Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer

hyenad · 07-25-2009, 08:14 AM

I there a link that can guide me to dropping my 1993 gmc 4 door jimmy? Thanks

blazeron22s · 07-25-2009, 09:26 AM

How low are you wanting to go?

hyenad · 07-25-2009, 11:07 AM

3/4 or 5/6

blazeron22s · 07-25-2009, 11:33 PM

On my 5/6 i did 3" coils and spindles in the front and monoleaf, 3 inch blocks, JTR setback plates, and a notch in the rear.

hyenad · 07-26-2009, 12:14 AM

Isn't a mono leaf dangerous?

90blueS10 · 07-26-2009, 12:32 AM

its not dangerous per say, but its definitely looked down upon on this forum.

its fine to pull one leaf. Or you can get drop leafs from belltech.
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My truck consists of 3" drop springs, 2" drop spindles, 3" blocks, and a pulled leaf

hyenad · 07-26-2009, 01:15 AM

So can I drop a four door just like a drop on a two door?

90blueS10 · 07-26-2009, 01:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by hyenad

So can I drop a four door just like a drop on a two door?

All two wheel drive s series, trucks, blazers, ex cab, you name it. Have the same suspension, although theres a few minor differences.

Blazer leafs are different than a truck though, but you lower them the same way

hyenad · 07-26-2009, 01:22 AM

So will I need angled blocks?

blazeron22s · 07-26-2009, 08:34 AM

Yes. I mono leafed but left the thick short overload spring. Rides great.

hyenad · 07-26-2009, 09:52 AM

you wouldn't happen to have any pics so I can see what you did?

blazeron22s · 07-26-2009, 10:28 AM

I can take some today.

blazeron22s · 07-26-2009, 11:21 AM

Hope these help. The short thick spring on the bottom is the overload, it helps keep you from bottoming out, plus strengthens the other spring. The plate below the block is from Jagsthatrun.com, it centers your axle in the wheelwell and prevents your driveshaft from sliding into the tailhousing too far causing transmission trouble. I had it lowered without the plates for about 3 months and never had a problem. I just like the look of a centered axle. Let me know if you have any more questions or need any more pictures.

blazeron22s · 07-26-2009, 11:31 AM

Heres an extreme example of too much setback, i dont know how his driveshaft doesnt come out!

hyenad · 07-26-2009, 01:34 PM

so you have a 3/4 on 22s?

blazeron22s · 07-26-2009, 02:55 PM

5/6 on 20s, my other blazer an 02 X, had a 5/6 on 22s.

hyenad · 07-26-2009, 04:28 PM

Can I see pics of your truck up close? I want to see the stance.

blazeron22s · 07-26-2009, 04:48 PM

Here you go.

hyenad · 07-26-2009, 05:22 PM

Nice!!! What kind of rims and tires are those? And do you have rubbing issues?

90blueS10 · 07-26-2009, 05:42 PM

Theyre chrome irocs, im 99% sure they are 20s.

Heres a 5/6 of my truck

15x7 cragars with 215/60/15s

blazeron22s · 07-26-2009, 08:46 PM

20" Irocs, Toyo Proxes 255/35/20

jtcfanof3 · 07-26-2009, 08:59 PM

Just remember,if you buy drop leaf springs,get Blazer specific. I know they said above that truck leafs are different,just making sure you remember this.
I still say your red Blazer is one of the nicest,I like the clean stock look. And BTW,stock tails make it 10X better now!

jtcfanof3 · 07-26-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 90blueS10

Theyre chrome irocs, im 99% sure they are 20s.

Heres a 5/6 of my truck

15x7 cragars with 215/60/15s

Take that Blazer emblem off that door and get out of this section!!!!!

HEHE!

blazeron22s · 07-26-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jtcfanof3

Just remember,if you buy drop leaf springs,get Blazer specific. I know they said above that truck leafs are different,just making sure you remember this.
I still say your red Blazer is one of the nicest,I like the clean stock look. And BTW,stock tails make it 10X better now!

Thanks alot man, i think so too.

V8Blaze · 07-26-2009, 10:23 PM

im nearly positive first gens use the same leaf springs, the leaf springs didnt change until later second gen, i wanna say post 98. The stock leafs on first gens are different, the blazer spring pack has one more leaf for the extra weight, but demensionally are the same. I do believe belltech drop leafs for a first gen and all second gen pickups carry the same part number

I dont really like my belltech leafs, they are super soft and have axle wrap like you wouldnt believe. Ive previously helped a buddy drop his blazer 5/5.5 with 4 inch blocks and pulled a leaf out the spring pack. Id use jagsthatrun blocks and a set back plate, pull the second to largest leaf and see how it sits before spending 200 bucks on a set of belltechs.

jtcfanof3 · 07-26-2009, 10:46 PM

Ive got a nice barely used set of 3 inch JTR blocks for sale in the classifieds,comes with a 4* shim.

