want to spend the money and have the 4wd for the winter or just get this fixed up do some body work and other work and hook it up for a fun toy

am thinking of getting lambo doors have seen a few jimmy snad blazers with them but non up here in ohio