i just baught a 85 s10 blazer and am wanting to lower it just about an inch or so. Not alot i still want room for 20's and during the winter i still want to go off roading. What are some ways things i should look into.

you can adjust the torsion bars to lower the front up to 2"... there shouldnt be as much wear and tear (as there would be with lifting) since lowering it would actually make the CV shafts more level.

you can put some blocks b/w the axle and leaf springs to lower the rear.

thanks for the fast reply.

ok say i wanted to do more mayeb 3 in the fron 3 in the rear maybe more. how low could i go and 4x4 still be fucntional? And waht kits or parts would you recomend?

Look into Belltech for their 3/3 drop kits. The kit will include new torsion drop keys and 3" drop blocks for the rear. You can do a 3/3 drop and still have your 4wd fully functional.

these are what i found
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/bel3914.html

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?attribute_value_string%7cDrop+Amount=3% 22+Front+%26+3%22+Rear&canned_results_trigger=&par tid=481000

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?attribute_value_string%7cDrop+Amount=3% 22+Front+%26+3%22+Rear&canned_results_trigger=&par tid=7692

the second kit dosent include shocks.what shock would you recomend.

Belltech Drop 2 shocks.

I could never understand why people would want to lower a 4x4 ?http://www.blazerforum.com/image/s9.gif

Zed

Because not everybody is into lifted vehicles..[sm=smiley6.gif]

ORIGINAL: Zed

I could never understand why people would want to lower a 4x4 ?[>:]

Zed



In a way I don't but I kinda do. Maybe he can't find or afford a 2x to lower, maybe he doesn't like the jacked up look but wants a 4x4. Me I have my 4x4 and had my bagged truck. Starting on a bagged project as soon as I find a blazer 2x

im more into the the lowered look but i got a killer deal on this blazer.

I am the same. I just did a 3/3 on my 4dr 4x4.

http://mfbsyndicate.com/images/blazer/100_0080.JPG

yea i want to do 3/3 too

i would only need shocks in the front right??

Mine did it with torsion bars for the front and blocks in the back.

I have belltech torsion keys and brand new drop shocks if you are interested in dropping ur blazer. That 3/3 drop looks great.

ORIGINAL: nj4x4blaze

I have belltech torsion keys and brand new drop shocks if you are interested in dropping ur blazer. That 3/3 drop looks great.


idk if torsion keys would work i have an 85?? but how much for the shocks??

Belltech Torsion Keys are for 82-04 S10 Blazers. So they will work on your truck and so will the shocks. PM me for pricing.

ok so i am goin to buy Belltech Torsion Keys 1"-3" and (4) Brand NewBelltech Nitro Drop 2 shocks. Do i have to get 3 inch drop blocks or could i get 4 inch?? the 4 inch should have it at an even stance right?