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-   -   Suspension check. Found a few things to be a bit unusual (pics) (https://blazerforum.com/forum/2nd-generation-s-series-1995-2005-tech-41/suspension-check-found-few-things-bit-unusual-pics-89595/)

Bolbol 04-25-2015 03:29 AM

Im doing my brakes soon and i ordered the tie rod end for the drivers side so ima change both then do the sway bar links + upper ball joints.

About the torsion bars, I actually measured the distance from the ground to the bottom of thr wheel arch through the center of the wheel and the back side was actually approximately an inch higher than the front. Does this really indicate that the torsion bars are cranked??
PS I have kyb gas a justs not Rancho RS9000s, I believe thats matt4x4s

matt4x4 04-25-2015 03:16 PM

Well those are mine, the OP is probably different.
But how does one tell if the Tbars are cranked?
Mine seems lifted, I dont want to put stress on my baby, but that question also relates to OP as well.

Bolbol 04-25-2015 05:12 PM

As he said you have to check the height from the ground to the center of the bottom part of the wheel arch and compare it with the ones in the back. However he didn't say how to figure it out based on the difference.
My front ones were 1 inch shorter in height compared to the back

Tajohns34 04-27-2015 07:36 AM

The only problem with comparing ride height to the back is that blazers have a tendency to sag in the rear end due to aging rear leaf springs.

newguy 04-27-2015 08:25 AM

The front is always a bit lower

Bolbol 05-02-2015 02:04 AM

Alright so I changed the drivers side outer and inner tie rods and the noise is FINALLY gone. Although im not sure whether or not the inner or outer one was responsinble since i changed both at the same time. Outer one was torn and the inner ones rubber had severe crack marks like the oned on my stabilizer link endings.
The numbness in the wheel is still there but not really a concern since its not anywhere close to being annoying like the turning sounds

CWBDDSPC 05-02-2015 06:23 PM

Nice work!


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