JoPre · 07-27-2009, 03:35 PM

I have drop leafs that came off a 98 pickup on my first gen blazer. I believe it was 98+ blazers that stuff changed I know their front suspension is different.

hyenad · 07-28-2009, 11:16 AM

Thanks for all the help guys!!!

blazeron22s · 07-28-2009, 03:58 PM

No problem

wanna_below · 07-29-2009, 02:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by JoPre

I have drop leafs that came off a 98 pickup on my first gen blazer. I believe it was 98+ blazers that stuff changed I know their front suspension is different.

yes any leafs or spindles will work for any year s10 truck or blazer BUT in 98 they changed the blazer stuff

wanna_below · 07-29-2009, 02:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by blazeron22s

Here you go.

this is one of my fav 4 doors
mine used to look like this

SDR420 · 07-31-2009, 01:20 AM

Yep this red Blazer has to be by fare the nicest looking first generation four door I have ever seen...Plain and Simple. Id like to have a 5/6'd four door Blazer in the very near future

blazeron22s · 08-01-2009, 04:49 PM

Well mine is for sale.

hyenad · 08-02-2009, 04:59 AM

Would a 3/4 drop with 18 inch rims look ok?

blazeron22s · 08-02-2009, 05:08 PM

It would end up being just about as low as a 5/6 on 20s but you will probably have more fender to wheel gap than you would like.

GPC Blazer · 08-08-2009, 12:02 PM

I love the red 4 door looks nice man clean. I am partial to 4 doors though since i do have one hehe, heres a pic of it.

GPC Blazer · 08-08-2009, 12:14 PM

sorry here it is.

blazeron22s · 08-09-2009, 10:09 AM

Thats a sizable drop you got there! 9/12? LOL

hyenad · 08-11-2009, 11:12 AM

when you drop it 3/4 or 5/6 does your load capacity change, I have a wife and kids;will they be able to ride with the same comfort or it there something else I need to do?

mstangracer · 11-05-2009, 11:47 AM

Dig'in the red 4 door

lohenslohe · 11-06-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 90blueS10

its not dangerous per say, but its definitely looked down upon on this forum.

its fine to pull one leaf. Or you can get drop leafs from belltech.
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My truck consists of 3" drop springs, 2" drop spindles, 3" blocks, and a pulled leaf

when i bagged my old Dakota with mono's in the back, after a while they looked like they were starting to warp. after that I swore never to do that again.

I would either just pull one leaf or get drop leafs, it makes things easier and safer imo.

07-25-2009, 08:14 AM	#1
hyenad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84 Location: User is: OffLine	Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer I there a link that can guide me to dropping my 1993 gmc 4 door jimmy? Thanks
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07-25-2009, 09:26 AM	#2
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer How low are you wanting to go?
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07-25-2009, 11:07 AM	#3
hyenad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer 3/4 or 5/6
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07-25-2009, 11:33 PM	#4
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer On my 5/6 i did 3" coils and spindles in the front and monoleaf, 3 inch blocks, JTR setback plates, and a notch in the rear.
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07-26-2009, 12:14 AM	#5
hyenad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Isn't a mono leaf dangerous?
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07-26-2009, 12:32 AM	#6
90blueS10 Calico 1st Gen Age: 17 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,853 Location: Ottawa, Kansas User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer its not dangerous per say, but its definitely looked down upon on this forum. its fine to pull one leaf. Or you can get drop leafs from belltech. ' My truck consists of 3" drop springs, 2" drop spindles, 3" blocks, and a pulled leaf
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07-26-2009, 01:15 AM	#7
hyenad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer So can I drop a four door just like a drop on a two door?
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07-26-2009, 01:17 AM	#8
90blueS10 Calico 1st Gen Age: 17 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,853 Location: Ottawa, Kansas User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Quote: Originally Posted by hyenad So can I drop a four door just like a drop on a two door? All two wheel drive s series, trucks, blazers, ex cab, you name it. Have the same suspension, although theres a few minor differences. Blazer leafs are different than a truck though, but you lower them the same way
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07-26-2009, 01:22 AM	#9
hyenad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer So will I need angled blocks?
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07-26-2009, 08:34 AM	#10
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Yes. I mono leafed but left the thick short overload spring. Rides great.
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07-26-2009, 09:52 AM	#11
hyenad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer you wouldn't happen to have any pics so I can see what you did?
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07-26-2009, 10:28 AM	#12
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer I can take some today.
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07-26-2009, 11:21 AM	#13
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Hope these help. The short thick spring on the bottom is the overload, it helps keep you from bottoming out, plus strengthens the other spring. The plate below the block is from Jagsthatrun.com, it centers your axle in the wheelwell and prevents your driveshaft from sliding into the tailhousing too far causing transmission trouble. I had it lowered without the plates for about 3 months and never had a problem. I just like the look of a centered axle. Let me know if you have any more questions or need any more pictures.
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07-26-2009, 11:31 AM	#14
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Heres an extreme example of too much setback, i dont know how his driveshaft doesnt come out!
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07-26-2009, 01:34 PM	#15
hyenad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer so you have a 3/4 on 22s?
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07-26-2009, 02:55 PM	#16
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer 5/6 on 20s, my other blazer an 02 X, had a 5/6 on 22s.
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07-26-2009, 04:28 PM	#17
hyenad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Can I see pics of your truck up close? I want to see the stance.
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07-26-2009, 04:48 PM	#18
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Here you go.
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07-26-2009, 05:22 PM	#19
hyenad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Nice!!! What kind of rims and tires are those? And do you have rubbing issues?
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07-26-2009, 05:42 PM	#20
90blueS10 Calico 1st Gen Age: 17 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,853 Location: Ottawa, Kansas User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Theyre chrome irocs, im 99% sure they are 20s. Heres a 5/6 of my truck 15x7 cragars with 215/60/15s
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07-26-2009, 08:46 PM	#21
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer 20" Irocs, Toyo Proxes 255/35/20
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07-26-2009, 08:59 PM	#22
jtcfanof3 Busy at school Age: 33 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,047 Location: barack hussein obama mmm mmm mmm User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Just remember,if you buy drop leaf springs,get Blazer specific. I know they said above that truck leafs are different,just making sure you remember this. I still say your red Blazer is one of the nicest,I like the clean stock look. And BTW,stock tails make it 10X better now!
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07-26-2009, 09:00 PM	#23
jtcfanof3 Busy at school Age: 33 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,047 Location: barack hussein obama mmm mmm mmm User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Quote: Originally Posted by 90blueS10 Theyre chrome irocs, im 99% sure they are 20s. Heres a 5/6 of my truck 15x7 cragars with 215/60/15s Take that Blazer emblem off that door and get out of this section!!!!! HEHE!
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07-26-2009, 10:02 PM	#24
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Quote: Originally Posted by jtcfanof3 Just remember,if you buy drop leaf springs,get Blazer specific. I know they said above that truck leafs are different,just making sure you remember this. I still say your red Blazer is one of the nicest,I like the clean stock look. And BTW,stock tails make it 10X better now! Thanks alot man, i think so too.
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07-26-2009, 10:23 PM	#25
V8Blaze V8 with bags Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,171 Location: baton rouge, LA User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer im nearly positive first gens use the same leaf springs, the leaf springs didnt change until later second gen, i wanna say post 98. The stock leafs on first gens are different, the blazer spring pack has one more leaf for the extra weight, but demensionally are the same. I do believe belltech drop leafs for a first gen and all second gen pickups carry the same part number I dont really like my belltech leafs, they are super soft and have axle wrap like you wouldnt believe. Ive previously helped a buddy drop his blazer 5/5.5 with 4 inch blocks and pulled a leaf out the spring pack. Id use jagsthatrun blocks and a set back plate, pull the second to largest leaf and see how it sits before spending 200 bucks on a set of belltechs.
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07-26-2009, 10:46 PM	#26
jtcfanof3 Busy at school Age: 33 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,047 Location: barack hussein obama mmm mmm mmm User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer *Ive got a nice barely used set of 3 inch JTR blocks for sale in the classifieds,comes with a 4 shim.**
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07-27-2009, 03:35 PM	#27
JoPre umm yea Age: 23 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,186 Location: Brooklyn, MD User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer I have drop leafs that came off a 98 pickup on my first gen blazer. I believe it was 98+ blazers that stuff changed I know their front suspension is different. Last edited by JoPre : 07-27-2009 at 03:38 PM.
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07-28-2009, 11:16 AM	#28
hyenad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Thanks for all the help guys!!!
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07-28-2009, 03:58 PM	#29
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer No problem
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07-29-2009, 02:15 AM	#30
wanna_below Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 103 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Quote: Originally Posted by JoPre I have drop leafs that came off a 98 pickup on my first gen blazer. I believe it was 98+ blazers that stuff changed I know their front suspension is different. yes any leafs or spindles will work for any year s10 truck or blazer BUT in 98 they changed the blazer stuff
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07-29-2009, 02:16 AM	#31
wanna_below Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 103 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Quote: Originally Posted by blazeron22s Here you go. this is one of my fav 4 doors mine used to look like this
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07-31-2009, 01:20 AM	#32
SDR420 Poke Smot Age: 19 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 82 Location: Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Yep this red Blazer has to be by fare the nicest looking first generation four door I have ever seen...Plain and Simple. Id like to have a 5/6'd four door Blazer in the very near future
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08-01-2009, 04:49 PM	#33
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Well mine is for sale.
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08-02-2009, 04:59 AM	#34
hyenad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer Would a 3/4 drop with 18 inch rims look ok?
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08-02-2009, 05:08 PM	#35
blazeron22s Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 348 Location: User is: Online	Re: Dropping a 4 door first gen blazer It would end up being just about as low as a 5/6 on 20s but you will probably have more fender to wheel gap than you would like.
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